High-quality visitor experience
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, has announced funding of €912,950 for 3 projects across Co Tipperary under the Town & Village Renewal Main Scheme and €100,000 for 2 projects under the Town and Village Renewal Project Development Measure.
The funding, which is provided under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS), is being invested in projects that will rejuvenate town centres, drive economic growth and town footfall, combat dereliction and vacancy, develop pedestrian zones and outdoor spaces and boost tourism in rural Ireland. The successful projects in the north of the county are:
Nenagh Gaol Block – €500,000
This funding will support the renovation of the three-storey vacant Gaol block in Nenagh, transforming it into a high-quality visitor experience. The project will play a key role in stimulating economic and social regeneration within Nenagh’s Historic and Cultural Quarter and is fully aligned with Nenagh’s Town Centre First Plan.
Templemore Town Park – €112,950
This investment will enhance local biodiversity and significantly improve the overall visitor experience in Templemore Town Park. Works will include development of the car park, resurfacing of pathways, planting of native hedgerows and the creation of a tranquil picnic area for families and visitors to enjoy.
Sinead Carr, Chief Executive of Tipperary County Council stated that "Tipperary County Council welcomes the allocation of €1,012,950 under the Town Renewal Scheme. This funding represents a significant investment in the heart of our rural communities, supporting town‑centre regeneration and breathing new life into our streetscapes. These projects will not only enhance the quality of life for residents but will also attract further economic and social activity, ensuring our towns are vibrant, sustainable places to live, work, and visit.
Tipperary County Council wishes to sincerely thank its elected members for their continued support in providing the match funding for these projects. Their commitment enables us to draw down significant Government funding, ensuring that these transformative initiatives can be delivered for the benefit of our communities.Also benefiting from the funding are the following South Tipp projects:
Cashel Town Park – €300,000
Funding will support Phase 2 of the town park development, including boardwalk expansion, new grass and gravel paths, and enhanced landscaping.
Carrick‑on‑Suir Duck Pond – €50,000
Funding will advance planning and design to transform the under‑utilised area into an accessible, environmentally sustainable public amenity.
Golden – €50,000
Supports the enhancement of Golden Island and adjacent sites, creating a focal riverside community space along the River Suir.
Welcoming the announcement, Deputy O’Meara said: “This is a very positive day for Tipperary. The Town and Village Renewal Scheme continues to deliver real, tangible improvements in our towns, helping them to thrive as places to live, work and visit. I am particularly pleased to see major support for the Nenagh Gaol Block project, which will breathe new life into a key heritage building, and for Templemore Town Park, which will enhance biodiversity and quality of life for the local community.”
Deputy O’Meara concluded by thanking local authorities, community groups and project teams involved in developing the successful applications, noting that their work ensures Tipperary continues to benefit from targeted and meaningful investment.