Cork County Council Secures Almost €19 Million in Regeneration Funding for Six Towns

Cork County Council has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD of successful projects across County Cork under Round 1 of the new Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund.

The fund will support transformative regeneration initiatives in Carrigaline, Carrigtwohill, Clonakilty, Cobh, Mallow and Midleton. It forms part of a national investment programme worth up to €409 million, aimed at revitalising town and city centres, supporting the Government's Town Centre First policy and delivering sustainable regeneration projects that enhance public spaces, community facilities and economic opportunities.

Cork County Council secured approval for six projects, representing potential investment of almost €19 million in communities across the county. The Cobh Public Realm Regeneration Phase 1 and the Mallow Town Hall Theatre Regeneration Project each received €7.5 million. The Carrigaline Public Realm and Waterfront Development Phase 1 received €3.5 million. The Proposed Masterplan for Carrigtwohill Town Centre, the Kent Street Regeneration in Clonakilty Phase 1, and the Midleton Cultural and Civic Centre each received €150,000.

Cllr Bernard Moynihan, Mayor of the County of Cork, welcomed the announcement:

"This is a strong endorsement of the vision our towns have for their future. These projects will help transform key town centres, strengthen local economies, improve public spaces and create more vibrant places for people to live, work, visit and invest in."

Moira Murrell, Chief Executive of Cork County Council, said:

"This announcement reflects the quality of Cork County Council's regeneration programme and our commitment to delivering sustainable growth in towns across the county. The approved projects will help unlock further investment, encourage increased footfall and support the ongoing economic and social development of our towns."

Following the announcement, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage will engage with local authorities on the next steps required to advance the approved projects and achieve the targets set out under the programme.