Multi-million euro plan will help 600 towns and villages

More than 600 rural towns and villages will benefit from a multi-million euro fund as part of a plan to bring business, tourism and improved infrastructure to the regions.

The Government aims to create 135,000 jobs in rural Ireland and will focus on rural tourism with the development of greenways and blueways.

Business will be encouraged through the roll-out of the Atlantic Economic Corridor to promote balanced regional development.