The development of a new Council library and community space in Dunleer has taken a major step forward.

Louth County Council purchased the former Bank of Ireland building to house the new space, funded under the Building Acquisition Measure of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.  

The Council recognises the need to develop the public library service in Dunleer to meet the needs of the growing community. The acquisition of this building on the main street allows for the placing of a public facility in the heart of the community.

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This works in tangent with the Dunleer Masterplan, which is currently being developed under the Town Centre First Policy, which promotes re-using existing town assets, tackling vacancy and dereliction, breathing new life into Dunleer town centre.

A new and improved library space will offer better access to digital hardware and software and support increased community engagement with more space and opportunities for school visits, story time, talks, book clubs and the many other services offered by Louth Library Service.

Amanda Branigan, Acting County Librarian added: "A responsive library can support rural communities to address the current challenges faced, provide supports for economic recovery, and aid the revitalisation and regeneration of towns and villages to improve community development and quality of life."