Over €3 million in Just Transition funding announced for Tipperary
Projects in Roscrea and Littleton are set to benefit
Tipperary TD Jackie Cahill has announced €7,158,234 in Just Transition funding for projects that will benefit north Tipperary.
The funding will go to projects in Roscrea and The Littleton Labyrinth will receive a boost from an allocation to Bord na Móna.
Mr Cahill said he is delighted to welcome the funding.
“Both Roscrea and Littleton have been included in the announcement today and these allocations will stand to greatly benefit their respective communities.”
Roscrea Castle is to be allocated €2,976,548 for upgrades, while €581,687 will go toward the design and planning for a regeneration project of Castle Street.
“Cllr. Michael Smith and I have been working very hard to deliver resources and funding for Roscrea. We’ve had a number of meetings with Ministerial colleagues, and I’m glad to see the very significant funding that has been awarded to Roscrea town, with over €3.5 million allocated to Roscrea projects today.
“Just shy of €3 million has been awarded to works and upgrades within Roscrea Castle, Damer House and the Heritage Centre, and over €580,000 has been allocated towards the regeneration of Castle Street. This is honouring the commitment Cllr Smith and I gave, that the Government wouldn’t be found wanting in delivering funding and resources to Roscrea town, and this funding allocation today comes as very welcome news,” said Mr Cahill.
€3.6 million has been allocated to the Bord na Móna’s trail development network, which will in part benefit north Tipperary.
Bord na Móna’s Trail Development will establish 79km of new walking and cycling trails across their landbank.
In north Tipperary, that includes the Littleton/Lough Doire Bhuile site.
"Tipperary stands to benefit as the Littleton/Lough Doire Bhuile site has been included in the proposed trail development plans.
"The Littleton Labyrinth project has been on the agenda for Cllr Seán Ryan and I for a number of years and now we’ll see the next phase of this project progress with this funding. This project promises to give a real boost to the local area and rural Tipperary and Cllr Ryan and I are very glad to see this funding allocated to the project, which will ensure its progression.
“All in all, it’s been a very good day for North Tipperary, and I want to thank my government colleagues for listening and meeting with myself, and Cllr. Michael Smith and Cllr. Seán Ryan, and providing the funding necessary for developing our county”, said Mr Cahill.