West Limerick Resources - "Committed to the Community"

t: 069 62222
e: info@wlr.ie

Offices
St Mary's Road
Newcastle West
Co. Limerick, Ireland
CRO 206973, CHY 11712

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Village & Countryside Renewal & Development

Villages and small towns are the focal point for a significant section of the rural community and as such are a priority for development. The focus for improvement will extend to the enhancement of villages, small towns and the surrounding countryside.  The objective of this measure is to provide appropriate supports to enhance the economic and social attractiveness of villages, small towns and the surrounding countryside in the West Limerick area.

Eligible activities include but are not limited to:
  • Environmental upgrading e.g. upgrading parks, civic areas, river walks etc.

  • Access facilities to amenities

  • Public utilities such as street lighting etc. but excluding water, sewage and major road works

  • General appearance upgrading (such as ornamental paving, street art, ornamental lighting) and renovation of relevant derelict buildings excluding traditional farm buildings

  • Farmers markets

Support rate for community organisations
  • For capital and other projects 75% with a maximum grant of up to €150,000

  • Technical assistance, may receive 90% support with a maximum grant of €30,000

If you have a project idea and would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact:

Suzanne Rowley, RDP Project Officer - 069 79114 or e-mail srowley@wlr.ie

or

Eleanor McLoughlin, RDP Project Officer - 069 66299 or email emcloughlin@wlr.ie