The Minister for Community and Rural Affairs said jobs will be created by two new innovative facilities in Co Roscommon.
Minister Heather Humphreys is visiting the county today to officially open An Chistin Food Hub in Castlerea and Monksland's Innovation Hub.
Both projects have received almost €6 million under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund.
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The Minister said the projects were important in terms of training and job creation in the region.
Speaking in Kilteevan this morning, Minister Humphreys said An Chistin would also encourage entrepreneurship among local food producers:
