Minister Calleary announces €966,801 for four projects in Co. Leitrim under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme
The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has today (Monday, 22nd December 2025) announced funding of €26 million for 116 projects in rural communities across the country.
The funding, which is provided under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS), is being invested in projects that will rejuvenate town centres, drive economic growth and town footfall, combat dereliction and vacancy, develop pedestrian zones and outdoor spaces and boost tourism in rural Ireland. The four projects to receive funding in Co. Leitrim are;
- The Dock, Carrick on Shannon - Public realm enhancement works - €300,000
- Carrigallen - Streetscape Enhancement Scheme - €139,705
- Keshcarrigan - Complete phase 2 redevelopment works on former Garda Barracks - €500,000
- Fenagh Redevelopment – Project Development Measure to extend Fenagh Visitor - €27,096
Announcing the funding for the 116 projects, Minister Calleary said:
“I am delighted to announce the successful projects selected from applications to the 2025 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The scheme continues to have a hugely positive impact in Ireland’s rural towns and villages and this investment will further strengthen this work.
“We will continue to roll-out significant levels of investment in rural Ireland – making our towns and villages better places to live, work, raise a family and run a business. Today’s announcement confirms our strong commitment to supporting our rural communities both economically and socially.”
The Minister continued:
“There is a high level of interest in the Town and Village Renewal scheme and the applications brought forward by our local authorities following their engagement with communities are of a consistently high standard. It is positive to note the increasing number of projects coming forward from towns that have been active in the Town Centre First process. These towns are working with their Town Regeneration Officers to develop and improve their communities. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate all those who were successful.”
Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council, Councillor Paddy Farrell welcomed the Town and Village funding approved for County Leitrim commenting “We welcome this investment in Leitrim, totalling €966,801, which will stimulate economic and social regeneration in our towns and villages”.
Mr. Joseph Gilhooly Chief Executive continued “I welcome this investment by Minister Calleary under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. This funding will help to further enhance and improve our towns and villages for the future”.