Local Cllr welcomes double boost for Monksland

Cllr. John Naughten has welcomed confirmation of an additional €250,000 funding for a community park in Monksland as well as the news that Minister Heather Humphreys will perform the official opening of the new science and innovation hub.

“I welcome the news that Minister Humphreys will be performing the official opening of the science and innovation hub in Monksland next month. This is a project that I am delighted to have been involved with, working in conjunction with Roscommon County Council and Monksland Town Team,” commented Cllr. Naughten.

“The development of a science and innovation hub will add significantly to the economic development of the area and will offer opportunities to start-up businesses to operate in a collaborative space with the availability of hot-desking facilities and highspeed broadband.”

Cllr. Naughten added: “I also welcome the additional €250,000 funding that has been allocated for the development of a community park in Monksland. This brings the total funding allocated to €500,000 for the completion of phases one and two of the park , which is much needed in the area and will provide an important community recreational space.

“I would like to acknowledge the work of Roscommon County Council, Monksland Town Team and Cathaoirleach Cllr John Keogh in progressing this project to date" said the local Fine Gael Cllr.