Five projects in Fingal receive over €309k toward enhancing local community facilities

On the 5th of June, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD announced over €17 million to deliver 212 community projects across the country as part of the Community Recognition Fund 2024. Fingal has welcomed €309,753 in funding as part of Call 3, set to support a series of initiatives including facility enhancements, equipment purchases, refurbishment works, laneway improvements, and the conversion of an all-weather astro pitch.

A full list of the projects and allocations can be found below.

"I am delighted to welcome the announcement of funding under Call 3 of the Community Recognition Fund," said the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Brian McDonagh. "The continued support from the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht is a strong endorsement of the vital role our community groups play in Fingal. This latest allocation will provide great support to a wide range of community initiatives and is a tribute to all those involved in supporting their communities, whose work helps to make our towns and villages better places to live and more welcoming for everyone.”

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD said: “The Community Recognition Fund continues to support the cities, towns and villages that welcomed new arrivals to their communities in recent years. This funding has enabled communities to be more inclusive and resilient through the provision and enhancement of a range of community facilities and community spaces.

The list of approved projects and the amount of funding allocated to each is as follows: