Many people who live in rural area’s find that services and transport can leave a lot to be desired. But that is about to change in South Down and South Armagh as Village Renewal Plans have been completed.
The Village Renewal Plans had be commissioned by the Newry and Mourne District Council with the vision that those who live in rural locations will be able to enjoy the same quality of life as all others throughout the region.
SOAR was in partnership with the Council and this project was part funded under the AXIS 3 of Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 by the European Union and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Now that the plans have been completed it is intended that local community projects will be taken forward. The TADA and South Down RCN who are local sub regional rural development networks and they are keen to assist individuals and groups in bringing projects forward.
13 Village Renewal Action Plans undertaken were as follows:
8 in South Armagh
- Crossmaglen, Culloville and Creggan Cluster
- Cullyhanna / Dorsey
- Mullaghbane
- Whitecross / Ballymoyer
- Bessbrook / Camlough
- Jerresspass / Lurganare
- Newtownhamilton
- Altnamackin / Cortamlet
5 in South Down
- Annalong / Ballymartin / Longstone / Mullartown – Glassdrumman Cluster
- Rostrevor / Killowen
- Mayobridge
- Hilltown
- Barnmeen
If you are interested in learning more you can check out the Councils website.
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