Six projects in Co. Galway have received over €260,000 in total funding under the 2023 CLÁR Programme.
The funding, confirmed by Minister of State Anne Rabbitte, has been allocated as part of a further €6.2 million allocation under the programme to 152 projects nationwide.
The new funding will go towards improving access to Ballinakill, Leitir Mealláin – Amenity Viewing Area, the development of a walking track and sensory garden at Dunmore NS, and upgrading the tennis court and lighting at Ballinakill National School.
It will also facilitate the construction of a walk/cycle way in Milltown, upgrading community centre kitchen facilities in Ballinasloe, and development of the community hall in Lettermullan.
Minister Rabbitte said the €262,969 announced this morning in funding under the CLÁR programme will make “such a big difference” in our local communities here in Galway.
“The funding is going towards a variety of projects locally. These include €50,000 for the development of a walking track and sensory garden at Dunmore NS,€50,000 for upgrades to the tennis court at Ballinakill National School and €50,000 to Ballinasloe Social Services to upgrade the community centre’s kitchen facilities,” said the Galway East TD.
“I am delighted that these projects have received this funding and I know they will be welcomed by everybody in our community.”
