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TRALEE and Killarney are to receive up to €197,094 each under THRIVE, the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme, awarded under Ireland’s two European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Regional Programmes.
The funding is targeted at allowing Kerry County Council and residents of the towns to reimagine and revitalise town centres though the renovation and reuse of publicly owned vacant or derelict heritage buildings.
Minister for Education and Kerry T.D, Norma Foley welcomed the annoucement saying: “I am delighted that both Tralee and Killarney will be supported with funding of almost €200,000 each to facilitate the development and enhancement of integrated urban strategies using a Town Centre First Approach and assist Kerry County Council and local residents to identify suitable projects and ensure they are ready to commence capital works.”
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