Community Centres Investment Fund sees €1.33m investment for 22 Donegal projects

Twenty-two projects in Donegal have secured a combined fund of €1,331,131 under the Community Centres Investment Fund.

The scheme is specifically for community centres and can provide capital funding up to €100,000 for some centres, while smaller applications are capped at €25,000. Typically grants can be used for refurbishment and improvements of existing community centres.

Pat the Cope Gallagher TD said: “Community centres right across the county need financial support and assistance. These centres are costly to maintain and support throughout the year, yet they are key to the very heart of rural community life. This scheme aims to help communities upkeep and support their community asset, and this is a welcome announcement from Minister Dara Calleary who has wasted no time since his appointment in approving these important grant allocations.

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“This is a scheme that requires additional funding in the years ahead, as the scheme was under massive pressure due to the number of applications.”

• Donegal Family Resource Community Centre - Renovation of the centre - €100,000;
• Greencastle Resource Community Centre - Upgrade of a community centre and improve energy efficiency €89,663;
• Letterkenny Rugby Club - upgrade of community kitchen - €30,357;
• Lifford Old Courthouse Community Hub - improvements to water services - €49,050;
• Maghery Community Centre - installation of solar panels and replacement of external fire doors - €36,491;
• Raphoe Family Resource Community Centre - building works to provide greater space and access for all users - €49.050;
• Rosnakill Community Hub - Kietch enhancements, energy-efficient lighting, accessible entrance doors and a fire door - €48,776;
• St Brigid’s Community Centre - Upgrades to improve accessibility and upgrades to fire doors - €71,933;
• St Eunan’s GAA and Community Centre - Upgrades to provide accessible access to recreation areas - €31,646;
• St John Community Centre - Kitchen appliances, fitted kitchen, flooring, shelving, curtains, electrical upgrades, and equipment- €39,378;
• Togra Fiomtar & Cultur Uladh Magheraroarty - Improvements and upgrades to improve accessibility, health, and safety standards - €55,330; 
• St. Columba’s Community Centre - Renovations, including a new kitchen, wall, and floor tiles - €79,169;
• Ramelton Community Centre - Repair of the roof and installation of skylights - €40,390;
• Forbairt an Tearmainn Cuideachta Installation of kitchen equipment and acoustic panels - €27,771;
• AWAKE Tourism CLG (Ardara Weaving and Knitting Association) - Installation of a Solar PV System and battery storage - €28,291;
• Bruckless Community Centre - Upgrade of electrical systems and installation of fire detection and alarm system - €27,986;
• Bundoran Community Centre - Replacement of light fittings, insulation, secondary glazing, and solar panels - €100,000;
• Carrowmenagh Community Centre - Side extension to the facility - €90,000;
• Castlefinn Partnership Community Centre - Activity to improve energy efficiency - €98,963;
• Ionad Naomh Padraig - Rear extension with an accessible toilet - €87,297;
• Comharcht An Halla Mór Cuideachta Faoi Theorainn Ráthaíochta - Refurbishments of the main hall and west wing (backstage); Coole Cranford Community Centre - Installation of solar panels and cladding on the gable wall €65,250.