Seven Mayo groups to share €289,060 in CLÁR funding
Seven community groups and schools in Mayo are set to receive €289,060 under Measures 1 and 2 of the 2021 CLÁR programme.
Mayo TD Alan Dillon acknowledged today's funding and continued support by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys.
Deputy Dillon said: “The CLÁR funding announced today will support safety measures and recreational areas for schools and communities.
"The CLÁR programme is a great scheme to help make our communities better places to live, work and raise families.
"I congratulate the schools and community groups who worked alongside Mayo County Council to put forward these initiatives.
"This CLÁR funding will make an important contribution in getting the projects over the line.”
The following projects were selected under the 2021 CLÁR Programme:
Cong NS, set down area with traffic management system including island, turning circle and footpaths, €44,100.
Currabaggan NS Health and Safety, measures including safety lights, pedestrian crossing and parking,€29,700.
Parke, Keelogues, Crimlin GAA Pitch and Parke NS, construction of pedestrian/cycle link from Parke NS to GAA pitch and safe drop of area. Provision of outdoor track for exercise and cycle training, €43,000.
Keel Community Playground, provision of a range of new playground equipment. Upgrade surface on the playground, replace signage and access gates, €50,000.
Belcarra Community Council, provision of an outdoor all weather MUGA, €50,000.
Ballycastle Community Hall, ducting for car park lighting, drainage, levelling and refurbishment of existing car park, €22,260.
Claremorris Chamber of Commence, provision of 26 car parking spaces to facilitate increased demand for use of the playground, MUGA and Clare Lake amenities with new pedestrian entrance, €50,000.
Welcoming the announcement, Deputy Michael Ring stated: “I am very pleased to note that seven very worthwhile projects in Mayo have been funded under the CLÁR programme.
"The funding is an investment in our youth which in turn is an investment in our future. It is vital that the Government continue to support towns and villages through investment to prevent decline”.
“The projects will provide and improve safety infrastructure such as footpaths, public lighting, traffic calming measures and car parking facilities. This measure also continues to support projects that help adapt the environs of schools and community facilities to help meet challenges arising from the pandemic."
In a statement, Castlebar Councillor Ger Deere said he is delighted to have received confirmation from his colleague Alan Dillon that over €90,000 in Clár funding has been awarded to two communities in the Castlebar Municipal Area, Parke/Crimlin/Keelogues GAA Club, Parke NS and the Belcarra community.
He stated: "Well done to these two great communities and to Ann Sweeney of Mayo County Council and her staff for preparing these successful applications.
"I look forward to continue working and supporting both areas in completing these and future projects.
"I would also thank Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, for her time when I made representations to her on these projects over the last few months."