{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/68931f42c952cf59789095b9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Lack of Funding Holding Up Development of Ardee Castle - 06/08/2025","description":"<p>Louth Labour TD, Ged Nash has challenged the government to work with Louth County Council to address a funding gap that will allow work to be carried out on Ardee Castle so this jewel in the crown of mid-Louth can open to the public again.</p><p><br></p><p>Deputy Nash explained: “It is now six years since Louth County Council was granted approval in principle for Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) funding up to €2.1 million for the Ardee Castle project.</p><p><br></p><p>“It is my understanding that Louth County Council are now ready to proceed to the construction phase of this project but in the intervening years, the cost of the project has escalated primarily due to the rising costs of construction.”</p><p><br></p><p>Deputy Nash joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}