Sixteen Projects Across Tipperary Receive Funding As Part Of ‘Community Recognition Fund 2024’
Minister Humphreys has announced funding of €16.5 million for 185 community projects countrywide. This investment will support a range of initiatives including upgrades to sporting facilities, parks, play areas, walking trails and community centres. Among the 185 projects receiving funding across the country there are 16 projects being funded in Tipperary.
Speaking about this funding, the Minister for Rural and Community Development said:
“I’m delighted today to announce €16.5 million for 185 projects right across the country.
“This major investment, under the Community Recognition Fund, will support the upgrade of sports facilities, community centres, walking trails, parks, playgrounds and so much more.
“The projects are diverse in nature – demonstrating the fact that communities have different needs.
“All the projects being funded today are designed to bring communities together and make them more vibrant places to live, work and visit.
“This investment is just the first of a number of tranches that will be announced under the Community Recognition Fund over the coming months.
“This is about giving back and saying ‘thank you’ to communities for what they do week-in, week-out.
“I look forward to seeing the positive impact that this funding will have on the ground in communities all across Ireland.”
The following projects in Tipperary have received funding under the Community Recognition Fund 2024:
| Area | Applicant | Project Description | Funding |
| Carrick- on – Suir | St. Nicholas Boxing Club | Purchase of Parish Hall, works to roof | €95,000 |
| Nenagh | Nenagh Èire Óg Hurling & Football Club | MacDonagh Park Pathway & Lighting Works, including additional field | €69,000 |
| Roscrea | Muintir na Tíre Roscrea | Muintir na Tíre Hall Roscrea, Carpark works | €55,000 |
| Borrisokane | Borrisokane Tennis Club | Borrisokane Tennis Club Resurfacing and Upgrade | €50,000 |
| Tipperary | Rosanna Tennis Club | Rosanna Tennis Club Resurfacing of Courts | €56,200 |
| Littleton | Muintir na Tíre Littleton | Muintir na Tíre Hall Littleton Window replacement, Disability Access Toilet & Roof Repairs | €50,000 |
| Roscrea | Roscrea Rugby Football Club | Drainage to main pitch and training area | €69,000 |
| Clonmel | St. Mary’s Choral Society (White Memorial Theatre) | White Memorial Theatre Refurbishment Works | €50,000 |
| Killenaule | St. Mary’s Community Hall | Groundworks and Upgrade of Outdoor Area | €50,000 |
| Thurles | Durlas Óg GAA Club | Community Walkway | €57,000 |
| Thurles | Thurles Rugby Football Club | Thurles RFC upgrade of drainage, new carpark layout | €62,000 |
| Cahir | Coláiste Dun Iascaigh | Replace surface of astro pitch | €59,645 |
| Fethard | Fethard Town Park | Carpark Upgrade | €50,000 |
| Roscrea | Roscrea Golf Club | Upgrade of Clubhouse and Toilet Facilities including adding Disabled Toilet and Ramp | €50,000 |
| Roscrea | Roscrea Scouts CLG (6th Tipp Roscrea) | Extensive Renovations to Scout Hall | €105,000 |
| Thurles | Thurles Lions Trust Housing Association CLG | Works to Community Garden at the rear of Lion Matthew Burke House | €60,000 |
