Louth County Council welcome north Louth CLÁR funding
The Community Support Team Louth County Council have welcomed the news that all ten projects submitted to the Department of Rural and Community Development for consideration have been approved for funding under the CLÁR 2023 scheme.
Four projects were given the green light by the Department in December, and the remaining six projects were given approval in the last week. Cooley Kickhams GFC were approved funding of €50,000 for the installation of a tarmacadam surface on the existing car park and were also approved funding of €14,378 for improvement works and an extension to the existing walking track.
Cúchulainn Gaels GFC were successful in securing funding of €44,910 towards the construction of accessible changing rooms to include toilets and shower facilities, while Glenmore Athletics Club were approved €50,000 for the upgrade of the existing six lane synthetic track to include resurfacing and relining.
Omeath Tidy Towns secured funding of €44,951 for the installation of solar compactor bins and an information panel on recycling and €45,000 has been approved for car park upgrades at Mullaghbuoy Community Centre. Four schools were also successful in securing funding - €48,192 for the construction of a garden room at Scoil Náisiúnta Muire, Rampark; €32,859 for upgrade works to the soft play area at Scoil Naomh Bríd Omeath; €34,658 for the installation of a soft multi-purpose playing surface to include benches and picnic tables at Dulargy National School and €50,000 for the installation of an astro-turf MUGA facility at Scoil Naomh Lorcan Omeath.
Chief Executive of Louth County Council, Ms Joan Martin, welcomed the news:
“The approval of funding in the amount of almost €415,000 for 10 projects is a huge boost for the north Louth area and will result in significant benefits for the communities and surrounding areas. It also reflects the collaborative effort between Louth County Council and community leaders to foster development and well-being in the area”.
Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, Councillor Paula Butterly added that “the Cooley Peninsula region, the only identified CLÁR area in County Louth, is known for its natural beauty and communities and these projects will address the needs and enhance the quality of life for the residents there”.