Leitrim County Council allocated €615,233 funding under CLÁR 2024
14 Projects in Leitrim awarded funding under 2024 CLÁR Funding
Minister Humphreys announces funding of €615,233 yesterday to support 14 projects under 2024 CLÁR Programme in County Leitrim, as part of a larger funding announcement of €11.4 million to deliver 264 projects under the 2024 CLÁR Programme nationally.
The investment will support the development of sports and outdoor facilities such as playgrounds, astro-turf pitches, running tracks and spectator stands. Community Centres and Local Halls will also be upgraded and given a new lease life as part of the initiative. There is a big focus too on supporting Schools by investing in play areas for children. There is also significant funding to develop green spaces, sensory gardens and biodiversity areas, with funding also going to a number of Tidy Towns groups.
The 14 projects being funded in County Leitrim are as follows:
Applicant | Project Description | Funding Approved |
Cloone GAA | Installation of lift | €48,877 |
Dromahair Arts and Rec. centre | Upgrades to the existing walkway, provision of new seating and the playground surface. | €50,000 |
Drumsna Development Tidy Towns | Upgrade Existing Tennis court | €45,405 |
Rowanberry Enterprises | Upgrading works to Drumkeerin Community Centre | €50,000 |
Carrigallen Gaa | Installation of a lift | €40,381 |
Ballinamore Playground | A fully accessible playground located on the grounds of the Ballinamore Sports Complex | €36,557 |
Killenummery Men's Shed | Upgrade the entrance and grounds to Men’s Shed. Raised beds and accessible Polytunnel | €18,675 |
Beepark Manorhamilton | Hall refurbishment | €44,758 |
Drumeela NS | Astro Turf pitch | €50,000 |
Drumkeerin NS | Install Astro multipurpose playing surface with associated drainage, fencing and flood lighting | €45,180 |
Rainbow Ballroom Glenfarne | Create a car parking area | €44,360 |
St Mary's GAA Kiltoghert | Upgrade our walking track and fencing to the spectator stand | €41,040 |
Mohill GAA | Accessibility Improvements to Community Walking Track | €50,000 |
Fenagh St Caillins GAA | Upgrade of existing Training Pitch by draining and sanding area to create an all-weather pitch. | €50,000 |
Announcing the successful projects today, Minister Humphreys said:
“I am very pleased to announce over €11.4 million for 264 projects under my Department’s CLÁR Programme. The projects we are funding today are based on a bottom-up approach; Ideas and proposals that have come directly from communities on the ground. From playgrounds and sports facilities to sensory gardens and community halls - these projects will make a really positive difference in towns and villages throughout Rural Ireland.
That is what we are about in the Department of Rural and Community Development – supporting our local and community groups in delivering the ambition and vision that they have for their areas.”
Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council, Councillor Paddy O’Rourke welcomed the Clár funding approved for County Leitrim commenting “This funding will ensure continued investment in towns and villages around County Leitrim. The communities of Leitrim have shown great enthusiasm and commitment for improving their local areas in recent years, and I am pleased to see this announcement today. I am confident that this funding will enhance the development of community walkways, sporting facilities and playgrounds in towns and villages throughout the County.”
Mr. Joseph Gilhooly Chief Executive continued “I welcome this investment by Minister Humphreys under the Clár programme. This funding will help to develop community facilities in these towns and villages, thereby making them attractive place to live and visit.”