Rural towns and villages to benefit from €18.5m development fund

Rural and Community Development Minister Heather Humphreys: 'Many of the successful projects I am announcing today will see vacant and derelict town centre building such as old banks, Garda stations and convents transformed into community, cultural and arts spaces.' File picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Government has said a new funding drive of almost €18.5m will benefit rural towns and villages across the country.

Rural and Community Development Minister Heather Humphreys outlined how the Our Rural Future fund would boost community services and public amenities, including remote working and e-hubs.