Mr Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, yesterday announced that 156 rural towns and villages across the country are set to benefit from €15 million in funding under the 2019 Town and Village Renewal Scheme.  The Town and Village Renewal Scheme is a key part of the Action Plan for Rural Development and the Government’s Project Ireland 2040 Rural Regeneration Programme. 

Over €582,000 has been awarded to 6 local projects in Meath under the scheme.

• Ballivor - Develop a community facility in a former church
• Kilbeg - Create a village gateway, footpaths,landscaping and traffic calming measures
• Summerhill - Upgrade footpath to facilitate access to Summerhill village and redefine parking areas
• Kilmainhamwood - Improve access, parking and facilities in village
• Wilkinstown - Develop a local amenity park

Minister Ring said "Interest in the Town and Village Renewal Scheme this year was very high and the scheme was heavily over-subscribed. It was not possible to fund all of the applications received, but I am pleased that many of the towns and villages which have been successful this year are receiving funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme for the first time. I want to thank the Local Authorities for engaging with local communities in these instances to help them to identify good projects which have merited support.”