Major funding boost announced for community groups across Limerick
NEARLY 100 schools, clubs and organisations in communities across Limerick are set to receive €1.389 million new Government funding.
Details of the funding, under the Community Recognition Fund, have been announced as part of a €50m package nationally.
The funds allocated to 90 Limerick communities range from €164,500 to €500 and are to reward local communities that have welcomed Ukrainians and other nationalities - click here for full details.
The initiative is designed to support and reward communities that have welcomed families and citizens from Ukraine and other countries.
Details of the announcement were made this Thursday during a visit to Lourdes Parish Hall on Dublin’s Sean McDermott Street by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Minister of State Joe O’Brien.
Announcing the first tranche of the successful projects, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar commented: “Communities across Ireland have responded to the migration crisis, whether it involves people fleeing the war in Ukraine or seeking asylum from other parts of the world. We have opened our homes, schools, sporting and community facilities."
Minister Humphreys added: "This €50 million Community Recognition Fund is all about recognising the efforts of communities who have gone above and beyond during what has been a very challenging period for our country. It’s about supporting towns and villages nationwide that have shown such generosity in welcoming people from Ukraine and other countries."
Through the new initiative, the Government will support the development of parks and recreational amenities including sports and outdoor equipment, transport infrastructure, playgrounds and even festivals.
Welcoming the allocation for community groups and organisations in Limerick, Limerick City Fine Gael TD and Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Kieran O’Donnell said: “Projects supported by this fund in Limerick range from largescale multi-purpose sports facilities, upgrades to community centres, equipment for sports clubs, outdoor walks, playgrounds and more.
“Across the City and County, our Limerick schools, clubs and organisations are doing fantastic work in their communities and this new fund marks their ongoing contribution and dedication locally.”
Deputy O’Donnell concluded by saying that he “looks forward” to seeing the “benefits of the roll-out of these projects” for the chosen organisations in the coming period.