Funding boost for Mayo marine and seafood initiatives

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THE Minister for Rural and Community Development, has confirmed that 29 marine and seafood initiatives in Mayo have been allocated €255,228 in funding under the under Ireland’s European Maritime & Fisheries Fund for the seafood sector.

The supports are co-funded by the government of Ireland and the European Union.

Minister Ring said: “I’m delighted to announce this investment by the government in these businesses which are so vital for our coastal communities.

“The EMFF supports investment in the fisheries, aquaculture and seafood processing sectors. The grants are co-funded by government of Ireland and the European Union. I commend Minister Creed for continuing to prioritise investment in our coastal communities.”

The following Mayo recipients have been allocated funding:

<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><span style='color:black'>Applicant</span></span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><span style='color:black'>ProjectTitle</span></span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><span style='color:black'>Grant Aid(&euro;)</span></span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>Belmullet Sea AnglingClub</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>CCTV forClubhouse</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>1,089</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>KilmeenaFor&oacute;ige Club</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>PrimaryCoastal Training</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>3,360</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>Wavesweeper Sea Adventures Limited,Erris</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>Purchaseof a Trailer</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>3,445</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>ClareIsland Regatta</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>ClareIsland Regatta 2019</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>1,902</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>Muintira'Chorr&aacute;in Teo, Currane</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>Erectionof information boards, purchase of lifejackets</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>3,608</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>MayoSailing Club, Rosmoney, Westport</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>SafetyBoat Improvements</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>9,000</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>GalwayOutdoor Education Centre Limited</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>AchillSurf &amp; Adventure Centre renewal of equipment capitalinvestment</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>10,000</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>MayoNorth Destination Steering Group</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>MayoNorth Tourist Information Map</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>4,994</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>PurteenHarbour Fishermen's Group, Achill</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>PurteenHarbour Maritime Festival</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>4,267</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>AtlanticMaritime Ltd T/A Croagh PatrickSeafoods</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>Equipment to expand distribution to food serviceoutlets</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>17,763</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>PureMagic Achill</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>Battlefor the Lake Watersports and MusicFestival</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>3,882</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>Comharchumann Forbartha Ionad Deirbhile Teo,Blacksod</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>Developing Blacksod Lighthouse &amp; Heritage Centre,Eachl&eacute;im</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>18,320</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>HarperManufacturing Limited, Westport</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>CoastalMarine Board Manufacture</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>17,500</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>UISCE,Clochair B&eacute;al an &Aacute;tha</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>Training</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>12,925</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>AchillTourism GLG</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>AchillF&eacute;ile na Mara</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>1,482</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>AchillTourism CLG</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>MaritimeHistory Trail Phase 3</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>3,401</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>MammyRed Head - Publications</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>LittleRed Head, Books</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>689</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>Roscahill Seafood Limited,Westport</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>Extending Shellfish GradingOperations</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>12,100</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>EC AUTODiagnostics</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>RemoteAssisted Diagnostic Experts</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>21,905</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>PicalityLimited</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>SocialSKU</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>12,992</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>WestCoast Crab Sales Ltd</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>Forklift</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>14,450</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>Comharchumann Forbartha Cill tS&eacute;adhnaTeo</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>Equipment Upgrade</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>17,531</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>AchillTourism CLG</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>AchillTourism Information Map</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>3,200</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>Pullathomas GraveyardCommittee</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>Pullathomas GraveyardShelter</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>4,208</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>GoExplore Hostel/Sailor's BarRestaurant</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>FestivalCanopy</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>1,000</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>MayoCounty Council</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>Tullaghan Ferry Slipway FeasibilityStudy</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>6,280</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>GesalaCommunity Council &amp; DevelopmentLtd</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>GesalaCommunity Gym</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>15,160</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>GesalaCommunity Council &amp; DevelopmentLtd</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>GesalaCommunity Gym - Swim &amp; RehabilitationPool</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>26,958</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>RiverMoy Search &amp; Rescue Ballina CLG</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>Removalof litter from the River Moy catchmentarea</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>1,818</span></span></span></span>
<span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><b><span style='color:black'>TOTAL</span></b></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></span></span></span><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><b><span style='color:black'>255,228</span></b></span></span></span>

 

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