Another milestone for Taugheen community
Pictured at the official opening of the the newly renovated kitchen at Taugheen Community Centre are members of the community council with Fr Sean Flynn and Councillors Patsy O’Brien, Richard Finn and Damien Ryan.
Members of Taugheen Community Council have celebrated the official opening and blessing of the newly renovated kitchen at Taugheen Community Centre, marking an important milestone for the local facility.
The refurbishment project was made possible through funding from Pobal under the Community Centre Investment Fund (CCIF) Category 1 scheme, which supports the enhancement and refurbishment of community centres across Ireland. The funding aims to ensure community facilities remain safe, modern and suitable for the wide range of activities they host.
The newly refurbished kitchen was officially blessed by Fr Sean Flynn, who joined members in marking the occasion and recognising the centre's importance as a hub of local life. Representatives from Mayo County Council also attended the event, including Patsy O’Brien, Richard Finn and Damien Ryan. Michael Burke was unable to attend.
The works were carried out by the main contractor, Patrick Hession Construction and his team, painter Leo and plumber Michael Heneghan. James Flatley carried out electrical work for Michael O’Boyle Electrical.
Taugheen Community Council also thanked secretary Samantha Moran and treasurer Loretta Heaney, along with other members of the community council, for completing the CCIF grant application and managing the paperwork throughout the process. Their work was instrumental in securing the funding and helping bring the project to completion.
The original kitchen was officially opened and blessed on November 28, 1993 when Taugheen New Hall was opened. The hall was built on the site of Taugheen NS (1880-1940). The old school served as a community centre for the next 52 years. The Taugheen Community Council, under the chairmanship of Father Dennis Carney, undertook the project of building a new community centre.
Further extensions of an upgraded Taugheen playschool and meeting room were officially opened in January 2009.
The current Community Council continue to maintain and enhance facilities internally and externally. The community centre plays an important role in the locality. It is used by Taugheen Playgroup on a daily basis and hosts dance classes, keep fit classes, Ceilís, card games, meetings and many other events on an ongoing basis.
