News - Funding
Over €1.8 million announced for projects in the Shannonside region
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys announced today that €16.5 million worth of funding is to be delivered to 185 community projects across the country.
Aug 2, 2024 13:03
Vulnerable people in Leitrim rejecting 'inadequate' housing grants
The maximum amount under the Housing Adaptation Grant is €30,000, which may cover up to 95 per cent of the works.
Jul 4, 2024 07:54
Substantial funding announced for projects across the region
Locally, some of the projects that can expect to receive funding are Athlone Castle, Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle, Co. Roscommon, and a new amphitheatre in Lanesboro, Co. Longford.
Jun 19, 2024 13:30
Over €1.8m of funding announced for counties in the Shannonside region
The announcement was made today by the Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys with the funding earmarked for outdoor recreation projects.
Jun 4, 2024 13:38
Protest against Strokestown enhancement scheme to take place today
The funding was recently allocated to Strokestown to enhance its town centre.
Jun 2, 2024 09:21
Major funding announced for local health care projects
The plan includes a major rebuild at St Joseph's Care Centre in Longford Town as well as a confirmation of a long awaited second hospice bed for the county.
May 31, 2024 17:29
€2.3m in funding for road improvements in the Shannonside region
The funding is for roads damaged by persistent rainfall over the winter and spring months.
May 31, 2024 13:29
Major funding announcement for town hall in Carrick on Shannon
The building was proposed to be sold last year however local councillors decided not to proceed with the sale.
May 24, 2024 17:06
Over €750,000 in equipment grant funding for local sports groups
The funds are part of the Sports Capital Equipment Grant and will support 34 clubs across Roscommon, Longford and Leitrim.
May 10, 2024 09:38
Local region to receive over €2.5 million from Department of Rural Development
The funds announced this afternoon are part of the Town and Village Funding Scheme which aims to tackle vacancy and dereliction.
Apr 29, 2024 13:12
Cancer mortality rates highest in the North West says local TD
Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin is calling for more funding for cancer services.
Apr 18, 2024 08:56
Over €450,000 in funding announced for local built heritage projects
Roscommon has received the highest amount of funding in the region with over €200,000.
Mar 15, 2024 13:50
Funding announced for Leitrim walking trails
The initiative is designed to boost outdoor recreation and rural tourism.
Mar 4, 2024 11:40
€63 million allocated to construction of local road
The works are expected to be substantially completed by October 2027.
Feb 23, 2024 13:13Shannonside Newsletter
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