The old Library building in Shinrone, which has been allocated €500,000 in the latest round of funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme for a major redevelopment project. Over €1m for Offaly under Town and Village Renewal SchemeFunding of half a million euros has been allocated for the redevelopment of the vacant Shinrone Library building to create a multi-purpose community space under the Town and Village Renewal scheme, details of which have just been announced this morning (Monday). Offaly has been allocated over €1 million under the latest round of the scheme, with redevelopment projects in Kilcormac and Mucklagh receiving allocations of €300,000 each. The Kilcormac Community Plaza Project will see a town centre plaza being created in the town, along with a new market space, natured based drainage, biodiversity landscaping and improved parking facilities. The funding for Offaly is part of an overall package of €26 million which was announced under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme for over 100 projects nationwide this morning by Rural Affairs Minister, Dara Calleary TD.

Source: Irish Independent December 22, 2025 10:22 UTC