Senator Aisling Dolan - Strong Voice, New Vision.

Great news for Roscommon under Towns & Villages with €1 million in funding.

December 14, 2022

Fantastic news today, I have just received confirmation from the colleague Heather Humphreys Minister for Justice, Minister for Rural and Community Development & Minister for Social Protection that €162,000 in funding has been secured to develop a public green space in #Athleague.

Minister Humphreys visited #Athleague last July & officially opened the brand-new community centre in the heart of the village. The fabulous looking community center is now a hive of activity, a work hub, sports hub & community a space and is an absolute credit to the local committee.

During the visit the Minister viewed the green space where the community have planned to create a public garden, it is located next to the church and behind the community center. The committee showed her the pathways recently installed and mentioned they were seeking funding to complete their vision for the area, well Christmas has come early to Athleague this year!

Never to stand still, last weekend hundreds came out to partake in the Athleague Christmas Tractor Run and the indoor Christmas Market, another mighty event organised by volunteers in the heart of the village.

Congratulations

to the fantastic committee and volunteers who have delivered so much for the community and parish of Athleague, what a legacy you have created for locals and visitors to enjoy for many years ahead!

Other winners of funding in Roscommon are;

#Ballinlough wins €100,000 for Streetscape Enhancement

#Ballinagare wins €50,000 for a masterplan for community centre environs, with the aim of developing a recreational amenity on the community centre site. Potential for outdoor amenities, play space, basketball/tennis courts, community garden, and outdoor dining space.

ROSCOMMON	Project / Location	Description	Allocation
Roscommon	Arigna	The proposal is the three phase development of the village to include a public sports park; a pedestrian Plaza and ancillary works to put the Heart back into this historical village of Arigna.	€499,950
Roscommon	Athleague	To develop a public green space and recreational amenity in Athleague village centre, in order to make it a vibrant hub for community enjoyment and to increase footfall to local businesses by increasing visitors time spent in the area.	€162,540
Roscommon	Cootehall	To enhance Cootehall village including the refurbishment of a derelict building on the grounds of John McGahern Museum and the installation of a gazebo on the site.	€249,930
Roscommon	SEM - Ballinlough	Funding under the Streetscape Enhancement Measure in Ballinlough	€100,000
Roscommon	PDM - Ballinagare	Masterplan for community centre environs, with the aim of developing a recreational amenity on the community centre site. Potential for outdoor amenities, play space, basketball/tennis courts, community garden, and outdoor dining space.	€49,999.50
	TOTAL	ROSCOMMON	€1,062,419.50

Great news for Roscommon under Towns & Villages with €1 million in funding.

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