Funding of just under €200,000 has been awarded for community development projects on the offshore islands in Galway.
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary recently announced a total of €390,000 in funding for Measure 3 of the 2024 CLÁR programme.
The funding will be used to develop and enhance community facilities and amenities across our off-shore Islands.
In total, eight Islands off the coast of Cork, Donegal, Galway and Mayo will benefit under this funding allocation.
The funding will include improvements to sports facilities and community centres, and the enhancement of play spaces.
Supports for waste management and island transport infrastructure is also being provided.
In Galway funding has been awarded for three projects on Inis Mór in the Aran Islands, and a fourth project on Inishbofin.
This includes €50,000 for the repair and upgrade of playground equipment including inclusive equipment and another €50,000 to install a community kitchen in Halla Rónáin on Inis Mór.
Also on Inis Mór €44,190 has been awarded to Athchursail Arann CGA for waste management equipment.
Additionally, Inishbofin Development Company CLG will receive €50,000 for the repair and upgrade of playground equipment at Inishbofin Community Playground.
Announcing the successful projects, Minister Calleary said, “I am delighted announce these successful projects today under the CLÁR programme. Supporting our Island communities is a key priority for me and for this government.”
“I am very pleased to see these investments which will further enhance the quality of life for those living on eight of our off-shore islands.”
“Improvements in community facilities and transport initiatives together with waste management measures are all very welcome.”
“There is also funding for the purchase of a generator in an island community centre which, as we have seen in recent weeks, will be an important resource in the future.”
“I want to commend the community and voluntary groups behind each of these projects for their continued commitment to improving the quality of life of everyone on our islands.”
“Through schemes like the CLÁR programme, I want to use my term as Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to support you as much as possible in creating sustainable and vibrant island communities.”
