Ballymahon Town Centre First Plan

The National Planning Framework and Our Rural Future set out a vision to develop thriving Irish towns which are integral to national economic, social, cultural and environmental wellbeing and development. This vision is built on the interdependence of urban and rural areas, and recognises the diversity of individual towns, the centrality of people, the importance of vibrant and lived-in places and the potential to create quality jobs and sustain our shared environment.

Plan Launch

Following surveys and public consultation, the Ballymahon Town Centre First Plan has been completed and was launched on 19th March in Ballymahon library. The plan identifies a vision for Ballymahon that Ballymahon’s town centre will grow as a welcoming economic, educational and cultural heart – championing local enterprise, creative spirit, and strong community identity through high-quality spaces where everyone feels they belong.

The plan is underpinned by a number of themes to deliver on the vision. The themes are:

Tourism, Culture and Identity
Enterprise, Economy and Education
Town Centre Living and Regeneration
Public Realm, Movement and Sustainability

With Climate Action and Social Inclusion underpinning the whole plan.

Click this link to read the full plan.

Public information events

A public information event took place in February and you can access the boards that were on display at the event by clicking this link.

You can also view the boards at the bottom of the page.

The Town Centre First policy seeks to support the delivery of this vision and complement a wide range of Government policies impacting on towns in Ireland. It provides a cross-cutting and collaborative framework for central government, local authorities, public and private sector stakeholders, and especially communities, to build sustainable vibrant town centres.
“The Town Centre First policy aims to create town centres that function as viable, vibrant and attractive locations for people to live, work and visit, while also functioning as the service, social, cultural and recreational hub for the local community.”

Longford County Council is working with the local Town Team and wider community in Ballymahon to develop the Ballymahon Town Centre First Plan, a plan that will support the growth of Ballymahon as a welcoming economic, education and cultural heart – championing local enterprise, creative spirit, and strong community identity through high-quality spaces where everyone feels they belong.