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Minister Heather Humphreys announces €16.5 million in funding for 20 community projects across County Clare

7 August 2024

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, announced a significant investment of €16.5 million on Friday, 2nd August, to fund 185 community projects nationwide under the Community Recognition Fund 2024.

Minister Heather Humphreys announces €16.5 million in funding for 20 community projects across County Clare

This substantial funding allocation will support a wide range of initiatives, including sports facility upgrades, community centre enhancements, and the development of parks, walking trails, and playgrounds, among others.

In a major boost for County Clare, 20 projects have been awarded a total of €1.7 million. Welcoming the announcement, the Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Alan O’Callaghan said, “These projects exemplify the diverse needs of communities and underscore the government’s commitment to fostering vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community spaces.”

Speaking on the announcement, Chief Executive of Clare County Council, Pat Dowling made reference to the importance of this funding, stating that it, “Will enable communities across the county to enhance and expand their facilities, ensuring they continue to meet evolving community needs over time.”

Bernadette Haugh, Acting Director of Services in Clare County Council, emphasised the importance of this investment in enriching community life, “These projects are designed to bring communities together, making them more vibrant places to live, work in and visit.”

The projects span a broad spectrum of community needs, from upgrading local sports facilities and community centres to enhancing walking trails and playgrounds. Each project is tailored to meet the unique needs of its community, reflecting the government’s dedication to empowering local initiatives that foster community spirit and development.

The funding will not only improve local infrastructure but also enhance social cohesion by providing safe and inclusive spaces for community members to gather, interact, and engage in healthy activities.

The 20 projects which have been allocated funding in County Clare are as follows:

Group Name

Short Description

Grant Awarded

Clare County Council

Refurbishment of Lahinch Playground

165,000

St  Joseph's National School Miltown Malbay

Construction of an outdoor classroom area, an outdoor exercise area, a tarmac walkway, a biodiversity sensory garden area and picnic benches.

120,000

Active Ennis, Clare County Council

Upgrade the surface of the 400m running track in Tim Smythe Park in Ennis.

140,000

Clarecastle GAA, Camogie and LGFA Club

Construct grass-running track at the GAA facility in Clarecastle

70,000

Scariff Bay Community Radio

Purchase and fit out an outside broadcast vehicle

59,000

Kilrush Town Team

Upgrading of Cappa Playground in Kilrush

85,000

Kilmaley Meitheal and Kilmaley GAA & Camogie Clubs

Tarring of walkway at GAA/Playground community facility; inclusion of wheelchair accessible bench and 3 No. Bins and other site works including steps to connect the walkway to the new overflow carpark.

80,000

Ballyvaughan Community Development Group

Install low level sports fencing and resurface the car park area at the Ballyvaughan Community Field Project

91,000

Tulla Courthouse Community Development ltd

Upgrades and maintenance to building

70,000

Wolfe Tones Na Sionna GAA Club

Refurbishment of Wolfe Tones na Sionna Community hall.

62,000

Kilballyowen Development CLG

Replacement of the existing old roof at Halla Eoin

60,000

Michael Cusacks GAA Club in conjunction with North Burren Community Group

Phase 1 of proposed new Community Building

165,000

Active Ennis

Road surfacing works at John O'Sullivan Park

50,000

Newmarket Celtic FC

Construction of public carpark at Newmarket Celtic FC

80,000

The Banner GAA Ennis

Tarmacadam of the walkway around perimeter of pitch at Banner GAA club facility.

50,000

Lisdoonvarna Fáilte CLG

Twin Wells West Landscaping Project

125,000

Ballina Killaloe Community Sports Facilities Development Company CLG

Supply and installation of 1.2m hardwearing double-beam mesh fencing and gates at Clarisford Park

80,000

St Senans RFC

Upgrading of floodlighting at St Senans RFC

50,000

Shannon Swimming and Leisure Centre Ltd

Replacement of cardio gym equipment

50,000

Clare Cricket Club

Renovate clubhouse building

50,000

 

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