€350,000 Clar funding boost for local projects
Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy has today confirmed that nine projects in Westmeath have received €350,000 in total funding under the 2023 CLÁR Programme. The funding has been allocated as part of a further €6.2 million allocation under the programme to 152 projects nationwide.
The new funding will support projects across the county in areas classified as disadvantaged through the Pobal index.
Deputy Troy said: “The substantial Clar funding announced this morning will make such a big difference in our communities and is another example of this government’s investment in rural Ireland and in our smaller communities.
“I am pleased to have worked with a number of the successful groups in advancing applications and look forward to the works being carried out in the coming months.”
The following Westmeath based projects were successful in securing funding:
Gaine Park, Multyfarnham, Public toilets, €45,000;
Rosemount Community Centre, Upgrade outdoor recreational area, €49,968;
Multyfarnham Men’s Shed and Lakelands Area Retreat and Cancer Centre (LARCC), Cloister refurbishment and wheelchair access to Men’s Shed, €27,000;
Streete Parish Park, Purchase indoor gym equipment and convert space in the community hall into Indoor multi use gym facility, €50,000;
Raharney Tidy Towns, Upgrading the existing access way to the amenity park and enhancement of the existing architectural lights, €40,770;
Bunbrosna View Residents Association, Kilbeggan Linear Park and heritage signage upgrade, €50,000;
Market Hill Residents Association, Ballymore and St Owen's Church of Ireland, Exercise equipment and restoration works to St Owen's Church of Ireland, €26,698;
Gaine Park, Multyfarnham, Installation of all weather seating, €33,525;
Coole Development Group, Repair works to the existing wall at the access to Mayne graveyard including landscaping, €27,540.
“Investing in Our Rural Future and supporting our rural communities are key priorities of Fianna Fáil in government,” said Deputy Troy, “I will continue working to ensure that our rural communities benefit from projects that will make them more vibrant places to live, work and visit.”