Connemara County Councillors have been briefed on the Regeneration Plan for the village of an Cheathrú Rua.

The project is being co-ordinated by Údarás na Gaeltachta with the University of Galway and the Coutnty Council as partners

This Plan would have a town centre in an Cheathrú Rua which would make it a focal point and a business and social hub.

Údarás na Gaeltacht is at the centre of this effort with the local development Co-Op Comharchumann Mhic Dara as a primary contact in the area.

Ultan Ó Fátharta of Údarás na Gaeltachta told the Conamara Municipal area Councillors that a consultancy company, Allies Morrison has been chosen to work out the details. They will have consultations and meeting with local people.

Mr Ó Fátharta said it is envisaged that an Cheathrú Rua would be a Gaeltacht regional Centre and that the village would be revitalised. The plan on paper is scheduled to be ready in a year’s time.

However, local Councillors Michael Leaide, Tomás Ó Curraoin and Máirtín Lee said that there were also basics to look after such as footpaths and safety in the area.