Significant funding for nine Mayo projects
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary. Pic: Michael McLaughlin
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, has announced the latest tranche of Community Recognition Funding – a €17 million investment in 209 projects across the country, including in sports clubs, community centres, parks, recreational trails and play and sensory spaces.
“As Minister with responsibility for the distribution of the Community Recognition Fund, I am delighted to confirm that 9 Mayo-based projects are included in this tranche of funding, representing an investment of €688,539 in communities across the county.
“The Community Recognition Fund continues to support the cities, towns and villages that welcomed new arrivals to their communities in recent years. This funding has enabled communities to be more inclusive and resilient through the provision and enhancement of a range of community facilities and community spaces.
“I am delighted to confirm this substantial investment in Mayo communities, both urban and rural. I am really pleased that working with them and the local authority, including local representatives, we have been able to allocate funding at this level. It will make a huge difference to each of the 9 unique projects, and I am delighted to have been able to support them.
“The successful Mayo projects are listed below- my sincere congratulations to them all,” he said.
