Further €200,000 funding for Galway community groups and sports clubs.

This additional government funding through the Department of Rural and Community Development for projects by community groups and sports clubs is a real boost.

Over €200,000 has been allocated to five projects in County Galway in the second tranche of CLAR funding in addition to €410,000 announced for 10 projects last month. Over 15 groups in towns and villages across Galway have now received funding in 2022 through Minister Heather Humphrey’s CLÁR programme.

CLÁR Measure 1 supports developing community facilities & amenities in more rural areas.

Congratulations to the committee for #Killyan Community Sports Field based opposite Shiven Rovers between #Ballinamore Bridge & #Newbridge. The team here have been so active especially in the last few months with volunteers painting the clubhouse and giving it a facelift as well as fundraising. This clubhouse dates back to 1932, celebrating their 90th anniversary this year and now successful funding of €45,000 to further develop walkways and lighting around the pitch as well as better drainage and a seating area for people to enjoy.

#Collins Park Community Playground in #Glenamaddy has also received funding of €18,904 to make improvements and local Councillor Peter Keaveney has been very supportive of this project. This fund is a way to access funding for playgrounds with similar projects funded for #Portumna playground and at #Donoghpatrick National School which is a great amenity for families and young children in the local areas.

Well done to the community group at #Skehana as well who have won the maximum funding of €50,000 to upgrade carparking.

Finally, to acknowledge the regeneration teams within Galway County Council who work with community groups to develop our outdoor spaces in towns & villages across the county. And at the core of these projects are volunteers within these groups to drive these ideas so well done to all.