€7 million has been announced for the redevelopment of St Louis Convent chapel.
It follows the local authority purchasing the site in Monaghan Town in 2024.
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Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne has announced €90 million in funding which has been awarded to local authorities through THRIVE – the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme.
Co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union, THRIVE empowers local authorities to reimagine and adapt heritage buildings to create useful, vibrant and sustainable cultural and community hubs.
It targets tackling vacancy and dereliction and the long term protection of our heritage assets.

The projects announced are expected to start in late 2025 and will deliver long-lasting benefits for the local communities.

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Senator Robbie Gallagher says the announcement it’s great news for the area.
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