This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM
Funding of €1m has been announced for projects across Galway under the latest round of the Community Recognition Fund.
The fund supports the development of infrastructure in recognition of the efforts made by communities to welcome Ukrainian refugees.
In total, 13 projects in the city and county well benefit from this €1m.
In the county, the biggest allocation is €125 thousand towards the renovation of the public toilets at St Michaels Square in Ballinasloe.
€120 thousand will also allow Bearna Ionad Óige Bhearna/Na Forbacha to develop attic space to create community meeting rooms.
In the city, the biggest allocation is €100 thousand to Mervue Primary School to install a multi-use games area and running track.
Meanwhile, a combined €115 thousand will allow Doughiska/Merlin Woods Sports Club and Renmore Scouts to each purchase a minibus.
Full list below:
- Galway City Ballybane SCCUL Enterprises – Energy efficiency upgrades – €60,000
- Doughiska Community Development Company – Replacement of heating system in centre -€55,000
- Doughiska Merlin Woods Sports Club – Purchase of minibus – €60,000
- Galway City Council – Improvements at Merlin Park Adventure Playground – €60,000
- Radharc na Mara National School Mervue – MUGA installation & running track – €100,000
- Renmore Scouts – Purchase of a 16 seater mini bus – €55,325
- Coiste Páirc an Chathánaigh – Upgrade and renovation works to provide accessible toilets -€70,000
- Galway County Council – Provision of pedestrian crossing near Scoil Éinne National School -€80,000
- Athenry St. Mary’s GAA Club – Accessibility works at car park and clubhouse – €52,000
- Ballinasloe Family and Community Resource Centre – Purchase of building at for redevelopment as Family and Community Resource Centre – €100,000
- Galway County Council – Renovation of public toilets in St. Michaels Square, Ballinasloe -€125,000
- Bearna Ionad Óige Bhearna/Na Forbacha – Develop attic space to create community meeting rooms – €120,000
- Gort Community Council Ltd – Building of multi purpose storage room in the community centre – €81,121
