County Council awarded 193,125 for harbour refurbishment works in Mullaghmore and Enniscrone

€193,125 has been allocated for harbour refurbishment works in Mullaghmore and Enniscrone as part of a €4.8m national funding package. The funding will enable works at 57 locations under the 2026 Local Authority Marine Infrastructure Scheme. Sligo County Council will carry out structural works at Pollatheeney Pier, Enniscrone, and masonry repair works at Mullaghmore. €99,375 is allocated for Pollatheeney Pier, Enniscrone, with an eligible project cost of €132,500. €93,750 is allocated for Mullaghmore, with an eligible project cost of €125,000. The scheme has previously supported 161 projects nationwide with €59m over five years, funding capital investment in coastal infrastructure owned by local authorities.

"€193,125 for harbour refurbishment works in Mullaghmore and Enniscrone has been announced as part of an overall funding package that will help enable works to be carried out at 57 locations as part of a €4.8m national allocation."

"The funding allocated to Sligo County Council will enable structural works to be carried out at Pollatheeney Pier, Enniscrone as well as masonry repair works which will be carried out at Mullaghmore."

"Funding of €99,375 has been allocated for works to be carried out at Pollatheeney Pier, Enniscrone. The eligible project cost is €132,500. In Mullaghmore, funding of €93,750 has been allocated by Minister Heydon while the eligible project cost is €125,000."

"“I am delighted that every coastal Local Authority that applied for funding under this year's scheme is set to benefit. These projects will deliver tangible improvements to essential marine infrastructure, supporting our fishing and aquaculture sectors while also enhancing amenities for tourism and recreation. Investment of this nature plays a vital role in sustaining and growing economic activity in our coastal and rural communities.”"

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