Investment Grant-Aid Scheme for Strategic Partners
This scheme offers grant-aid to relevant State Agencies within the EU Just Transition Territory to deliver improved tourism infrastructure, facilities and visitor experiences, including those that can be leveraged by the private and community sectors. The projects within this scheme will focus on the areas of Visitor Experience Improvement, Digital Transformation, Digital User Experience, Accessibility and Sustainability and Regenerative Tourism.
Funding for this scheme is limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. All approved projects under this scheme are subject to planning permission and funding availability.
Approved Projects:
The below projects have been approved for funding for investment under this Scheme. Further projects that are still in the evaluation pipeline are expected to be announced in the coming weeks and months.
Project and Location |
Project Description |
Lead Organisation |
Funding Amount |
Kildare: Donadea Forest Park
|
Creation of a visitor masterplan for the Forest Park |
Coillte |
€67,650 |
Laois: Emo Court |
Options study for the development of Emo Court and Estate |
Office of Public Works |
€187,500 |
Longford, Westmeath and Kildare: Royal Canal Greenway
|
Delivery of the Royal Canal Greenway visitor experience development, including, Greenway animation and interpretation |
Waterways Ireland |
€487,500 |
Tipperary: Roscrea Castle |
Delivery of interpretation upgrade and introduction of new exhibitions within Roscrea Castle, Damer House, Heritage Centre, and landscaping works to the castle courtyard and garden |
Office of Public Works |
€2,976,548 |
Longford: Corlea Iron Age Roadway & Visitor Centre
(Office of Public Works)
|
Options study to improve the visitor experience at Corlea Visitor Centre including conservation and presentation options for the Iron Age Roadway |
Office of Public Works |
€262,500 |
Offaly: Shannonbridge Marina
|
Expansion of the capacity of the marina at Shannonbridge |
Waterways Ireland |
€150,000 |
Offaly: Clonmacnoise |
Redevelopment of the visitor centre at Clonmacnoise, including refurbishment and extension of buildings to enhance the experience for visitors |
Office of Public Works |
€7,800,000 |
Roscommon: Lough Key Forest Park
|
Detailed design and planning for increased capacity and range of activities to realise ambitious strategy and masterplan objectives for Lough Key Forest Park |
Coillte in partnership with Roscommon County Council |
€1,185,712 |