By Dan Walsh
Wexford County Council has received a total of €997,500, the highest level of investment in the South East for the fifth year running under the Town and Villages Renewal scheme, that will grant aid projects in three villages at Rathgarogue, Carrig-on-Bannow and Cushinstown.
RATHGAROGUE receives €500,000 for sensory meditation gardens and play areas. CARRIG-ON-BANNOW receives €247,590 for a playground, walking track, sensory garden, biodiversity area and adult gym. CUSHINSTOWN is grant aided €250,000 for a community garden, men’s and women’s sheds, toilet facilities, and repair to existing infrastructure to ensure safe access.
Speaking on behalf of Wexford County Council, An Cathaoirleach Cllr. John Fleming said he is delighted to see further investment from the Town and Villages Schemes which provide a much-needed boost to communities across Co. Wexford. “I want to thank the local communities who brought forward these proposals and worked with our staff in Economic Development Department to develop applications that ensured that they maximise the potential of their bids. We look forward to seeing the fruits of the labours of the various successful community groups in the coming months”, added Cllr Fleming.
The Town and Village Renewal Scheme supports small to medium capital projects which enhance the environment of town or villages centres which will encourage more people to return confidently to town and villages to work, shop and socialise.
The 2023 Scheme placed particular emphasis on projects that support bringing vacant and derelict buildings and sites back into use as multi-purpose spaces, prioritising the revitalisation of rural Ireland through a renewed focus on town and village centre economic and social recovery and regeneration projects that support active and vibrant town or village centres, town centre parks, green spaces and community amenities.
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