The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD has today, Monday, 22 December 2025, provided details of funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS), with Meath County Council granted over €1.4 million for six crucial projects around the county. The Department’s scheme was established in 2016 to invest in projects that will rejuvenate town and village centres, drive economic growth, boost tourism, tackle dereliction, and develop outdoor spaces. In the most recent round of funding, Meath County Council received €1,397,756 under the TVRS Main Scheme comprising:
€500,000 to re-develop two acquired derelict sites into multi-functional spaces to include a public park, amenity space, plaza areas, amphitheatre seating, picnic areas, café, business hub, parking and landscaping in Drumconrath;
€300,000 towards the development of a linear river walk in Duleek, in order to link three separate green areas together and highlight attractions in the village; €300,000 to refurbish Ráth Chairn Community Centre to preserve, promote, and celebrate the unique Gaeltacht culture, language, and history of the region; €297,756 to upgrade the existing hall and meeting rooms in Rathkenny Community Centre to modern standards, making it much more user friendly for all age groups and user types.
In addition to this, the Council also received €100,000 under the TVRS Project Development Measure comprising of €50,000 for the development of the former St Mary’s Church in Kilmessan, and €50,000 for the development of the former National School in Moynalty.
An Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council Cllr Wayne Harding said: “I warmly welcome this significant investment of over €1.4 million in funding from the Department for six projects that will help us revitalise our towns and villages around the county. “I am looking forward to seeing these projects delivered and to the positive impact they will have on our communities.”
Chief Executive of Meath County Council Kieran Kehoe said: “We adopted our largest ever budget of over €258 million last month for 2026, providing for an enhanced focus on infrastructure, public spaces, and economic opportunities in our towns, villages, and communities across Meath. “The funding announced today compliments our vision perfectly, and I am excited to see the tangible differences they will make to communities in the years to come.”
