Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, visited Boyle, Co Roscommon, to officially open the Boyle Regeneration project. This project has provided a community, cultural and business hub in the town’s previously vacant Royal Hotel and the development of a new River Promenade which includes outdoor space for events and performances. The project,
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced funding of €3 million to develop and upgrade over 300 forest parks, walking trails and outdoor amenities. Some €2 million will be invested in improving and maintaining 280 recreational facilities on Coillte-owned lands right across the country. And a further €1 million will be used to deliver
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, visited Longford to officially open The Yard Hub. The €1.1 million project, delivered under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF), has transformed a number of buildings along the Royal Canal Greenway which have been derelict for many years. The new development provides space for local […]
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, officially opened a major sports complex and remote working facility in County Cork. The Banteer Sports Field Project includes a flood-lit astro-turf facility, spectator area, sports pavilion and event space and will serve the Duhallow area in the North West of the County. The project, which […]
Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities Joe O’Brien TD opened the 6th Rural Ideas Forum as the Department of Rural and Community Development continued its series of engagement fora. These events provide an opportunity to discuss the challenges and opportunities that impact on rural communities and economies. A virtual gathering of […]
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced funding of €115 million for 23 landmark rural regeneration projects across the country, including €6.9 million for the redevelopment of the former Percy French hotel in Cavan, to provide for a remote working hub and community facilities. The projects are being funded as […]
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has announced over €2.75 million in funding to support 74 community projects nationwide. Under the CLÁR Programme, sports clubs, schools and community groups will receive grants of up to €50,000 to develop a range of projects that will benefit people of all ages. The successful projects include […]
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, welcomed the latest event in the Rural Ideas Fora series, which focused on the new Ghaeltacht Ghlas Strategy. The event, which was the first event in the series held in-person, took place in An Cheathrú Rua, Co Galway, in partnership with Údarás na Gaeltachta, who are […]
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced the 26 towns and villages that will benefit from a €2.6 million fund to support the enhancement of streetscapes and shopfronts. Under the Streetscape Enhancement Initiative, retailers and property owners will be provided with grants that they can use to improve the facades of […]
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has officially opened a wide range of projects across County Roscommon which have received funding of €7.5 million from her Department as part of Our Rural Future. All of the projects opened as part of the Minister’s visit received investment under the Government’s ambitious rural development […]
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman TD, have welcomed the second sitting of the national Rural Youth Assembly. The Assembly gathered approximately 50 young people, aged between 12-24 years, at Collins Barracks in Dublin to discuss the challenges and
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has officially opened a number of projects in Offaly which have received rural funding under the Our Rural Future scheme. All of the projects opened, as part of the Minister’s visit, received investment under the Government’s ambitious rural development policy, Our Rural Future. The Minister’s visit […]
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has outlined a package of supports of over €150 million designed to transform rural towns, villages and communities throughout 2022. Hosting a webinar entitled ‘Government Supports for Thriving Rural Areas and Vibrant Communities’, Minister Humphreys detailed the various funding streams within her
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced the launch of the 2022 CLÁR programme. CLÁR provides funding for small scale community facilities & amenities projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of population decline. Community Groups are encouraged to consider applying for funding for projects such as
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has launched a major €15 million fund that will support dozens of outdoor adventure activities across the country. The 2022 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) will see the development of natural amenities such as our mountains, lakes, beaches, bogs, walkways, greenways and blueways. The
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced €21.5 million for 27 landmark regeneration projects in rural communities across the country. The funding, under the Rural Regeneration Development Fund (RRDF), is being invested in projects that will rejuvenate town centres, drive economic growth and footfall, combat dereliction, develop
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman TD, have welcomed the holding of Ireland’s first ever Rural Youth Assembly, which took place online today. The Assembly gathered young people living in rural areas, aged between 12-18 years old, to discuss the
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has visited County Tipperary to open and visit new rural development projects that have received investment of over €7 million from her Department. The visit is part of a nationwide tour to promote Our Rural Future, the Government’s new rural development strategy, which aims to revitalise […]
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced a major initiative for Rural Ireland tourism, which includes the addition of 31 new walking trails to her Department’s Walks Scheme and funding for a number of new Rural Recreation Officers. The 31 new trails across 13 counties are to be added to the […]
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced a new €7 Million Fund to enhance streetscapes and shopfronts in over 50 rural towns and villages. The Streetscape Enhancement Initiative will provide funding to property owners to improve the facades of their buildings. The new initiative is a key part of Our Rural […]