Funding has been granted for the development of new offices, a university centre and a community centre in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh.

Awarding the project almost €120,000, Éamon Ó Cuív, Minister for Rural Affairs, said Comharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne Teo would now be able to clear the costs of professional fees associated with the scheme.

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The Comharchumann’s first planning application was rejected but they have now found a new site and are hopeful of progressing the project.

Minister Ó Cuív said he was pleased his Department can help the Comharchumann cover the costs that they have incurred.

"I am happy that my Department is in a position to assist Comharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhe Teo to clear these costs relating to professional fees and I hope that this will enable them to push ahead with developments in the future," he said.

(PR/BMcC)