Áras an Chontae
Roscommon
County Roscommon
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Agenda item
Allocation of Athlone MD Funding 2025
Minutes:
Eighteen applications received funding from the Athlone MD funding 2025, as outlined on the table below.
With regard to the application by St. John’s Community Centre,the Athlone MD Members noted that there are plans to introduce a National Scheme for the provision of generators to community groups. This scheme is intended to support community groups in the provision of community hubs in the event of emergency situations, such as that experienced during Storm Eowyn. Where this scheme does not come to fruition within the next 12 months the Athlone MD Members recommend that this application is resubmitted for consideration for the 2026 Athlone MD Fund where it will be given priority.
On the Proposal of: Cllr L Fallon
Seconded by: Cllr J Keogh
It was AGREED by all the Members, should the application by St. John’s Community Centre for a generator be resubmitted for consideration for the 2026 Athlone MD Fund, it will be given priority.
On the Proposal of: Cllr L Fallon
Seconded by: Cllr E Kelly
It was AGREED by all the Members that the Guidelines for MD funding is not clear enough and needs to be revised for the coming year. It was agreed to make a submission to the Plenary meeting in this regard early next year.
The following allocations were unanimously agreed:
|
NAME OF GROUP |
PROPOSED PROJECT |
GRANT AMOUNT PROPOSED |
PROPOSED BY |
SECONDED BY |
|
Athleague Community Centre Clg. |
Installing soundproofing & proper sound system to help those with Sensory/Autism issues & older patrons, high noise levels can cause stress & discomfort especially to those with noise sensitivities |
€15,000.00 |
Cllr J Keogh |
Cllr D Connolly |
|
Ballyforan Area Transition Team |
Progression of the Claremount House Site Proposed Development to Planning Permission |
€11,250.00 |
Cllr J Keogh |
Cllr E Kelly |
|
Ballyforan Community Hall |
Purchasing and Install of New stage curtains and associated track system, Purchasing of event chairs /tablesand storage system |
€7,500.00 |
Cllr J Keogh |
Cllr E Kelly |
|
Ballyforan Fair and Festival |
Facilities enhancement for the purpose of providing a safe power source for Fair and Festival displays. |
€1,557.00 |
Cllr J Keogh |
Cllr L Fallon |
|
CAM Community & Sports Centre Ltd. |
Repairs of Grounds fencing/walls due to storm Eowyn |
€6,375.00 |
Cllr J Keogh |
Cllr T Ward |
|
Culleen Hall Committee |
Exterior Painting of Culleen Hall (dashed wall) and Boundary Walls 7 Fences |
€2,900.00 |
Cllr J Keogh |
Cllr L Fallon |
|
Drum Heritage Group |
New Condensing Outside Oil boiler and all associated works. |
€6,712.00 |
Cllr J Keogh |
Cllr V Duffy |
|
Dysart Tidy Towns |
proposal is to complete remedial and enhancement works along both side of the R357 out of the village in the direction of Roscommon town |
€10,600.00 |
Cllr J Keogh |
Cllr D Connolly |
|
Moore Community Council |
• Resurface main thoroughfare with
tarmacadam - |
€7,500.00 |
Cllr J Keogh |
Cllr L Fallon |
|
Rahara Tidy Towns and Development |
The proposed project involves the purchase of 4 tea/coffee flasks, Christmas wreaths with lights and anti-litter corri laminated signs |
€1,650.00 |
Cllr J Keogh |
Cllr D Connolly |
|
ROSCOMMON SOLSTICE CHOIR |
Provision of Trailer to transport equipment to concerts |
€3,600.00 |
Cllr J Keogh |
Cllr D Connolly |
|
Roscommon Women's Network CycleUp Textiles |
Redevelopment of Downstairs in Riverside Centre and also Upgrade of Fire Extinguishers Throughout Building to Create a Safer, Modern, and Functional Community Facility |
€7,850.00 |
Cllr J Keogh |
Cllr D Connolly |
|
Shannonbridge Christmas Lights |
Illumination of the bridge at Shannonbridge and illumination of the Roscommon approach Rd to the bridge. |
€11,250.00 |
Cllr J Keogh |
Cllr V Duffy |
|
Sli An Choiste Res Association |
Enhancement of Community Areas- purchase of lawnmower-picnic area-gazebo |
€15,000.00 |
Cllr J Keogh |
Cllr V Duffy |
|
St Ciarán's Community Centre Castlecoote |
Replace 4 outer doors to save on heating |
€8,450.00 |
Cllr J Keogh |
Cllr L Fallon |
|
St.Brigids Handball Club, Curraghboy Community Hall |
Upgrade of footpaths -install new fencing at side of the building |
€3,300.00 |
Cllr J Keogh |
Cllr E Kelly |
|
Taughmaconnell Community Centre |
Community Centre Painting/varnish floor in shop area/replace exterior fire door |
€10,700.00 |
Cllr J Keogh |
Cllr E Kelly |
|
Tisrara Community Centre |
Repairs to roof and re-plaster section of exterior wall of Tisrara Community Centre |
€10,031.00 |
Cllr J Keogh |
Cllr T Ward |
|
|
total allocation for 2025 (2025 Funding of €133k plus unused funds from 2024 €8,225) |
€141,225.00 |
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