Photograph by Vicky Comerford
Minister Heather Humphreys visited Urlingford yesterday to officially open “EXIT 4” a newly provided remote working hub. This facility, strategically located just off the M8 Dublin-Cork corridor, forms part of Ireland’s National Hub Network supported by government funding to revive rural Ireland by providing people with the opportunity to live and work locally.
Urlingford Town Team has been central to the delivery of the EXIT 4 working hub and the redevelopment of the town’s community centre. Chair of the Town Team, Dympna Hayes, speaking at the official opening acknowledged the support of Minister Humphreys and her Department which provided funding for the project under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme and said that “The Hub will help to deliver Government policy promoting sustainable hybrid working patterns which will in turn help us to meet our climate action goals as well as Sustainable Development Guidelines.”
Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr Michael Doyle, welcomed the new facility and the role of the Town Regeneration Office in Kilkenny County Council which will support other regeneration projects throughout the County saying “The Elected Members of Kilkenny County Council want to see our towns thrive and with the benefit of Town Centre First initiatives will be well placed to support communities in developing and delivering plans and projects, like this one, in future years.”
Cllr Michael Delaney, Chairman of the Castlecomer Municipal District, thanked the members of the Town Team and the broader community for their commitment to the project pointing out that “We need communities to get involved and get active and when they do we need to say thank you.”
EXIT 4 remote working hub facilities are now open. Flexible plans are available to meet the needs of clients. For enquiries and to make a booking go to Exit4Urlingford.ie
