Meath County Council has today (Monday, 14 September 2026) welcomed the announcement by Minister James Browne TD of a landmark €409 million investment under the new Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund, which will support almost 120 regeneration projects across the country.
County Meath has secured approval for six significant projects that will help regenerate town centres, enhance community infrastructure and support sustainable growth in key urban areas across the county, with a fund allocation of up to €22.65 million.
The approved projects under Round 1 of the Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund include: Laytown-Bettystown Community Building (Category 1B) – up to €7.5 million, Trimgate Street Pedestrianisation, Navan (Category 1B) – up to €7.2 million, Ratoath Civic Centre (Category 1B) – up to €7.5 million, Old Spicers Mill, Navan (Category 1A) – up to €150,000, Railway Street Regeneration, Navan (Category 1A) – up to €150,000, and Water Activity & Castle Connects, Trim (Category 1A) – up to €150,000.
The new fund, announced by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, will support projects focused on the regeneration of vacant and underutilised sites, public realm improvements, and enhanced community and civic infrastructure in towns and cities throughout Ireland.
Welcoming the announcement, Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council, Cllr Sarah Reilly, said: “This is a hugely positive announcement for County Meath and reflects the strength of the Council’s vision for the future development of our towns. These projects will help create more vibrant, attractive and accessible places for people to live, work, visit and enjoy. From enhanced public spaces in Navan to important community and civic infrastructure in Laytown-Bettystown and Ratoath, this investment will help deliver lasting benefits for our communities and support the continued growth of the county.”
Chief Executive of Meath County Council, Kieran Kehoe, added: “Securing approval for these projects is a significant achievement and once again demonstrates the ambition of Meath County Council to deliver transformational regeneration initiatives across the county.
“The projects announced today align strongly with our commitment to sustainable development, town centre renewal and community wellbeing. We look forward to working with our partners and stakeholders to progress these projects through the next stages of development and delivery.”
Meath County Council will engage with the Department on advancing the approved projects and ensuring that the opportunities presented through the new fund are fully realised for communities across the county.
