Welcome boost in funding for Louth community centres

News that €113,885 has been allocated for five community projects across Louth under the Community Centres Investment Fund (CCIF), has been welcomed by Louth Fianna Fáil TD Erin McGreehan.

The centres that will benefit from the funding are Mullaghbuoy Community Centre, St Mary's Parochial Hall, Ardee Community Centre, Mattock Rangers GFC Community Centre, and Mell Community Hall.

The funding is to support a range of improvement, refurbishment, accessibility and energy-efficiency works at the centre as follows:

• Mullaghbuoy Community Centre - Interior renovations & energy upgrades: €25,000.
• St Mary's Parochial Hall - Replace exterior doors and gutters, exterior fascia and interior painting: €25,000.
• Ardee Community Centre - Stage upgrade works: €24,500.
• Mattock Rangers GFC Community Centre - Installation of insulation and energy upgrades: €15,635.
• Mell Community Hall - Install cavity wall and attic Insulation, composite doors and toilets refurbishment: €23,750.

Welcoming the funding, Deputy McGreehan said: "I am delighted to see nearly €115,000 being allocated to community projects across Louth.

"These facilities play an important role in our towns and villages, providing spaces for sporting organisations, groups, community activities, and people of all ages.

"This funding will allow these organisations to carry out essential improvements, from accessibility works and heating upgrades to insulation, roofing, flooring and general refurbishment.

"Supporting our community facilities is an investment in the future of rural towns and villages across Louth, and I will continue to advocate for further funding opportunities for local groups and organisations."

The news was also welcomed by Louth Fine Gael TD Paula Butterly, who said that, “community centres are at the heart of local life, providing a vital space for sporting, cultural, educational and social activities. This funding will help ensure these important facilities remain modern, accessible and energy efficient for years to come.

"I particularly welcome the strong focus on energy efficiency measures across a number of these projects. Reducing running costs will help community groups direct more resources towards services and activities that benefit local people.

“These centres are run by dedicated volunteers and committees, and this investment is recognition of the tremendous work they do in strengthening communities throughout County Louth.

"The Community Centres Investment Fund has made a real difference in towns and villages across the country, and I look forward to further announcements under the fund in the coming months for larger-scale projects."