There has been a warm welcome to the news that funding of almost €400,000 has been approved for a number of public initiatives in the Donegal Gaeltacht.
A grant of up to €47,320 has been approved for Coiste Forbartha Chnoc Fola to undertake renovation works on the community centre.
In addition, up to €262,828 has been approved for Choiste Bainistíochta Scoil Bhríde for the construction of a premises to be used as a naíonra.
Meanwhile, a grant of up to €10,941 has been approved for Coiste Forbartha Éadan Fhionn Fhraoich to carry out renovation works on the community hall, and up to €81,328 has been approved for Cúram Leanaí an Chlocháin to appoint consultants to prepare plans for the development of a childcare centre and naíonra.
The funding was announced on Thursday by the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works and the Gaeltacht, Patrick O’Donovan.
Donegal government minister, Charlie McConalogue has welcomed the announcement for what he says are four important projects in the Donegal Gaeltacht.
“These grant allocations will cover the cost of renovation works, the construction of new facilities and professional fees, and will assist the development of new facilities for the wider public and additional early years services,” he said.
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