Almost €400k approved for a range of public initiatives in the Donegal Gaeltacht

Almost €400,000 has been approved for a range of public initiatives in the Donegal Gaeltacht.

The approved grants are to develop community initiatives and early years services. In the Gaoth Dobhair, Rann na Feirste, Anagaire and Loch an Iúir LPA, a grant of up to €47,320 has been approved for Coiste Forbartha Chnoc Fola to undertake renovation works on the community centre. In addition, up to €262,828 has been approved for Choiste Bainistíochta Scoil Bhríde for the construction of a premises to be used as a naíonra. 

In the Gaeltacht Láir LPA, a grant of up to €10,941 has been approved for Coiste Forbartha Éadan Fhionn Fhraoich to carry out renovation works on the community hall, and up to €81,328 has been approved for Cúram Leanaí an Chlocháin to appoint consultants to prepare plans for the development of a childcare centre and naíonra.

“These initiatives are fine examples of the range of capital supports available under my Department's Community and Language Support Programme for Gaeltacht groups and organisations,” said Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works and the Gaeltacht, Patrick O’Donovan.

“These grant allocations will cover the cost of renovation works, the construction of new facilities and professional fees and will assist the development of new facilities for the wider public and additional early years services. I am pleased to be able to support these organisations in the Donegal Gaeltacht.”

Welcoming the announcement by Minister O’Donovan, Donegal government minister, Charlie McConalogue, said: “This is a vital source of funding for four important projects in the Donegal Gaeltacht. These grant allocations will cover the cost of renovation works, the construction of new facilities and professional fees, and will assist the development of new facilities for the wider public and additional early years services.”