Nenagh Town Centre First

Nenagh Town Team

Nenagh Town Team has  recently reformed to develop a new Town Centre First Plan for the town, a promising initiative aimed to further revitalise the town and making it more attractive for residents, businesses and visitors alike. The team is made up of a diverse range of stakeholders representing the business, retail, sporting, community, voluntary, youth and education sector in the town. The Town Team are akin to the local experts who have come together to make their area a better place to live, work, visit and invest, make a positive impact and deliver positive outcomes. They will work in collaboration with Tipperary County Council and local representatives to support the delivery of a new Town Centre First Plan for Nenagh.

The members of the Town Team are listed in the table below;

Nenagh Town Centre First Plan

In 2024 the team commenced work with the Town Regeneration Officer and the District Administrator in Nenagh to formulate a plan that will guide the regeneration of the town, build on the positive initiatives taking place, set a new vision for the town and identify projects and a set of actions for the team. The team will deliver a new Town Centre First Plan for Nenagh and updates in relation to progress will be available on this webpage.  This work is continuing in 2025 and a public consultation process will be undertaken in February and March to give the community and stakeholders the opportunity to inform the development of the Plan so that local challenges and appropriate responses can be identified and to ensure that the Plan is shaped by the community that live in Nenagh, both local residents and the business community.

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Members of Nenagh Town Team at meeting on 11th February 2025 with Nic de Jong and Samuel McKeever of Nicholas de Jong Associates who have been appointed as consultants to prepare the Town Centre First Plan (Integrated Urban Strategy) for Nenagh

National Town Centre First Policy

Our Rural Future, the Government’s Rural Development Policy outlines a vision to support the regeneration and development of rural towns and villages to contribute to local and national economic recovery, and to enable people to live and work in a vibrant environment. The Town Centre First policy launched in February 2022 is central to this vision.

Town Centre First represents a new approach to the development of our towns where local communities and local businesses can be central to reimagining their own towns and planning their own futures. Every town is different. Each town is unique and requires unique solutions to the challenges and opportunities they face.

For more information on Town Centre First Plan and the delivery of the policy in County Tipperary, please contact the Council’s Town Regeneration Officer by email tcf@tipperarycoco.ie

Consultation on Nenagh Town Centre First Plan (Integrated Urban Strategy)

As part of the consultation for the preparation of the Nenagh Town Centre First Plan (Integrated Urban Strategy) funded under THRIVE - the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme briefings were given on the following dates:

• Elected members Nenagh MD & Media – 21st November 2024 – as part of the November 2024 MD meeting
• Members of Nenagh Town Team and other members of local communities including representatives from sporting groups, schools, Tidy Towns Committees, Residents’ Associations and community volunteers – 21st November 2024.  

Nicholas de Jong Associates have been appointed as consultants for the preparation of the Nenagh Town Centre First Plan (Integrated Urban Strategy) and further public consultation meetings are planned.  

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         Elected Members of Nenagh MD attending the November 2024 MD Meeting

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         Local media attending the November 2024 MD Meeting

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         Cathaoirleach, Director of Services & District Engineer of Nenagh MD attending the November 2024 MD Meeting

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         Attendees at the Nenagh Municipal District Awards were briefed on the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme 

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NENAGH TOWN CENTRE FIRST PLAN

The Town Centre First Plan for Nenagh was finalised in June 2025 by consultants Nicholas de Jong Associates in conjunction with the Nenagh Town Team.  The plan was noted by the members of Nenagh Municipal District at their July 2025 meeting.  The Town Centre First Plan is an Integrated Urban Strategy setting out a vision for the development of the town centre over the next 15 years. The aims of the plan include:

Economic Development:

• Strengthen Local Enterprise and Retail
• Vacancy Reduction and Reuse Initiatives
• Boost Footfall and Town Centre Economy
• Create Jobs and a Diversified Economy

 Social and Community Objectives:

• Enhance Community Facilities and Services
• Promote Town Centre Living
• Improve Safety and Social Inclusion
• Strengthen Community Engagement and Pride

Environmental and Public Realm Objectives:

• Revitalise the Public Realm
• Greening the Town
• Improve Accessibility and Mobility
• Sustainability and Climate Resilience

Cultural and Heritage Objectives:

• Celebrate Local Heritage
• Promote Arts and Culture
• Promote Nenagh's Identity and Tourism 

An Action Pan will be drawn up prioritising the projects to be implemented.  The Town Team will actively monitor progress on implementation.