€308,000 announced for upgrades at 17 Mayo community centres
The funding will support a range of projects, including roof repairs, solar panel installations, toilet upgrades, kitchen refurbishments and accessibility improvements, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, said.
More than €307,000 has been allocated to 17 community centres across Mayo to fund refurbishment, accessibility and improvement works under the Government’s Community Centre Investment Fund.
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, announced the funding today, November 6, as part of a nationwide investment of more than €5.6 million to support improvement works at 279 community centres.
The Mayo allocation of €307,908 will support a range of projects, including roof repairs, solar panel installations, toilet upgrades, kitchen refurbishments and accessibility improvements.
Among the successful applicants, Ballyglass Community Centre has been awarded €25,000 for toilet upgrades and wheelchair ramps, while Moygownagh Community Centre will receive €25,000 for roof repairs and solar panel installation.
Glencorrib/Kilroe Sportsfield has been allocated €24,750 for refurbishment works, while Parke Community Centre will receive €24,966 for enhancement works. Taugheen Community Centre has also secured €24,760 to refurbish external doors and windows.
Other projects receiving funding include:
- Aghamore Community Centre – €6,234 for an equipment upgrade.
- An tSeanscoil, Carrateigue – €23,722 for solar panel installation.
- Ballyhaunis Community Hall – €14,090 for a sound system upgrade and whiteboard installation.
- Curam Family Centre, Claremorris – €12,102 for toilet refurbishment.
- Errew Community Centre – €14,691 for solar panel installation.
- Inishturk Community Centre – €10,337 for toilet upgrades.
- Inver Community Centre – €23,655 for an accessible entrance.
- Killeen Community Centre – €10,200 for kitchen refurbishment.
- Kilmore Clubhouse – €13,819 for refurbishment works.
- Louisburgh Town Hall – €14,107 for an interior upgrade and shed installation.
- Monsignor Horan Centre, Partry – €19,979 for structural repairs.
- Mulranny Amenity Hall – €20,496 for the establishment of a digital hub.
Speaking about the announcement, Minister Calleary said community centres were at the heart of local life, providing important spaces for social, cultural and sporting activities.
He said the investment would help community groups become more resilient while allowing them to provide a wider range of facilities and supports in more comfortable, sustainable and accessible surroundings.
“I am delighted to be supporting 17 local community centres in County Mayo,” he said.
The Minister also congratulated the successful applicants.
“Community Centres are at the very heart of our local areas in Mayo, providing social spaces for group activity, and giving people, old and young, an opportunity to socialise within their own communities,” he said.
The funding comes under Category 1 of the Community Centres Investment Fund 2026 – Refurbishment, which provides grants of up to €25,000 for smaller improvement projects.
Launched in March 2026, the fund operates across two categories, with Category 1 supporting minor works up to €25,000 and Category 2 providing grants of up to €100,000 for larger-scale refurbishment and improvement projects.
The latest announcement brings the total funding approved under the Community Centre Investment Fund to almost €118 million nationwide.
Further funding approvals under Category 2 are expected to be announced in the coming months, with grants of up to €100,000 available for larger improvement works.