Town and Village Renewal Scheme Round 2 Accelerated Measure 2020

Heather Humphreys, Minister for Rural and Community Development has announced details of the projects that have been approved for funding under the second round of the enhanced Town and Village Renewal Scheme that supports towns and villages to respond and adapt to COVID-19. The focus of the funding is on measures and interventions that help towns and villages to adapt to social distancing requirements and to provide safe environments that encourage people into towns and villages to shop and socialise. Longford County Council Regeneration department are happy to announce that the following towns and villages have received funding.

Town/Village

Project details 

Grant funding approved

Edgeworthstown 

The provision of an Urban Greenway within the town, connecting some residential areas with the town and public amenities. 

€40,000

Longford BCP's 8 Towns 

Fit-out of 8 Broadband Connection Points in Co Longford.

€21,843
Moydow Upgrade and fit out of Aughakine Community Centre for use as a Broadband Connection Point€25,000