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Carlow Town
Funding announced last week by Minister for Children, Disability, and Equality Norma Foley sees County Carlow take home a share of €500,000 in funding for new recreational spaces for teenagers.
Carlow County Council will receive funding of €50,000.
The funding is to be used in Bagenalstown with the project title being Bagenalstown Outdoor Interactive Teen Space.
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Minister Foley said:
‘I am delighted to announce the successful applicants to the Making Spaces for and with Teenagers Pilot Project. This funding of €500,000 from the Dormant Accounts Fund will provide innovative and exciting recreational spaces for Irish teenagers. By providing safe, inclusive spaces for our young people to meet and spend time together, we are investing in the future of our communities and allowing young people to thrive, learn and grow.
I am also very pleased that young people were given a strong voice in both developing the projects and assessing the quality of the final applications. ”
Neighbouring County Laois is set to receive an even greater share of the funding with the Laois County Council being awarded €125,000 for their project, Giving young people the 'Sun, Moon, and Stars'.
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