Group/Project

Project Details

Amount Granted

Proposed by

Seconded by

Athleague Community Centre

We wish to purchase a portable stage for our Community Centre.

8,250

L Fallon

J Keogh

Athleague Tidy Towns & Development Association

To continue the Streetscape that was drawn up in conjunction RCC & Athleague Tidy Towns in 2019. N63 Open Spaces/Public Realm. Proposal: to Continue circular theme and mill wheel reference by installing curved path & curved seat to rear of raised feature with ground level planter to the front creating a usable open space. W

2,000

L Fallon

E Kelly

Ballyforan Area Transition Team

Construction of 5km, off-road shared walkway and cycleway (Greenway) located to the North of Derryfadda Bog. This bog was formerly used for peat harvesting by Bord na Móna and has recently been rehabilitated by Bord na Móna as part of the Peatland Climate Action Scheme (PCAS). Construction of a car park and entrance upgrades from local road L3406 and safe access from the village to the proposed recreational development.

10,500

L Fallon

E Kelly

Ballyforan Hall

Refurbish stage enclosure to include fitting of stage backdrop structure and side props  Install platform lift for disability access to stage Upgrade electrical appliances and lightning including instillation of wall mounted heater

7,500

L Fallon

J Keogh

Brideswell Pattern Festival

We are proposing to repurpose the handball alley, which has been lying idle for many years in the village.   Our proposal involves installing a green house to allow community members to grow flowers, which will be planted around the village to coincide with our events, reducing the annual cost of buying flowers substantially. 

*4,000

L Fallon

T Ward

Culleen Hall Committee

To enhance the appearance of Culleen Hall the committee proposes to complete paint works to the main area of the hall.

600

L Fallon

D Kilduff

Curraghboy Parents Support Group

Lee Williamson if shuttermaniac productions will Ais the pupil population in interviewing local residents, creating a short film and a dramatisation of an event that occurred in the old school house. This films aim is to celebrate the unique rural and cultural heritage of the village of Curraghboy. .

2,550

L Fallon

T Ward

Drum Community Centre

Athlone Special Olympics Club has ubeen based here since the club was established over 20 years ago. They have earned many trophies and awards over the years but don't have a proper place to display/store them or the club gear/equipment. It is proposed to create a safe space for the Club in the former lounge (now meeting room) through new storage, along with new chairs, tables and a dishwasher.

9,375

L Fallon

J Naughten

Kilbegnet Development Association

.We want to upgrade the cottage and the surrounds so it can be used to hold kayaks  .The structure is good but the window , doors and floors are in bad condition so we will start the process to make this a very high standard area where people can use this facility .

6,500

L Fallon

J Keogh

Lecarrow Walking Club

To enhance our community by integrating the pathway with the existing public footpath which will create a loop walk. To foster a sense of community pride and social connectedness through shared recreational activities. Safeguard the walker as we had a number of near misses on the public road. Enhanced community pride and social cohesion. Harmony Trails represents a significant investment in the well-being and vitality of our community.

5,000

L Fallon

D Kilduff

Midlands Polish Community CLG

we would like to purchase a desk and some additional equipment so our video volunteers and yet everyone else who is using Drum Community Centre have properly fitted studio desk for video edition. We would like to install this studio desk in the back room of Drum.

500

L Fallon

J Naughten

Moore Community Council

We are applying for assistance to:   a)   Upgrade the external lighting at Moore Community Hall Carpark b)   Install external CCTV at Moore Community Hall

2,000

L Fallon

J Naughten

Mount Talbot Village Enhancement Group

Purchase and erection of signage at access points to the village

*2,600

L Fallon

D Kilduff

RinnDuin Youth club

Youth inclusion social interaction and Arts project - Purchase a Avant grande 2.0 pool / Meeting table for youth collaboration projects - meetings - and social inclusion and interaction.

2,500

L Fallon

D Kilduff

St Johns Community Centre

We propose to run a weekly/forthnightly bingo in our centre from September 2024. We held a trial bingo in January 2024 which was extremely successful . We currenlty only have 180 chairs and 10 tables.

3,000

L Fallon

D Kilduff

St.Brigids Handball Club, Curraghboy Community Hall

To enhance the appearance of the  Hall, the committee proposes to powerwash and paint the exterior of the Hall.

1,500

L Fallon

T Ward

Taughmaconnell Community Centre

Non slip flooring for Kitchen, entrance hall and office. Industrial Dish Washer, Kitchen Equipment( Thermo Flasks, Teapots, Burco Boiler )     Insulation of ladies toilets and attic and walls of meeting room.

9,375

L Fallon

J Keogh

Taughmaconnell Development Company

Taughmaconnell Development Company (TDC) are seeking funding to complete a section of  footpath in the village between and Junction of the L2025 & R357 ("The Pound") . TDC are seeking funding for the placing of the macadam footpath over the 220m section.

4,250

L Fallon

J Keogh

Tisrara Community Sports Park

The works will include the installation of a new wastewater treatment system and percolation area with all necessary ancillary site-works, replacing the existing sanitary system.

3,000

L Fallon

E Kelly

Total Allocations

85,000