- Investment in Sports Clubs and Schools right across the country
- Funding for our Playgrounds, Astro-Turf Pitches, Running Tracks and Spectator Stands
- Community Centres and Local Halls to be given a new lease of life
- Development of Green Spaces, Sensory Gardens and Biodiversity Areas
- Minister Humphreys: “This funding will improve the lives of families living in Rural Ireland”
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced over €11.4 million to deliver 264 projects under the 2024 CLÁR Programme.
The investment will support the development of sports and outdoor facilities such as playgrounds, astro-turf pitches, running tracks and spectator stands.
Community Centres and Local Halls will also be upgraded and given a new lease life as part of the initiative.
There is a big focus too on supporting Schools by investing in play areas for children.
There is also significant funding to develop green spaces, sensory gardens and biodiversity areas, with funding also going to a number of Tidy Towns groups.
The investment of over €11.4 million announced by Minister Humphreys represents one of the largest allocations under the CLÁR Programme to date.
Minister Humphreys said :
“Under ‘Our Rural Future’, we have put unprecedented investment into our towns and villages.
That’s because we are passionate about ensuring our rural communities can realise their potential.
“Investment is one thing; But you also need the buy-in from communities on the ground.
“This announcement today under CLÁR has only been possible because of the work and efforts of our local groups and volunteers.
“You are the people who have spearheaded these projects from Day One; Projects that will leave a lasting difference on your communities for years to come.”
Today’s announcement builds on the €2.1 million announced in September to support community groups through the provision of Mobility, Cancer Care, Meals on Wheels and Community First Responders Transport.
This brings the total investment to over €13.5 million in support of over 310 projects in CLÁR areas nationwide so far this year under the 2024 programme.