Tipperary TD announces over half a million euro in funding for community projects
Published 7th Oct 2024, 13:33 GMT
This funding of €522,397 is part of the CLÁR Grant Scheme for rural communities
Tipperary TD Michael Lowry announced the CLÁR Grant Scheme has achieved funding totalling €522,39 that will support a variety of community projects aimed at enhancing accessibility, improving facilities, and fostering community spirit.
The community projects that will receive this funding in Tipperary are listed below:
- The River Suir Blueway Newcastle and “The Lot” Community Park, Ballyporeen will receive funding of €45,963 to build wheelchair accessible facilities and picnic/seating at multiple locations.
- Ballingarry Community Field: Install tarmac on the existing car parking area - €50,000
- Clonakenny GAA: Resurfacing and lining of the Club car park - €44,078
- Silvermines GAA Clubhouse Renovation and Inclusivity Project: Accessible enhancement works to handball alley, community gym, new wheelchair accessible toilet facility and kitchen area - €41,853
- Donohill Playground: Refurbishment of Community Playground - €47,773
- Upperchurch Village Car Park: Upgrade works to Upperchurch Village car park - €36,000
- Carrig and Riverstown Community Hall Extension: Permanent storage area - €28,237
- Newcastle GAA: Development of a community walking track - €50,000
- Toomevara Layby: Development works at Toomevara Layby - €27,000
- Upperchurch Drombane GAA: Spectator Viewing Area including wheelchair accessible ramp, hand railing and seating - €43,924
- Cloughjordan FC: Installation of looped walking track - €50,000
- Solohead GAA: Resurfacing of the entrance and car park - €42,553
- Newcastle Muintir na Tíre Community Hall: Community Hall refurbishment - €15,016
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