Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed today’s announcement by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, of €488,286 in funding for 9 community projects across Louth under the 2025 CLÁR Programme, describing it as a major boost for local communities.
Today’s announcement will deliver major improvements across Louth, including:
- €99,137 for St. Mary’s Parochial Hall/Cooley Kickhams GFC.
- €31,635 for Carlingford Tidy Towns.
- €90,000 for St. Patrick’s GFC.
- €23,562 for Omeath Tidy Towns.
- €65,000 for Cúchulainn Gaels GFC.
- €52,700 for Ravensdale Sports Club CLG.
- €34,046 for Dulargy National School.
- €47,770 for Rathcor National School.
“This funding will make a real difference in people’s lives, helping to improve local facilities, create safer and more accessible spaces, and bring communities closer together.
“It helps us create strong, resilient, and vibrant communities where families can thrive, young people can grow and stay close to home, and local clubs and schools can continue to flourish.
“Initiatives like this demonstrate the real impact that can be achieved when communities, local representatives, and government work together to deliver positive, lasting change.”
Deputy Mcgreehan concluded by saying:
“I want to sincerely thank Minister Calleary for his work in making this funding possible and for his collaboration with my colleagues and I to bring these projects across the line.”
With today’s announcement, over €14 million has now been allocated under the CLÁR Programme this year, the highest annual amount since the scheme was reintroduced in 2016.
For further information, reach out to Erin McGreehan.
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