Almost €315K for seven projects across County Cavan

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Projects in Kingscourt, Killinkere, Killeshandra, Crosskeys, Kilmount, Redhills and Ballinagh to benefit from CLÁR funding

Published: Mon 30 Aug 2021, 9:01 AM

Last updated: Mon 30 Aug 2021, 10:38 AM

Almost €315,000 in funding has been announced for seven projects across County Cavan this morning.

The Minister for Rural and Community Development and local TD, Heather Humphreys, TD, confirmed the allocations under the CLÁR Programme.

The successful projects include:

· Kingscourt Community Centre and Sports Club: €50,000 for the upgrade of the existing playground

· Killinkere National School: €44,966.43 for the development of a safe set down area.

· Killeshandra Community Playground: €50,000 for Upgrade and safety works:

· Crosskeys NS: €49,494.06: Project to provide safer child friendly fencing, drainage and resurface works in the multi-use game area for the entire community:

· Kilmount Community Facility: €30,000 to enhance the carpark:

· St Brigid's NS Redhills: €45,000 to create a natural play and bioversity space for the community of Redhills.

· St Felim's NS, Ballinagh: €45,039.15 to upgrade the playground

Today’s announcement will see 104 projects supported in rural communities nationwide, under Measures 1 & 2 of the CLÁR 2021 programme.

Announcing the funding, a delighted Minister Humphreys thanked all of the committees and volunteers for working closely with Cavan County Council to secure this funding.

She said the CLÁR Programme 2021 aims to put young people at the fore.

“If the Pandemic has taught us one thing, it’s that our young people are our shining lights. Investing in them is an investment in our future – that’s what today’s announcement is all about," she said.

Minister Humphreys concluded: "Without doubt, our towns and villages in the hearth of rural Ireland have a tremendous community spirit. But if we do not support villages such as these through investment, we run the risk of them falling into decline.

“My job as Minister is to re-invigorate Rural Ireland – My Department and I are determined to do that."

Further announcements under the CLÁR programme will be made by Minister Humphreys in the coming weeks.