Major funding boost for Louth theatre
Funding boost through the Community Recognition Fund
M.A.D Youth Theatre in Dundalk is one of six community projects in Louth to receive funding through the Community Recognition Fund, it was announced on Monday by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD.
M.A.D Youth Theatre is to receive €55,545 for an upgrade to its theatre. The other five projects in Louth to receive funding are:
- St Marys LGFC - €62,688 for the refurbishment of the ladies changing rooms & public toilets.
- St Nicholas GFC - €88,849 for an outdoor gym & walkway surfacing.
- Autism Support Louth & Meath - €69,863 for the upgrade and replacement of sensory garden and playground equipment at the Abacas Special School.
- Culture Connect CLG - €200,000 to renovate and restore the former Drogheda Youth Development building for community use.
- Meath Accessible Transport Project CLG - €100,000 for a wheelchair accessible bus .
The Community Recognition Fund was first introduced in 2023 to recognise the huge efforts made by communities in welcoming and supporting people coming to Ireland. The funding announced on Monday is going to projects located in those towns, villages and city neighbourhoods that are hosting and supporting new arrivals.
The funding being provided is going to projects located in those towns, villages and city neighbourhoods that are hosting and supporting our new arrivals.
Announcing the funding on Monday, Minister Calleary said: “In keeping with the government’s renewed commitment to ensuring local communities are supported to make their town, village and parish thriving places to live, work and raise a family, I am very happy to be making this announcement which will see 163 very worthwhile projects receiving funding to deliver key community infrastructure across the country.
“Through this continued investment under the Community Recognition Fund, to support towns and villages who have welcomed new arrivals, these communities will now enjoy upgrades to their sports facilities, community centres, recreational trails, community parks and play spaces.
“Local authorities who administer this funding have engaged with communities to identify their specific needs which vary from one area to another. The diverse projects I am announcing today address those differing needs.”