Minister for Rural Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, announced details of €3.13 million funding that the department will provide in 2026 as part of its strategic partnership with Coillte.

The ‘Our Living Islands’ initiative continues to pop up in viral social media posts promising a new life here backed by a hefty government grant.

The plan had been put forward by the Department of Rural and Community Development to “foster a more philanthropic culture” amongst the wealthiest in Ireland

Mayo TD Alan Dillon has expressed his delight at the progress made on two significant regeneration projects in Ballyhaunis and Ballintubber.