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Monaghan County Council Secures Funding for Historic Carrickmacross Workhouse Redevelopment

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The historic Carrickmacross Workhouse in County Monaghan, Ireland, is set to undergo a major transformation into a modern Community, Tourism, and Arts Hub, thanks to funding secured by Monaghan County Council under the Government's Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF). The project, which has been in the making for years, aims to preserve the site's heritage while transforming it into a vibrant centre of activity and social enterprise. Cooney Architects have been appointed to prepare a Part 8 planning application for the proposed works, which will unlock the full potential of the 6-acre campus as a focal point for social, cultural, and tourism activity.

Key Takeaways:

  • Monaghan County Council has secured "Category 2" funding under the RRDF to advance plans for the redevelopment of the Carrickmacross Workhouse site.
  • Cooney Architects have been appointed to prepare a Part 8 planning application for the proposed works.
  • Over EUR2.2 million has already been invested in the Workhouse over the past 20 years through various funding programs.
  • The redevelopment project will deliver a dedicated community and social enterprise hub for South Monaghan.
  • The project will attract private sector investment, support local businesses, and encourage people to live and work in the town core.
  • The redevelopment will enhance local tourism by providing access to heritage assets and new visitor facilities.
  • A dedicated childcare centre with expanded capacity will be established, as well as an arts facility with flexible space for performances, exhibitions, and workshops.
  • Meeting rooms and community facilities will be provided to serve local groups.
  • The project will build on the town's strengths, reinforcing its role as a social, cultural, and economic hub for South Monaghan and beyond.

Statistics:

  • EUR2.2 million invested in the Workhouse over the past 20 years through various funding programs.
  • 6-acre site of the Carrickmacross Workhouse campus.
  • 28 community groups and services currently accommodated on the site.
  • 20 years of investment in the Workhouse through various funding programs.

Sources:

  • Monaghan County Council press release.
  • Robert Burns, Chief Executive of Monaghan County Council.
  • PJ O'Hanlon, Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council.

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