The Irish Government has announced the successful villages which will receive funding to improve their waste water collection and treatment services.

The villages who do not have access to public waste water services and will benefit from the funding include Clarinbridge, Craughwell, Ramsgrange, Broadford, Cooraclare, Beaufort and Ballygawley.

The scheme has received €50 million of funding from the National Development Plan (NDP) to 2025.

Announcing the successful applicants, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O'Brien said:

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"This Government have committed, through the NDP, to support the proportionate growth of rural towns and villages. We absolutely understand the need for balanced regional investment and growth throughout the country and the importance of equitable rural investment.

"As well as that we are extremely conscious of the risks arising from inappropriate waste water treatment infrastructure both to public health and indeed the environment.

"That’s why I am making the announcement today that the villages of Clarinbridge and Craughwell in Co. Galway, Ramsgrange in Co. Wexford, Broadford and Cooraclare in Co. Clare, Beaufort in Co. Kerry and Ballygawley in Co. Sligo will all proceed to funding stage subject to engagement and agreement with the relevant with Local Authority.

"Having visited many of these villages, I acknowledge and greatly appreciate the work of the local communities in campaigning for these facilities."