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Carnegie Building, Cahersiveen.
CAHERSIVEEN is to receive €6.46 million to regenerate its town centre and support its position as a key tourism destination on the Wild Atlantic Way.
It’s part of a €164 million funding package announced to aid regeneration and revitalisation projects at 30 rural towns and villages across the country.
The regeneration plan for Cahersiveen includes a new amenity site at the waterfront and a new boardwalk. It also includes the renovation and extension of the historic Carnegie Building in Cahersiveen, which was former library of the town.
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Killorglin is getting a grant of €640,000 to repurpose a vacant courthouse as a heritage, cultural performance and events space. The project aims to revitalise the town centre, address dereliction and provide a centre hub for events and festivals.
Minister for Education and Kerry T.D Norma Foley has welcomed the funding for Cahersiveen and Killorglin. “Revitalising our town centres is a key part of stimulating the rural economy,” said Minister Foley.
“I welcome the confirmation of this investment of over €7 million in Cahersiveen and Killorglin by my cabinet colleague, Minister Heather Humphreys. It will both enrich and enhance the communities of Cahersiveen and Killorglin, creating vibrant, modern centres where families and businesses can thrive for years to come.”
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