Tue, 02 Dec, 2025 - 12:43

Major investment in Mayo's communities announced

€685,824 will be allocated to 10 community projects in Mayo under the 2025 CLÁR programme with an additional €60,914 to support projects on the county’s offshore islands.

The funding announcement of €12.3 million nationally was announced last Friday during Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary’s visit to Kiltimagh/Knock United last Friday.

The east Mayo soccer club are among the successful CLÁR applicants and have been been allocated €50,594 for the development of a spectator stand.

Minister Calleary said CLÁR continues to provide vital support in some of the most remote rural areas.

“These projects help build strong resilient and vibrant communities through the enhancement of existing community facilities and the provision of new amenities to support young and old across a range of services,” he said.

The full list of Mayo projects includes:

Ballyvary/Keelogues Development Company – upgrade astro - €65,000

Bonniconlon Youth Club – develop entrance and parking for future community park - €100,000

Knock/Kiltimagh United FC – spectator stand - €50,564

Crossmolina Community Playground – refurbishment - €52,216

Doohoma NS – develop a MUGA - €100,000

Tullaghan Bay Rowing Club Geesala – floating pontoon - €65,000

Louisburgh GAA – lighting system upgrade - €65,000

Shrule/Glencorrib – community MUGA - €65,000

Straide NS – wheelchair accessible play area - €58,044

Fahy Rovers FC - spectator stand - €65,000

Clare Island – community centre generator - €22,958