€617,094 in Clár funding to 15 community projects in Mayo – Deputy Ring
Deputy Michael Ring has welcomed the funding announced to projects in Mayo under the Clár Programme 2024.
The CLÁR programme provides funding for small scale projects in rural areas. Under Measure 1 of the 2024 initiative grants are being provided to support the development of community and sports facilities, youth clubs, playgrounds, sensory gardens, walking tracks and much more.
“This targeted investment can have a huge impact on small rural communities”.
The funding allocated to Mayo includes:-
Charlestown Swimming Pool
Upgrade entrance to Charlestown Swimming Pool and walkway and fencing along the river.
€45,000
Louisburgh Men's Shed
Community storage space and disabled access toilet at Louisburgh Area Men’s Shed.
€50,000
Conn Rangers carpark
Drainage works and surfacing of carpark
€50,000
Straide Davitt Community Hall
Resurfacing at entrance to Michael Davitt Museum and Straide Davitt Community Hall
€50,000
Clare Lake playground, Claremorris
Replacement of surfaces and additional equipment for the playground.
€49,500
Derradda Community Centre
Community Centre refurbishment works
€50,000
Crossmolina AFC Pitch
Level and resurface existing grass soccer pitch
€50,000
Clogher Heritage Centre
Replace the thatched roof on the Heritage Centre.
€19,699
Shrule/Glencorrib GAA Club
Develop a carpark
€50,000
Bangor Erris N.S.
MUGA on astro turf
€50,000
Kilfian Ball Alley
Restore and refresh the existing ball alley
€18,045
Parke Community Hall
Resurface and reline the carpark
€50,000
Lecanvey N.S.
Upgrade of existing grass sports field to an artificial all weather surface and improvements to fencing.
€50,000
Lacken Sarsfield GAA Club
Replace the roof on the spectator stand
€24,500
Partry Athletic FC clubhouse
Install a floor to dressing rooms, upgrade sanitary ware and associated works.
€10,350
Deputy Ring continued: “Time and time again, we have seen the very positive impact that funding of this nature can have on local communities. These projects help communities to thrive and develop.
“The government is committed to investing in rural Ireland and improving the quality of life for rural areas. This funding is very welcome news.”
“I to thank general election candidate Keira Keogh for contacting me in relation to some of those projects."
Also welcoming the news, Minister Alan Dillon stated: “The CLÁR programme is a great scheme to help make our communities better places to live, work and raise families.
"I congratulate the schools, sporting and community groups who worked alongside Mayo County Council to put forward these initiatives. This CLÁR funding will make an important contribution in getting the projects over the line.
‘These projects are hugely important to our local communities. It is important that as a government we continue to invest in rural Ireland in as many ways as possible. The Clár programme is a fantastic way that we can continue to do this.”