Spending pretty penny to upgrade Oriel Park toilets
Local public representatives have welcomed the funding which was announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD as part of €17 million national package to support 212 community projects that assist areas which have welcomed new arrivals in recent years.
Louth County Council has received €101,000 for the development of the Muirhevnamor District Park and €100,069 for the installation of accessible, natural play equipment in Ardee Community Park.
Dundalk Football Club have received €69,261 for the upgrade of toilets at Oriel Park while St. Mary's GAA, Ardee have been allocated €86,955 for a drainage system.
Naomh Fionnbarra and St. Anne's GFG, Drumcar have received €97,255 to upgrade their walking track.
The Louth Volunteer Centre has bee given €69,995 to purchase a community bus.
The Old Drogheda Society CLG have been allocated €50,600 for enhancement works to Millmount Governor's House and the Dunleer Community Development Board have received €107,207 to upgrade the heating system in Dunleer Market House.
Dundalk Tidy Towns will be carrying out enhancement works at the Demesne thanks to a €57,885 allocation.
The funding was welcomed by Fine Gael TD Paula Butterly who said it 'highlights the government's commitment to support local communities to be more inclusive and resilient.'
'I am delighted to see this funding for nine projects in Louth as part of the Community Recognition Fund. This funding has enabled communities to be more inclusive by improving community facilities and community spaces. This funding will enable our communities to become more inclusive, resilient and sustainable places in which to live and raise a family, to visit and to socialise'.
'Across Louth there will be major investment supporting a diverse range of projects. Overall, across Ireland we'll see over €17 million to deliver 212 community projects.
'I want to congratulate the community groups who have been the driving force behind the successful applications and look forward to seeing the completed projects.'
'This funding will go right to the heart of our communities, delivering real benefits and enhancements to amenities across Louth and Meath,' said Fianna Fail TD Erin McGreehan.
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