New investment has been pledged to improve the coastal town of Donabate in County Fingal.

Fingal County Council secured €40,000 for streetscape enhancements through the Department of Rural and Community Development's Town and Village Renewal Scheme.

The funding is part of Our Rural Future, a five year strategy to revitalise rural Ireland and make our rural towns and villages more vibrant and attractive places to live, work and visit.

The funding will support the upgrade of commercial premises, residential and community buildings, in Donabate through shopfront improvements, painting, signage replacement or removal, lighting and green planting.

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Fingal County Council is now seeking expressions of interest from Donabate for enhancement works in the designated town centre area. A maximum of €7,200 per eligible property can be applied for.

Welcoming the announcement of the new funding, the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Howard Mahony, said: "I welcome the announcement of the new funding for this streetscape enhancement scheme in Donabate. The funding is a welcome boost for the community and will assist in enhancing the Town Centre."

AnnMarie Farrelly, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council added: "Fingal County Council plays a leading role in rural development through community and business supports and infrastructure development. This new Streetscape enhancement scheme for Donabate, is a welcome additional source of such support and will help the local community to enhance the attractiveness and vibrancy of the town."

Expressions of interest must be received by Fingal County Council on or before 12 noon on Friday 30 June 2023.