Over €346,000 in Community Centre Investment Funding for Donegal
Fianna Fáil TD Pat the Cope Gallagher has warmly welcomed the announcement by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD
Sixteen community projects across County Donegal have been granted over €346,000 under Category 1 of the Community Centre Investment Fund 2026.
The funding will support a wide range of improvement works including energy efficiency upgrades, accessibility improvements, community facility enhancements, fire safety works and refurbishment projects.
Fianna Fáil TD Pat the Cope Gallagher has warmly welcomed the announcement by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD.
Welcoming the announcement, Deputy Gallagher said: "I am delighted to see this significant investment in community facilities across Donegal. Community centres are at the heart of our towns, villages and islands, providing invaluable services, activities and meeting spaces for people of all ages.
This funding will help local committees and volunteers carry out essential improvements that will enhance facilities, reduce energy costs, improve accessibility and ensure these centres remain vibrant hubs within their communities.
I want to commend the tremendous work carried out by community groups and volunteers right across Donegal. Their commitment and dedication have been instrumental in securing this funding and in maintaining these important community assets."Deputy Gallagher added: "This announcement demonstrates the Government's continued commitment to strengthening rural communities and supporting the local facilities that play such an important role in community life. I look forward to seeing these projects progress and the positive impact they will have across Donegal."
The successful projects include community centres, parish halls, resource centres and other local facilities, with funding being provided for a wide range of developments.
Foresters Community Hall in Killybegs and Glenswilly CLG Community Centre in Letterkenny have each been allocated €25,000. The funding for Foresters Community Hall will support the installation of solar panels and a suspended ceiling, while Glenswilly CLG Community Centre will use its allocation for heating system upgrades.
Leghowney Community Hall has been awarded €24,000 for toilet renovations, storage improvements, insulation and soundproofing. Ardara Community Facilities (CLG Ard an Rátha) will receive €23,750 for the installation of a solar PV and battery storage system, while Mevagh Family Resource Centre in Downings has also been allocated €23,750 for painting, flooring and general improvement works.
Mullanmore Old School in Glenties will receive €23,820 for accessibility improvements, while Mountcharles Community Centre has been awarded €23,722 for interior and exterior painting.
Ionad Naomh Fionnán in Falcarragh will receive €23,682 for solar panel installation, with Ardara Community Centre allocated €23,440 for refurbishment of its kitchen and toilet facilities.
Ionad Pobail Mhín an Aoire in Carrick has been awarded €23,200 for sound absorption panels, while Halla Naomh Bríde in Lettermacaward will receive €22,843 for ceiling, insulation, painting and refurbishment works.
Coláiste Aoidh Mhic Bhricne in Teelin has been allocated €18,050 for repainting, while Craoibhín Community Enterprise Centre in Termon will receive €15,347 for the development of a sensory room.
Cully Orange Hall has been awarded €12,204 for fire safety upgrades, furniture and painting, while Niall Mór Community and Enterprise Centre in Killybegs will receive €11,000 for exterior maintenance and repainting.
Holy Trinity Parish Hall in Dunfanaghy has been allocated €10,450 for floor repairs and interior painting, while A Chultúrlann on Arranmore will receive €10,366 for replacement windows and the purchase of pop-up tables. Inver Community Centre will receive €6,254 for outdoor access and fire safety improvements.