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The scheme is part of the Council\u2019s ongoing work to bring new life and creativity into town and village centres.<\/p>\n<p>The scheme is funded by Creative Ireland, the national programme that connects people, creativity, and wellbeing, and supports cultural activity across communities.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Creative Start-Up Scheme is open to proposals for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Temporary or seasonal pop-up shops in vacant retail spaces<\/li>\n<li>Small retailers wishing to grow their space or include more artists and makers in their offering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Successful projects can receive up to \u20ac5,000, along with business supports and mentoring from the Local Enterprise Office. Applications will be assessed through a competitive process.<\/p>\n<p>An online information session will take place on Wednesday, 13th May at 1.00pm. 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