17 Clare projects are to receive a share in almost 390,000 euro in funding to improve and refurbish community centres in urban and rural areas.
Grants of between 16,000 and 25,000 euro have been allocated by the Department of Rural & Community Development, under Category 1 of the new scheme, which caters for smaller scale improvements.
Funding for larger scale projects under Categories 2 & 3 will be announced in the coming weeks.
Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey has welcomed the funding, saying it will maintain Community Centres playing a vital role in the social and recreational life of rural areas and enhance the work of local voluntary groups.
Full list of successful applicants:
Ballyvaughan Hall CLG (€24,360.95)
Carrigoran House (€13,896.94)
Cill Mhuire Community Centre CLG (€23,137)
Cnoc na Gaoithe Cultural Centre (€25,000)
Crusheen Community Centre CLG (€25,000)
Doonbeg Community Development Co. (€24,085.86)
Feakle Muintir na Tire (€24,023.04)
Kilmurry McMahon Community Centre Committee (€11,747.25)
Loughgraney Community Development Association (€23,933)
Mike McTigue Community Centre (€25,000)
Miltown Malbay Development Company Ltd (€25,000)
Mná ag Gáire (€25,000)
Ogonnelloe Community Centre Ltd (€16,110)
Ruan Dysart Resource Group CLG (€25,000)
Sixmilebridge GAA Club (€24,947.47)
Tulach na Farraighe Community Hall (€25,000)
West Clare Family Resource Centre (€25,000)
