Funding has been announced to enhance and improve The Mall in Armagh.

A total of 26 seats are to be replaced and four new picnic benches are to be installed.

£154,000 is being invested in the area as part of a public realm scheme.

£100,000 has been allocated by the Department for Communities and £54,000 by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.

Department for Communities Acting Director Damian Mulholland said: "This investment will complement previous public realm works funded by the Department and is part of our ongoing commitment to the regeneration of towns and city centres. This injection of funding will help to further support the area, which in turn will assist local retailers, businesses, residents and visitors.”"

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Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Councillor Julie Flaherty commented: "I'm delighted the council has been successful in securing this funding for Armagh City. The council has also committed over £50k to this project which will enable us to build on the excellent work already completed across the City. We look forward to working together in partnership with the Department for Communities to further develop and enhance Armagh's rich built heritage making it a more vibrant and welcoming place to visit."

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