Thirteen Tipperary Projects Granted Funding Under 2024 CLÁR Programme
Heather Humphreys, the Minister for Rural and Community Development has announced the allocation of €11.4 million across 264 projects under the 2024 CLÁR Programme. This funding has been provided to community projects to support development of running tracks, sports facilities, playgrounds and other recreational facilities. Community Halls and Centres will also be upgraded under this initiative. In addition to these facilities funding will also be made available for the development of sensory gardens, Tidy Towns programmes and to nurture green spaces and biodiversity in communities across the country.
Among the 264 projects receiving funding nationwide under the 2024 CLÁR Programme are thirteen projects in Tipperary. Details of these projects and the funding granted for the delivery of these projects is listed below:
Project | Details | Funding |
River Suir Blueway Newcastle and ‘The Lot’ Community Park Ballyporeen | Wheelchair accessible facilities, picnic/seating at multiple locations | €45,963 |
Ballingarry Community Field | Install tarmac on existing car parking area | €50,000 |
Clonakenny GAA | Resurfacing and lining of car park | €44,078 |
Silvermines GAA Clubhouse Renovation and Inclusivity Project | Accessible enhancement works to handball alley, community gym, new wheelchair accessible toilet and kitchen area | €41,853 |
Donohill Playground | Refurbishment of Community Playground | €47,773 |
Upperchurch Village Car Park | Upgrade works to Upperchurch village car park | €36,000 |
Carrig and Riverstown Community Hall Extension | Permanent Storage Area | €28,237 |
Newcastle GAA | Development of a community walking track | €50,000 |
Toomevara Layby | Development works at Toomevara Layby | €27,000 |
Upperchurch Drombane GAA | Spectator viewing area including wheelchair ramp, hand railing and seating | €43,924 |
Cloughjordan FC | Installation of looped walking track | €50,000 |
Solohead GAA | Resurfacing of entrance and carpark | €42,553 |
Newcastle Muintir na Tire Community Hall | Community Hall refurbishment | €15,016 |
Speaking about the allocation of this funding, Minister Humphreys said:
“I am very pleased to announce over €11.4 million for 264 projects under my Department’s CLÁR Programme. The projects we are funding today are based on a bottom-up approach; Ideas and proposals that have come directly from communities on the ground. From playgrounds and sports facilities to sensory gardens and community halls – these projects will make a really positive difference in towns and villages throughout Rural Ireland.
“That is what we are about in the Department of Rural and Community Development – supporting our local and community groups in delivering the ambition and vision that they have for their areas.”
“Under ‘Our Rural Future’, we have put unprecedented investment into our towns and villages.
That’s because we are passionate about ensuring our rural communities can realise their potential. Investment is one thing; But you also need the buy-in from communities on the ground. This announcement today under CLÁR has only been possible because of the work and efforts of our local groups and volunteers. You are the people who have spearheaded these projects from Day One; Projects that will leave a lasting difference on your communities for years to come.” “I have no doubt that the funding I am announcing today will further support the invaluable work of community groups across the country and will continue to enhance life in Rural Ireland. I very much look forward to hearing about and indeed visiting some of these projects in the years ahead and indeed meeting the people who have made these projects a reality.”