CLÁR Scheme

The measures being funded under the 2024 CLÁR programme are:

• Measure 1: (Operated by Clare County Council): Developing Community Facilities & Amenities
• Measure 2: Mobility, Cancer Care and Community First Responders Transport (administered directly by the Department)
• Measure 3: Our Islands (administered directly by the Department)

Measure 1: Clare County Council will be operating Measures 1 of the CLÁR scheme with funding for the enhancement of existing, and/or the development of new, accessible Community Recreation Facilities and Amenities.

Types of Projects that may be supported under Measure 1 include:

• Small Scale Renovation works to community facilities
• Multi-Use Gaming Areas (MUGAs/Astro-Turf Facilities) including upgrades
• Playgrounds/Skateboard Parks/Pump tracks/Cycling tracks - Walking/Running/Athletics tracks
• Community Gyms/Community Cinemas
• Handball Alleys/Tennis Courts/Basketball Courts/Cricket Grounds
• Sensory Gardens/Community Gardens/Allotments
• Access to unique local heritage sites/areas of natural beauty
• Outdoor Bowling Areas/Outdoor Toilet Facilities/Car Parking
• Improving access at sports grounds e.g. development/upgrade of spectator stands at local sports grounds with a particular focus on improving access for people of all abilities and ages.
• Solar Bins
• Biodiversity planting

Note: All necessary consents must be in place at the time of making an application e.g. landowner consent, planning permission, match funding etc. and proof of same must be submitted with any expression of interest. Details regarding the arrangements in place to insure and manage the facility must be submitted with any expression of interest.

Any Facilities funded must be available to the public without a requirement to be a member of a club, enrolled in a school etc. In particular, facilities on school grounds must be open to the public outside of school hours e.g. during the evenings, weekends and school holidays.