The government has announced today that five more community projects in Co. Galway will receive funding totalling just over €200,000 under the CLÁR programme.
Seventy-four sports clubs, schools and community groups across the country will receive grants of up to €50,000 to develop a range of projects.
The successful projects include astroturf pitches, community gyms, playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, outdoor pool tables, outdoor cinemas, walkways, public toilets and car park facilities.
Galway allocations
| Galway | Galway County Council | Enhancements to the community playground in Portumna. | €36,472.50 |
| Galway | Skehana Community Development (SCD) | Upgrade of the current car parking at the Skehana Community Facility. | €50,000.00 |
| Galway | Killyan Community Field | Upgrades to include works on walkway and lighting around perimeter of pitches. Plans also include improvements to site drainage and installation of seating area. | €45,000.00 |
| Galway | Collins Park Playground Committee | To enhance facilities at the community playground. | €18,904.34 |
| Galway | Donaghpatrick National School | Development of a community walkway and small playground on the school grounds which will be accessible to the wider community. | €50,000.00 |
Announcing the funding, Minister Heather Humphreys said that sports clubs, schools and community groups are the lifeblood of rural Ireland.
“They are a focal point – places where people of all ages come together to socialise and meet up with friends,” said the Minister.
“This investment of over €2.75 million under the CLÁR Programme will support 74 diverse community projects the length and breadth of the country.
“It’s an investment that will improve the lives of our young people – providing them with facilities such as astroturf pitches, playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts and even outdoor pool areas.”
