The fund is a Major initiative to support and reward communities that have welcomed Ukrainians and other nationalities.  Over 880 projects across the country are to receive funding as part of a €50 million investment for sports clubs, schools, community organisations and other local groups which was today announced by the Government.  Projects range from largescale multi-purpose sports facilities, upgrades to community centres, equipment for sports clubs, outdoor walks, playgrounds, community buses and equipment for festivals.

Welcoming the news Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Clarke said

“This is a fantastic investment in so many of our local communities and will make a major difference to everyone.  This scheme is particularly important to acknowledge the support which has been provided by our communities for our new Ukrainian residents.”

Announcing the first tranche of the successful project, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said:

“I am delighted to announce the approval of €50m for projects all over Ireland under this major investment.

“Communities the length and breadth of the country have really responded to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, opening their homes and facilities to people very much in need.

“I want to thank you for your generosity and kindness. You epitomise the very best of the wonderful community spirit we have across Ireland.

“This funding will help these communities who have responded to develop projects ranging from largescale multi-purpose sports facilities, transport infrastructure such as community vehicles and bus shelters, walks, playgrounds and equipment for sports clubs.

Minister Humphreys added:

“As a nation we always respond to people in need and I am proud to say that we have stepped up to the plate again.

“And as a Government we recognise that this has put additional pressure on the facilities in some areas so this Fund is to provide additional infrastructure that will benefit all members of our communities, young and old.

“We are funding upgrades to community facilities, swimming pools and sporting facilities, which will make a real difference in the communities that they will serve.

“I look forward to seeing the positive impact that this funding will have on the ground in communities all across Ireland.”

 

Successful Applications under the Community Recognition Fund - Sligo

Area/Group	Project	Amount Awarded
Rosses Point Village projects	Community Playground	€125,000
Rosses Point Village projects	Refurbishment of The Den Community Building	€70,000
Rosses Point Village projects	Purchase of equipment for local festival groups	€10,000
Rosses Point Village projects	Enhancement works at outdoor swimming pool at Deadman’s Point, Rosses Point	€20,000
Rosses Point / Cregg Bus Shelters	Provide 3 No. bus shelters along inbound route between Rosses Point & Sligo Town at co-ordinates as listed.	€100,000
Rosses Point / Cregg	Verge widening	€10,000
Rosses Point / Cregg	Installation of 11 No. public lighting columns Rosses Point Road and Cregg House building	€90,000
Ballygawley Village	Enhancement of community facilities at Ballygawley Community park inc. provision of additional walking routes, dug-outs and equipment purchase.	€40,000
Ballygawley Village	Also purchase of equipment for Ballygawley Festival Committee	€15,000
Collooney Village	Enhancement of pedestrian route linking Collooney Village with Teeling Community Centre inc. walkway improvements, public lighting improvements	€55,060
Mullaghmore / Cliffoney	Provision of buildout and uncontrolled pedestrian crossing in Mullaghmore Village	€15,000
Mullaghmore / Cliffoney	Enhancement works to Cliffoney CommunityPark. Improve access to the new community park for all community members	€40,000
Calry Road	Safety improvements inc. provision of public lighting for members of the community residing	€35,000
Sligo Regional Sports Complex at Cleveragh	Refurbishment of public sports facility inc. provision of swimming pool seating / viewing area, improvements to plant room, replacement gym equipment and replacement bleacher seating in main  hall	€145,000
Boyle Park, Forthill, Sligo	Public Park upgrade - Drainage improvements to 3 No. public playing pitches at O’Boyle Park, Forthill.	€47,500
Sean Fallon Park, Cranmore, Sligo	Refurbishment/replacement of existing flood lights to facilitate year round and night-time use of this public pitch	€12,500
Gibraltar, Finisklin, Sligo	Refurbishment of public walkway and recreation area at Gibraltar, Sligo.	€50,000
Sligo Urban Area	Purchase of equipment for festivals and events – Purchase of a lighting installation which can be used by Festival Organisers e.g. St. Patrick’s Day / Christmas, Summer Music Festival etc.	€20,000
Doorly Park Playground, Sligo	Refurbishment of existing playground at Doorly Park, Sligo.	€55,000
Strandhill	Purchase of equipment and equipment storage area for Sligo Surf Centre	€75,000
Carraroe (Stenson Park) Community facility	Refurbish toilets in existing sports facility, install community information board and purchase outdoor gym equipment	€25,000
Ransboro Community Park,(Coolera / Strandhill)	Replacement of artificial surface on existing community sports pitch which was been unplayable as existing surface has reached end of life.	€45,770
Enniscrone	Rising energy costs resulted in the temporary closure of this community facility earlier this year. Proposal to install PV panels together with heat exchanger in order to reduce energy costs to ensure the facility remains operational for the community	€120,000
Ballinafad Community Park & Playground	1. Refurbishment works at community playground 2. Drainage works at community playing field 3. Purchase of equipment to support the Old School Community Café	€40,000
Ballymote Community Park	Replacement of 3 – 4 No. pieces of play equipment in existing Ballymote Community Playground.	€32,000
Gurteen Community Park	Extension of community walking trail around existing sports fields	€35,000
Riverstown Village	Enhance public lighting along roadway linking village to Riverstown Community Park	€25,537