News - Funding
Funding confirmed for western rail line from Athenry to Claremorris
Deputy Seán Canney confirmed works will begin within the next 18 months, as part of the National Development Plan.
Nov 8, 2025 12:21
Almost €1m earmarked for the repurposing of vacant sites across Roscommon
The allocation was announced this morning under the Rural and Regeneration Development Fund.
Oct 10, 2025 13:13
Over €950,000 allocated to Outdoor Recreation Projects in the region
Minister for Rural and Community Development Dara Calleary announced funding for 221 projects across the country this morning.
Aug 14, 2025 13:12
Minister hails Local Improvement Scheme as key rural partnership
Minister for Public Expenditure and Infrastructure, Jack Chambers, was speaking at Áras an Chontae in Longford Town yesterday.
Aug 9, 2025 11:16
Funding opens for landowners at World Heritage Royal Site in Roscommon
A €300,000 pilot scheme is now open for applications for landowners within Rathcroghan Mound near Tulsk.
Jun 29, 2025 09:42
Funding cut delays 3,000 social homes over cost concerns
2 thousand of the homes were earmarked for areas in Dublin with the other 500 spread between Wicklow, Kildare and Sligo.
Jun 29, 2025 08:06
Over €400,000 earmarked for local enhancement programmes
The Local Enhancement Programme 2025 was launched in November last year to provide capital supports for small community groups and organisations across the country.
Jun 13, 2025 12:57
Local politicians welcome boost from Community Recognition Fund
The funding was announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development Dara Calleary, who's visiting Roscommon today.
Jun 5, 2025 13:38
Almost €5m allocated to the region for housing adaptation grants
The total amount for each county is a combination of exchequer funding and a contribution from the local authority.
May 13, 2025 13:34
Six local tourism projects granted funding for developments
The scheme is part of the EU Just Transition Fund programme which is co-funded by the Government and the European Union.
May 2, 2025 13:35
Over €300,000 allocated to archaeological monuments across the Shannonside Region
These grants help owners and custodians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future.
Apr 16, 2025 13:48
€88m allocated towards N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramogue bypass
€2.4 million has also been allocated for the N4 Mullingar to Rooskey upgrade works.
Mar 28, 2025 13:45
Over €90,000 secured for agricultural shows across region
The funding was announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary.
Mar 8, 2025 16:20
Over €1 million earmarked for local community organisations
The CRF was first introduced in 2023 to recognise the efforts made by communities in welcoming and supporting people coming to Ireland.
Feb 24, 2025 13:51Shannonside Newsletter
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