The funding is part of a €2.6m national allocation under the Town Centre First Initiative.

The funding was awarded to the local group by Monaghan County Council.

Castletara NS has been approved for the money to add a new mainstream classroom,

The locations locally that are set to benefit are Arva, Lough Gowna, Killeshandra, Barnagrow, Virginia and Emy Lough.

With 150 new private homes being built in Carrick, the €32m spend on its water plant is both welcome and wise.

Deputy Smith commended the work carried by outdoor swimming groups across Cavan and Monaghan.

26 towns across the country are set to benefit from this €5 million scheme.

The Department of Heritage released €2.8 million to 31 local authorities across the country to fund 233 community projects.