Six local community centres are to share in just over €110,000 in funding.
The Community Centres Investment Fund 2024 was launched in June 2024 to provide investment for upgrade and refurbishments works on existing community centres under two sections; Category 1 for minor works with grant aid up to €25,000 with Category 2 for larger works with grant aid up to €100,000.
Today’s successful projects are Category 1 applicants to share in €7.6million.
MEP and Carlow native Cynthia Ní Mhurchú outlines the breakdown for both counties
Big welcome for funding for Community Centres in Carlow and Kilkenny this morning. @kclr96fm @Briantredmond @VincentBradley @KKPeopleNews @KilkennyNotices pic.twitter.com/SprpcMncTT
— Cynthia Ní Mhurchú MEP (@cynimhurchu) November 4, 2024
Kilkenny Councillor Pat Fitzpatrick’s been reacting for KCLR News’ Angela Doyle Stuart;
While Fine Gael’s Michael Doyle says; “Whether it’s Irish dancing lessons for children or art classes for our retired people, our community centres in Kilkenny have always been a central point in every town and village for people to come together, learn a new skill, practice a hobby or just socialise with others.
“Today’s funding is all about giving our communities a helping hand and making our towns and villages better places to live, work and raise a family. I would also like to thank all our volunteers who work so hard to keep the lights on and facilitate activities in our local community centres – their work is never taken for granted,” Cllr. Michael Doyle concluded.
