Donegal Council Welcomes Plans For Latest Renewal Scheme

Donegal Council is urging residents to come forward with project proposals for the improvement of towns and villages across the county.

This scheme is being funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, with Donegal County Council administering the scheme in Donegal.

Liam Ward, Director of Service in Donegal County Council, said: "We are keen to hear from projects that will enhance and develop towns and villages socially, economically and culturally and proposals should include activities which will have clear positive economic impacts on the town.


"Funding ranging from €20,000 to €100,000 is available for towns and villages and funding of up to €200,000 will also be considered for a limited number of projects which can deliver exceptionally strong economic benefit to a town and its outlying areas."

The Council is specifically targeting communities with a population of less than 10,000 with projects that develop specific sectors or propose tourist type initiatives.

Other types of activities such as town centre initiatives, town safety and accessibility enhancements and improvement of leisure and recreational facilities are also being considered.

Groups who may have a suitable project are asked to submit an expression of interest by 5pm on 28 May.

(CM/LM)