The Dundalk Gateway was allocated €1.9 million towards the redevelopment of Market Square in the centre of the town in order to re-instate Market Square as a multi-functional civic and social focus of the gateway.

The construction contract was awarded to John Craddock’s Ltd in 2011. The project involved the redevelopment of 8,100msq of civic space to include a fountain, performance area, seating and provision for markets and events. The Market square was substantially completed in December 2011. The Táin sculptures were refurbished and are currently displayed in the square.

The award of a contract for installation of WIFI was completed to LAN Consultants resulting in free Wifi coverage in the Market square to all library members and students of Dundalk Institute of Technology.

Under the 2014-2020 Border, Midland and Western Regional Operational Programme, funding packages will be available for similar projects in urban centres throughout the Border, Midland and Western Region. They are being used to revitalise, regenerate and improve the urban environment in the designated urban centres as part of integrated urban strategies.