Our Rural Future is Ireland’s national policy to support thriving rural communities through innovation, connectivity, and sustainable development from 2021 to 2025.
See below for official government publications related to urban and rural regeneration initiatives, including policy documents and funding guidelines.
Galway County Council Town and Village Renewal Scheme
The Galway County Council Town and Village Renewal Scheme is a government-funded initiative aimed at revitalising rural communities across County Galway.
Publications & Funding
CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) is a funding scheme for small scale infrastructural projects in CLÁR areas - certain rural areas that have suffered significant levels of population decline.
Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme
The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) supports the development and enhancement of outdoor recreational amenities in rural Ireland
The 2023-2027 LEADER Programme
Funding Projects for Economic Growth, Rural Infrastructure, and Climate Resilience. LEADER is a community-led approach to local development funded through Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027
Shop Front Design Guide
This design guide looks at both traditional and contemporary shopfront design, their constituent parts and provides advice on principles of good design and recommendations on detailing which make a positive impact on the streetscape and appearance of our commercial centres.