Over €30million has been made available to fifteen communities
Athy has been included in a scheme that aims to tackle disadvantaged areas.
As part of the scheme, over €30million has been made available to 15 communities as part of a government effort to tackle deep disadvantage.
The Síol scheme is focused on improving public spaces, supporting health, community safety and providing access to education and training.
€5million has been set aside for this year, with the rest of the money to be used up to 2030.
The other 14 areas include Ballinasloe, Ballina, Ballymun, Cavan Town, Clondalkin, Cork City North East, Cork City North West, Drogheda, Galway City, North Limerick City, South West Inner City, Tallaght,Tipperary Town and Waterford City.
The Department of Community Development says the locations were chosen based on CSO, ESRI and Pobal's deprivation data.
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