Carlow Council has revealed that over €2 million worth of project concepts have been submitted under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.

The 2018 scheme means that towns and villages across the country are set to benefit from €15 million in funding as part of a competitive process.

Speaking about the scheme, Chief Executive of Carlow County Council, Kathleen Holohan, said: "We are delighted that communities across the County have engaged in the Town & Village competitive scheme process. To date Carlow County Council has achieved over €1.7million worth of investment under its Rural Development Schemes. The range and variety of expressions of interest shows that County Carlow communities and businesses are willing to punch above their weight in terms of ambition and vision."

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A total of 12 project areas have also been selected by the elected members for entry into the National Competitive Fund for Town & Village Renewal. The areas include Bagenalstown, Ballinkillen/Lorum, Ardattin, Myshall, Clonmore, Kildavin/Clonegal, Duckett's Grove, Grange Village, Tullow, Tinryland, Tinnahinch and Old Leighlin.

Kieran Comerford, Head of Enterprise with the Local Enterprise Office, added: "Our next challenge is to prepare the submissions in partnership with the communities to ensure that the projects are fit for evaluation in the National Competitive process."

The closing date for submission of the Final Applications is 30 June and a community development meeting will be held on 06 June at 7.00pm in the Lord Bagenal Hotel, Leighlinbridge, Carlow.

(CM/MH)