€763,000 in CLÁR funding announced for community projects in Donegal

Communities across Donegal are set to benefit from a major funding boost of €763,000 through CLÁR, with a series of local projects awarded significant grants for improvement works and new amenities.

Ardara GAA will receive €65,000 to upgrade its car park, while €65,000 has been allocated for upgrading catering facilities at the Cloghan Day Centre. Convoy’s Deele Community Anglers have secured €65,000 for a new solar power system, and Termon’s Community Centre will see a €65,000 investment in a new shelter. 

A further €65,000 has been granted for the development of a forest and river walk in Gweedore, and the same amount will support transforming the former Church of Ireland building in Glencolmcille into a community amenity. Glenties and Edeninfagh have been awarded €100,000 to reinstate the popular walk at the Croaghs, while €65,000 has been approved for lighting at Lough Bunaninver. Kilcar GAA will benefit from a €100,000 grant for a new spectator stand in Towney, and Pettigo has received €65,000 for a GAA loop walk. Inisbofin has also been awarded €43,172 to develop a picnic area complete with seating and signage.

Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Rural and Community Development Dara Calleary TD.

“This funding is a real and practical investment in rural communities that rely so heavily on volunteer effort and local leadership,” Gallagher said. “I commend every volunteer and every community organisation involved, and I welcome this funding as a strong vote of confidence in their dedication to their respective communities.

“I would like to thank Minister Calleary for continuing to support CLÁR areas and Donegal in particular.”

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Breakdown of CLÁR Funding Allocations

Ardara GAA – Improve Car Park – €65,000

Cloghan – Upgrading Catering Services at Day Centre – €65,000

Convoy / Deele Community Anglers – Solar Power System – €65,000

Termon – Provision of Shelter at Community Centre – €65,000

Gweedore – Development of Forest and River Walk – €65,000

Glencolmcille – Develop former Church of Ireland as Community Amenity – €65,000

Glenties / Edeninfagh – Reinstatement of Walk at Croaghs – €100,000

Bunaninver – Lighting at Lough Bunaninver – €65,000

Kilcar – Spectator Stand at Towney GAA – €100,000

Pettigo – GAA Loop Walk – €65,000

Inisbofin – Picnic Area with seating and signage – €43,172

Funded by Local Democracy Reporting Scheme