A total of €229,520 has been approved for five Donegal Gaeltacht projects.
The capital funding has been awarded under the Community and Language Supports Programme and will support the refurbishment of community facilities, the construction of new facilities and the purchase of specialist equipment.
Deputy Pat the cope Gallagher TD has welcomed confirmation of the funding, from the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary.
Comharchumann Thoraí
Comharchumann Thoraí has been awarded €128,868 towards the refurbishment and development of An Club, Tory Island’s principal social and cultural centre.
This is in addition to the €263,500 previously awarded under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, bringing the combined grant support for the project to €392,368.
The project will involve the refurbishment and extension of the existing social club, public house and restaurant. It will improve the building’s accessibility, energy efficiency and long-term sustainability.
Planning permission has been granted by Donegal County Council, a contractor has been appointed and works are expected to commence in the coming weeks.
Cumann Gailf Chloich Cheann Fhaola
An additional €54,594 has been approved for the construction of the club’s new clubhouse, bringing the total grant approved for the project to €382,155.
The new clubhouse will include offices, changing rooms, storage facilities, lockers, a social area, kitchen, bar and toilets.
Coiste Forbartha an Fháil Charraigh
Funding of €19,390 has been approved to construct a new wall and fence around the car park at Ionad Pobail Naomh Fionnáin.
The work will replace the existing deteriorated wooden fence and improve safety around this busy community facility.
Coiste Forbartha Chnoc Fola
A grant of €17,434 has been approved to upgrade the fire alarm system at Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola.
The centre hosts a wide range of activities for the local community and is also used by Coláiste Ghaoth Dobhair during the summer.
Áras Ghaoth Dobhair
Áras Ghaoth Dobhair has been awarded €9,234 to purchase an interactive activity table for its residents.
The equipment will support physical and cognitive activity, particularly for residents living with various forms of dementia.
Deputy Gallagher said: “I welcome the approval of €229,520 for these five important organisations across the Donegal Gaeltacht.
“This funding will support a diverse range of projects, from improving community and sporting facilities to upgrading essential fire-safety infrastructure and providing specialist equipment for people living with dementia.
“I thank Minister Dara Calleary in the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for recognising the importance of these projects, and for taking a personal interest in each of them.