Breathing fresh life into Ireland's towns

How a new Town Centre First Policy aims to invigorate the economies of Ireland's towns.

Ennis in Co Clare was used as an example of the benefits to restoring a local area through planning and consultation. Picture: Dan Linehan

Derelict buildings, including shops and pubs, will be converted into new homes as part of a new policy that will funnel an unprecedented level of investment into Irish towns.

Skibbereen in Co Cork was one of the 26 towns selected for funding under the first phase of the Town Centre First policy in 2021.