Funding Announced For Masterplan For Callan Friary Complex.

Kilkenny County Council welcome the announcement of €861,867 funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development under the RRDF (Rural Regeneration and Development Fund) for the continued regeneration of Callan.

Kilkenny County Council welcome the announcement of €861,867 funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development under the RRDF (Rural Regeneration and Development Fund) for the continued regeneration of Callan.

Welcoming the announcement, Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr. Fidelis Doherty commented: “There is a strong track record of collaboration between the Council and the local community in Callan which has already yielded great results. We look forward to continuing to work closely with all stakeholders and more for the development of the Callan Friary Complex which will hopefully reveal further opportunities for future investment in Callan.”

This funding will enable the Council to carry out the design and planning stages for the future use of the Callan Friary Complex, to include the relocation of the existing library services in Callan. The process will include development of these designs and planning will take place over the next 12 to 18 months which will include consultation with the public and other interested parties.

Chair of the Municipal District of Callan/Thomastown, Cllr. Michael Doyle, also warmly welcomed the announcement stating that “This is a fantastic good news story to start the year with. It is a great boost for the town of Callan and all those involved in the regeneration of this site located in the centre of Callan.”

This is fantastic news for the town of Callan” said Cllr. Deirdre Cullen, Director and PRO of Callan Friary Trust, “Callan Friary Trust welcome this investment to commence the design and planning stages for the regeneration of the Callan Friary Trust Complex and we look forward to working with Kilkenny County Council in the preparation of this Masterplan. We encourage the community of Callan to get involved in the public consultation process to shape the future development of this site in the centre of Callan.”

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