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• Capital funding of over €580k confirmed by Gaeltacht Minister
• Seven projects based in Donegal, Galway, Cork, Kerry and Mayo to benefit from funding
• Gaeltacht communities to benefit from the development of projects designed to promote the Irish language
Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne T.D., has today (16 May 2024) announced capital funding of up to €580,159 for seven projects based in Gaeltacht areas in Galway, Kerry, Mayo, Donegal and Cork.
The grantees are Ionad Pobail Lios Póil in Co. Kerry, CLG Chill na Martra in Co. Cork, CLG Tuar Mhic Éadaigh in Co. Mayo, Muintearas Teo. in Co. Galway and Coiste Forbartha an Fháil Charraigh CFTR, Árainn Mhór Aontaithe and Coiste Bainistíochta Scoil Bhríde in Mín an Chladaigh in Donegal.
The grants cover a range of costs, including building work and equipment, in addition to professional fees. The grants will also support the delivery of the aims of the Community and Language Support Programme for the benefit of the communities and for the Irish language in these areas.
Announcing the funding today, Minister Byrne said:
“As Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, I am committed to supporting the Gaeltacht community to develop and provide high-standard facilities and services to the public. The seven projects that will benefit from this capital funding are an excellent example of the various kinds of capital support available under the Community and Language Support Programme for Gaeltacht groups and organisations. I am certain that communities in these Gaeltacht areas will benefit from the access to new and improved facilities and services as a result of this funding. While this funding supports a mix of large- and small-scale projects, each will have a significant impact on its community.”
Notes to Editors:
This table outlines the breakdown of funding
| Grantee | County | Grant Amount | Subject of Grant |
| Ionad Pobail Lios Póil | Kerry | €151,871 | Professional fees related to redevelopment of Ionad Pobail Lios Póil |
| CLG Chill na Martra | Cork | €116,496 | Grant for repair of car park in preparation for Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta 2024 |
| Muintearas Teo | Galway (Active in all Gaeltacht areas) | €149,810 | Necessary IT equipment / re-branding services |
| CLG Tuar Mhic Éadaigh | Mayo | €67,564 | Additional grant to develop Astro Park. (€218,043 granted in in 2023 but additional tenders were required and this grant relates to increased associated costs) |
| Coiste Forbartha an Fháil Charraigh CFTR | Donegal | €24,788 | Construction of a wall to enclose the playground |
| Árainn Mhór Aontaithe | Donegal | €2,802 | Construction of fencing around a football field |
| Coiste Bainistíochta Scoil Bhríde | Donegal | €66,828 | Additional grant for construction of Naíonra / payment of fees. (€262,828 granted in 2023 but additional tenders were required and this grant relates to increased associated costs) |
| Total | €580,159 |
Funding is provided under the Community and Language Support Programme. More information available at Community and Language Support Programme