Original article by Sian Moloughney
01 May 2024 12:50 PM
Email: sian.moloughney@kilkennypeople.ie
When the Urlingford Town Team was established among their top priorities was stimulating economic activity that would take advantage of the town’s strategic location – minutes off the M8, halfway between Dublin and Cork and an hour from Limerick.
With the opening of the Exit 4 Urlingford remote working hub by Minister Heather Humphreys TD, last Wednesday, that priority has been delivered. Exit 4 Urlingford is the first fully dedicated remote working hub in rural Kilkenny.
The repurposing of the former Bank of Ireland branch office as Exit 4 was undertaken with funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development, Kilkenny County Council as well as support from Kilkenny LEADER Partnership and the Local Enterprise Office.
Dympna Hayes, Chair of the Urlingford Town Team, said that having Minister Humphreys present for the opening underlined the importance of this project which is aimed at rural regeneration. “Urlingford is experiencing the challenges of dereliction, vacancy etc. that are unfortunately a common feature in rural towns. Exit 4 Urlingford is now part of Ireland’s National Hub Network and of the Government’s ambitious plans to revive rural Ireland by providing people with the opportunity to live and work locally.”
The Town Team is confident that the quality of the facilities and services available in Exit 4 Urlingford, will make it a success.
“If any of your readers is looking for a desk, an office for a day, a week, a year, or a conference venue, please go to our website www.exit4urlingford.ie for details of plans available and to make a booking,” Dympna said.
Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr Michael Doyle, welcomed the new facility. “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,” he said.
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
Watch the video below to see how Exit 4 will be transformative for Urlingford.