132 Mayo local projects share €400,000 windfall: See who got what
THE Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, has confirmed that 132 small scale local community initiatives in Mayo have been supported under the 2018 Community Enhancement Programme.
The CEP provides capital grants to community groups and is targeted towards enhancing facilities in disadvantaged communities.
Last year, Minister Ring allocated €403,732 to Mayo LCDC to support small scale local initiatives. The minister has today announced the identity of the projects supported under 2018 CEP.
Nationally, over 3,000 such projects have been supported through the Programme for total funding of €12.5 million.
Examples of the types of projects supported in Mayo include:
* €3,225 for the installation of a CCTV system for Westport GAA Club
* €9,800 to renovate and upgrade old machinery in Kilitmagh Men's Shed
* €3,225 to create outdoor garden at Mulranny Day Centre
* €20,000 for IT Equipment for Ballina Arts Centre
The full list is at the bottom of this report.
Speaking today, Minister Ring said: “Having allocated over €400,000 for Mayo under the Community Enhancement Programme in 2018, I am delighted to be able to announce the 132 local projects which have benefitted from the Programme.
“This investment shows that a relatively small amount of money can go a long way. Communities right throughout Mayo will benefit from this investment.
“A range of organisations were approved for funding; these included groups supporting the community, groups providing facilities for sporting activities, health organisations, youth groups and TidyTowns groups. Projects funded included energy efficient upgrades, developing community gardens, provision of defibrillators, CCTV, and sports and IT equipment.
“The CEP provides vital funding to support important work by communities and I am delighted that my department can help in this way.”
The application process was administered by Mayo LCDC and involved an open application process.
The fill list of Mayo organisations to receive funding, and for what purpose, is as follows:
3rd Mayo Scouts Ballinrobe New heating System €4,000
Abbeytown/Abbeyview Residents Association Defibrillator €1,000
Achill Community Gardening Club Equipment €765
Achill Heinrich Bóll Association Renovate cottage for artist residency €3,225
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland Equipment €725
Ardnaree Boxing Club Equipment €383
Balla Community Council CLG Purchase of ride on lawnmower €2,300
Balla GAA Club/ Balla Ladies Gaelic Football Club Equipment €765
Ballina Arts Centre IT Equipment €20,000
Ballina Carers Support Group Equipment €765
Ballina Chamber of Commerce and Ballina Tourist office Convert space into a hot desk/digital hub office space €5,000
Ballina Community First Responders Defibrillators and equipment €5,000
Ballina Community Radio Equipment €764
Ballina Stephenites GAA Club Construct new walkway around back of pitch and erect new floodlights to new pitch €5,000
Ballinrobe Bridge Club Bridgemate 11 devices €1,000
Ballinrobe Community Garden Project Equipment €765
Ballinrobe Town Park Ltd Equipment €4,000
Ballintubber Community Council Signage €765
Ballintubber GAA Club Development/renovation of Club House €5,300
Ballybeg Residents Association Equipment €765
Ballycastle GAA Club Renovate community centre €5,000
Ballycroy Community Council Ltd Renovate toilets in the community centre €3,225
Ballycroy GAA Club Upgrade and renovate GAA clubhouse, grounds, pitch and facilities €3,225
Ballyglass Community Council Company Ltd (Ballyglass Community Childcare Service) Build an extension to the afterschool service €8,000
Ballyhaunis Abbey Partnership 10 outdoor gym stations €8,000
Ballyhaunis Family and Community Resource Centre Equip and furnish a new after school service €5,000
Ballyheane Community Council Equipment €765
Ballyheane Community Sports Club CLG Extend existing bridge provide safer and more accessible access €10,300
Belcarra Community Co-Operative Society Ltd Community Amenities €5,300
Brickens Community Centre CLG Upgrade the immediate ground space around the community centre €4,000
Burrishoole Community Partnership Ltd Fencing for perimeter of new Community Pitch €3,225
Bushfield Enhancement Group Equipment €612
Cairde an Geata Mor Equipment €765
Cairdeas Kilmovee FRC IT Equipment €535
Carnacon Community Development Association Remove/restore ceilings in meeting rooms €7,300
Castlebar Social Services CLG IT Equipment €7,800
Castlebar Town Football Club New goals €2,300
Charlestown and District Development Association Equipment €765
Charlestown Athletic Football Club Equipment €765
Charlestown Boxing Club Equipment €363
Clara Development Company DAC (Clare Island Community Centre) Energy upgrade renovation of Community Centre €10,225
Clare Lake/McMahon Park Development Committee Total replacement of the Arch Overbridge in the Clare Lake/Mc Mahon Park €13,500
Claremorris Boxing Club Equipment €765
Claremorris Community Radio Kit out/soundproof new studios, upgrade computer and IT equipment €10,000
Clogher Environmental Group Install new windows in Community Centre €3,300
Clooncrundra Trails Development Group Upgrade of loop walk in the village €5,300
Club Sacair Iorrais Aontaithe (Erris United Soccer Club) Equipment €765
Coiste CultUr Teanga agus Forbartha Thuar Mhic Éadaigh Teo Improve facilities for the community centre €8,300
Comhar Dun Chaochain Teo Essential improvement/enhancement works on the Ceathru Thaidhg loop walks €6,225
Comhlacht Pobey Beal Deirg Equipment €9,225
Cong Community Centre Ltd, T/A The Crossroads, Cong Equipment €765
Crimlin Sports and Social Club Remove/refit floor in the local hall €7,300
Croagh Patrick Stakeholders Group Ltd Path development on Croagh Patrick Summit €4,725
Crossboyne Youth Group Defibrillator €1,000
Down Syndrome Mayo Develop/renovate the home of the late Maire Campbell which was donated to Down Syndrome, Ireland €10,000
Drum Community Council Equipment €765
Drymill Lawns Residents Association Equipment €383
Erris Beekeepers Association Equipment €765
Foxford Traditional Weekend Run Equipment €689
Fr Peyton Memorial Centre Ltd Interactive Equipment €3,500
Fr Peyton Memorial Company Ltd Equipment €765
Friends of Doohoma Coastline Signage €383
Garrymore GAA Develop all weather year round training/recreational use playing facility €5,000
Geesala Boxing Club Equipment €765
Geesala Community Council and Development Ltd Renovate disused area in Community Centre building €3,225
Glenamoy Social Services Equipment €1,000
Glencorrib Community Sports Walkway around perimeter of grounds in sports field €5,000
Halla Pobal Baingear Teo Development/renovation of community centre €3,225
Honors Grove Residents Equipment €383
Humbert Development Association Equipment €765
Inishturk Community Club 9 seater wheelchair accessible bus €5,225
Inver Community Enhancement Group Signage €765
Inver Community Enhancement Group Solar panels €2,225
Keenagh Development Committee Equipment €1,000
Kilbeagh Community Alert Group Equipment for 3 First Responder teams €4,000
Kilcommon Rural Social Scheme Equipment €383
Kileen Community Council Ltd Extension to existing Community Centre €3,225
Kilitmagh and District Men's Shed Renovate/upgrade redundant old machinery shed for the Men's Shed €9,800
Kilkelly Christmas 2018 Equipment €383
Kilkelly Village Enhancement Equipment €765
Killala Community Council Newstart Upgrade downstairs toilet block €5,500
Killala Squash Club Equipment €765
Killawalla Community Council CLG Replace the boiler of the Community Centre €4,300
Kilmaine Community Walkway Equipment €765
Kilmaine Foróige Club Equipment €764
Kilmeena Community Library Equipment €750
Kilmovee Community Housing Installation of energy efficient fittings with motion presence detectors €4,000
Kilmurry Sport and Social Centre Equipment €765
Kiltane Old Cemetery Restoration Committee Equipment €383
Knockmore Village Enhancement Group Equipment €2,500
Knockmore/Foxford Boxing Club Refurbish an old school/community with dressing rooms and toilet/showers €5,500
Lake District Athletics Club Equipment €765
Lecanvey Community Centre Re-roof the main hall €3,225
Lough Mask Heritage Committee Windows upgrade/kitchenette room and boiler upgrade €5,000
Louisburgh Community Futures CLG Re-development of Grotto Area and IT equipment €2,225
Luisne Art Project Equipment €374
Mayo Male Voice Choir Equipment €765
Mayo Volunteer Centre ICT Equipment €5,000
Mna Gaoth Saile Equipment €383
Moy Canoe Club Equipment €765
Moygownagh Community Council Equipment €1,000
Muinrie a' Chorrin Teo Install CCTV cameras €6,225
Mulranny Day Centre Housing CLG Create recreational facility comprising an accessible outdoor garden area enclosed €3,225
Mulranny/Tiernaur Amenity Centre CLG Add soundproofing layer in the main sports hall and CCTV €3,225
N84 Atavally/Luffertaun Residents Association Defibrillator €765
Naionra Cois Fharraige Teo, Drum Equipment €765
Newport and District Development Company Ltd Renovation and expansion of the existing community playground €3,225
Partry Residents Association Equipment €765
Roundfort Community Centre Front door, windows and a new blow heater €6,000
Seribhisi Curam Chill Chomain Teo Upgrade heating system. €2,225
Sharkey Hill Community Centre Equipment €750
SST Cill tSeandna Equipment €574
St Anne's Boxing Club Upgrade of energy efficiency in club €2,225
St Joseph's Community Alert Equipment €765
St Oliver Plunkett National School / After-School and Pre-School Construction works for extra space in preschool €5,000
Straide Community Development Group Equipment €765
Straide Historical Society Defibrillator €765
Straide Rural Social Scheme Equipment €765
Swinford Amenities Development Company Ltd Equipment €765
Swinford Amenities Development Company Ltd Develop an all-weather grass area €5,000
Swinford Area CE Ltd Equipment €765
Swinford Area CE Ltd Purchase of a new Lawnmower €3,000
Swinford Athletic Boxing Club Equipment €765
Swinford Athletic Club Provide lighting for the track €5,000
Swinford Cruisers Equipment €383
Swinford Kilasser Ladies GFC Equipment €765
The Youth Booth, Maple Youth Centre Funding for energy efficient and cost effective lighting €3,100
Turlough Community Development Association Insulation €5,300
Turlough Heritage Committee Create a loop walk around the village €5,300
Westport GAA Club Equipment €765
Westport GAA Club Installation of CCTV system €3,225
Westport Sports Complex Ltd Equipment €765