'Outstanding work' - Two Mayo organisations awarded grants
Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment with special responsibility for the Circular Economy, Alan Dillon TD, pictured with Maureen McAndrews of Make Your Wardrobe Work and Marie Chambers, Chairperson, Gift of Hands, both organisations recent Mayo recipients of the Circular.ie Circular Communications Grants. Photo Conor McKeown
Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment with special responsibility for the Circular Economy, Alan Dillon TD, celebrated with two local organisations - Gift of Hands, Mulranny and Make Your Wardrobe Work in Co. Mayo - their success in winning the circular.ie Circular Communications Grants.
The visit follows the announcement last year in December 2025 of 40 community groups and organisations across the country being awarded the Circular Communications Grants, a €100,000 scheme funded by the Government of Ireland under the Circular Economy Fund.
Both of the Mayo projects were selected from more than 350 applications nationwide, showing the strong role that local initiatives are playing in upcycling and sustainable living today.
Speaking during the visit, Minister Alan Dillon TD said, “By championing the circular economy, these local initiatives in Mayo are not only advancing sustainability but also supporting job creation and strengthening the local economy. I am delighted that they have secured these grants, which will help shine a spotlight on the outstanding work they are doing for their community.”
