Fingal community projects receive €630,000 in funding

A number of community projects in Fingal are celebrating following the investment of over €630,000 in funding announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD.

The Community Recognition Fund has made €16.5 million available for 185 community projects across the country, with eight projects in Fingal to benefit.

Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Brian McDonagh welcomed the allocation, saying: “This funding represents a significant investment in our local communities, enabling a whole heap of initiatives in Fingal to progress.

“These projects will provide much-needed transport services, deliver community spaces with greater accessibility and help support sporting groups to enhance their facilities for the benefit of local communities.”

The successful projects to be funded are:

• Castleknock Community Centre Association CLG for demolition and rebuilding of the old credit union building (€100,000).
• Accessible Transport Project CLG- Locallink Louth Meath Fingal for the purchase of a community bus (€100,000).
• O’Dwyers GAA Club for the provision of wheelchair access and development of facilities (€100,000)
• Hartstown Community Centre for the installation of new windows (€102,010)
• Foroige – Coastal North Dublin for purchase of a mini-bus (€80,000)
• Trinity Gaels GAA Club for pitch enhancement including drainage and surfacing (€50,007)
• Phoenix Football Club for development of equipment storage facilities (€50,000)
• Skerries Harps GAA and Camogie Club for LED floodlighting installation (€50,001)

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, said: “This major investment, under the Community Recognition Fund, will support the upgrade of sports facilities, community centres, walking trails, parks, playgrounds and so much more.

“All the projects being funded are designed to bring communities together and make them more vibrant places to live, work and visit. I look forward to seeing the positive impact that this funding will have on the ground in communities all across Ireland.”