By Dan Walsh
Seventeen community halls and centres in County Wexford will receive over €381,000 in Government funding for essential building repairs, refurbishment and improvements.
The funding, announced today by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary TD, will support a wide range of projects aimed at improving community facilities across the county.
A total of €381,282 has been allocated to Wexford projects under the Community Centre Investment Fund. Funding for projects across Co. Wexford are as follows;
Friends’ Meeting House, High Street, Wexford €12,788
Clongeen Community Cerntre, Foulksmills €23,750
Glenbrien Community Hub, Ballyrannel €23.720
Killanne Hall, Killanne, Rathnure €21,907
Kilmuckridge Memorial Hall €25,000
Kilmyshal Community Hall, Bunclody €25,000
Kiltealy Hall, Kiltealy €23,722
Meals on Wheels, Gorey €18,724
Riverchapel Community Centre €23,750
Shamrock Community Hall, Kilanerin €24,500
St Leonards Hall, Ballycullane €25,000
St. Mary’s Hall, Main St, New Ross €23,302
Taghmon Camross GAA and Community Centre €24,900
Templeshannon Community and Childcare €25,000
The Rock Community Hall, Knockavotha, Gorey €21,280
Tombrack Community Hall, Ferns €15,257
Tomhaggard Social Centre €23,682
The grants will help community groups carry out improvements including roof replacements, heating and electrical upgrades, solar panel installations, accessibility works and the refurbishment of kitchens, toilets and meeting spaces.
The Community Centre Investment Fund is designed to help maintain and modernise buildings that play an important role in local life, providing spaces for community gatherings, recreation, services and activities.
The latest allocations will support voluntary and community organisations in improving their facilities, reducing energy costs and making their buildings more accessible and suitable for future use.
