By Dan Walsh
Wexford Local Development has allocated €402,840 to 12 community groups under the latest LEADER Programme funding call.
Michael Wall, Chairperson of Wexford Local Development and Wexford’s Local Action Group said; “Each community group has worked hard to evidence the need for their proposed project, to show their own capability as a group to oversee each stage of the project and manage it into the future. I congratulate each community group on their funding award and the continuing work they do to develop and sustain villages and facilities throughout our county.”
Karen Codd of Rathnure Community Development expressed their delight at receiving €100,958 to develop an amenity and reflective garden in the village centre. “This garden will serve all community members, from young to old. The community has supported fundraising and will help choose planting. The facility will be free to use and is our first shared outdoor space. Everyone is excited to see it completed by 2025.”
Full list of awards under the 2023-2027 LEADER Programme community are as follows;
Ben Mulhall Memorial Park; walking track development €36,867.63.
All Blacks AFC; walking track development €40,000.
Curracloe United Trust Company Ltd; walking track development €40,000.
Glynn Barntown GAA Club; walking track development €10,000.
Rathgarogue Community Co-operative Society Ltd; development of community park €12,981.56.
Rathnure Community Development CLG; development of community park €100,958.25.
Rosslare Harbour/Kilrane Environment Group; repairs €29,111.04
St Joseph’s GAA Club; walking track development €40,000.
St Leonards FC CLG; walking track development €26,669.25,
Taghmon Camross GAA Club; walking track upgrade €21,626.43.
Wexford Arts Centre; development of community garden €38,776.42.
Kilmore GAA Club; development of community garden €5,850.
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