‘Dereliction is a big problem — the vacant property grant can help to bring life back into rural areas’
Why Galway County Council is ramping up its efforts to encourage people to take advantage of the scheme
'We think this is a great scheme. All you have to do is drive along any of the roads in Galway and you will see the amount of dereliction that we have': Galway Count Council. Photo: Getty
The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant has the potential to transform rural Ireland and bring life back to struggling towns and villages.
That is according to Carmel Kilcoyne, a Senior Executive Officer in the Housing Section of Galway County Council, who deals directly with the scheme and believes it could be a game-changer for rural Ireland.
