Funding for Tipp community centres

Deputy Michael Lowry can confirm that a total of 18 projects across Tipperary will share €1.29m in funding under the Community Centre Investment Fund. In North Tipperary, some of the beneficiaries include:

Kilruane MacDonaghs GAA club in Cloughjordan will get €78,636 to fund the installation of LED lighting, solar panels and windows, replacement of flooring, kitchen upgrades, refurbishment of toilets and painting at its clubhouse. Also benefiting is the Muintir na Tíre Community Hall in Monsea, will get €36,988 to fund refurbishment of the centre, including solar panel installation, kitchen upgrades, new internal fire doors and an upgrade to the fire safety system.

Roscrea Abbey Community Centre will get €81,000 to fund a new heating system for the hall, meeting rooms and kitchen, refurbish the main hall floor, replace windows and downpipes; Nenagh Choral Society will get almost €42,000 to fund a the installation of solar panels and LED lighting at the Scouts Hall; Ardcroney Community Centre will get €41,667 to fund the upgrade of lighting and heating system.

This funding provides for works such as building renovations, enhanced amenities, accessibility measures and energy upgrades to help build the resilience of local communities.

rewarding

Deputy Lowry says that investment in the community is always rewarding. “Good facilities encourage and empower local participation, which builds community spirit and pride.

“If local facilities are provided to a high standard and properly maintained, they become a local hub and a welcome place for people to gather socially, to play or support local sports and to foster lasting bonds between local people of all ages.

“Facilities provided to a good standard empower people to become involved as volunteers in local activities.”

He added: “The Community Centre Investment Fund is set to become a permanent rolling fund to upgrade, refurbish and build local community centres in keeping with building Codes of Practice.”

Nationally, the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, announced funding of €26.1 million under the fund.

This will deliver enhancement and refurbishment works on 369 Community Centres nationwide.

In excess of €109 million has already been approved under the fund