Major funding boost for upgrade and enhancement of county Longford community centres
Aurora Hall Development Committee Legan and Mullinalaghta Community Centre have been included in the Community Centre Investment Fund.
Funding has been announced for the upgrade and enhancement of two community centres in county Longford.
Aurora Hall Development Committee Legan and Mullinalaghta Community Centre have been included in the Community Centre Investment Fund.
Longford TD Micheál Carrigy warmly welcomed the announcement on Friday.
“It’s great news for Aurora Hall Development Committee Legan which has received € 17, 680 and Mullinalaghta Community Centre which has received € 16,050 through the Community Centre Investment Fund for solar panel systems.
“This fund helps to keep community centres upgraded and enhanced, community centres are vital for rural communities, they provide a venue and home for so many groups and activities, congratulations to the all on their successful applications.”
A total of 279 projects nationwide have been announced with an interactive map detailing the locations and proposed works for each successful applicant.
The Community Centres Investment Fund 2026 - Refurbishment– was launched in March 2026 to provide support for upgrade and enhancement works on existing community centres under two categories: Category 1 for minor works with grant aid up to €25,000; Category 2 for larger works with grant aid up to €100,000.
Further approvals under category 2, which will see funding of up to €100,000 for larger improvement works, will be announced in the coming months.