The allocation of almost €200,000 to a total of 56 local community groups, sports clubs and men’s sheds has been welcomed by Cork East Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice & Equality, David Stanton. The allocation was made by Cork County Council through the Community Enhancement Programme which is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development.
“It is great to see that so many different organisations in Cork East constituency have been successful in securing funding through the Community Enhancement Programme. This programme forms a vital part of the Government’s plan to regenerate rural Ireland by supporting community groups to enhance services and facilities in their area. Funding is distributed to these groups through the Local Community Development Committees.
“A wide range of projects can be funded under this scheme and grant awards can range from €500 to €60,000. Some funding is ring-fenced for smaller projects such as purchasing defibrillators, lawnmowers and IT equipment but many larger projects in disadvantaged areas are also supported. Examples of larger scale developments include the renovation of community centres, community and age friendly amenities, improvements to town parks and other public spaces, environmental and energy efficiency projects.
A total of €188,590 has been awarded to 49 community projects in Cork East.
21 projects have been approved for funding of up to €1,000:
Location – Project description – Amount:
Cobh Family Resource Centre – Purchase of specialist hiking tents – €500
Rathcormac Angling Club/Hub (SSTRAI) – Installation of CCTV in gym – €718
Cobh Youth Services – Purchase of camping equipment – €814
Coolagown Development Group – Small capital equipment for use in the youth club – €825
Youghal community Health project Ltd – Update electronic equipment in youth café – €900
Travellers of North Cork – Purchase of a planter – €950
Ballyclough GAA Club – Purchase of a community lawnmower – €965
Glounthaune Tidy Towns – Signage in Mallow Town Park – €985
22nd Cork Kildorrery Scout Group – Defibrillator – €1,000
Ballyhooly Scout Group – Purchase of strimmers – €1,000
Castlemartyr/Ballintotis Youth Club – Finger bar mower – €1,000
Cork Nature Network – Purchase a lawnmower – €1,000
Cumann na Daoine – Gravel & stone to extend walkway – €1,000
Fon Ballymacoda LTD. – Purchase of materials to paint the main hall – €1,000
Kilshannig Pitch & Putt Club – Purchase of strimmers & safety equipment – €1,000
Knockadoon Enhancement Project (KEP) – Purchase of equipment to clear path undergrowth – €1,000
Mitchelstown Town Hall Committee – Purchase of lawnmower and flower boxes – €1,000
Rushbrooke Links Residents Association – Refurbishment of community facility – €1,000
Sean Moylan Park Residents Association – Fitted picture rails and pictures – €1,000
Shanballymore Community Development Association – Renovation of meeting room – €1,000
T/A Yew Wood Venues (Affiliated with Youghal Socio Economic Development Ltd) – Development of flower sleeper beds and flower garden – €1,000
A further 28 projects have been allocated grants of over €1,000:
Location – Project description – Amount:
St Nicholas A/c – Purchase of defibrillator – €1,470
Mallow United FC – Purchase of a defibrillator – €1,599
I.WA. Gilbert Centre – Refurbishment of building – €1,850
Cobh Family Resource Centre – Upgrade playground in Family Resource Centre – €2,000
East Cork youth Darts – Darts equipment & competition trophies – €2,000
Mitchelstown Town Hall Committee – Purchase of a ride on mower – €2,000
Remembering Edward Bransfield – Commemorative monument – €2,000
Conna N.S. Parents Association on behalf of Conna National School – Installation of defibrillator for use in community – €2,030
Cobh Great Island Community Centre Ltd. – Upgrade of wifi in the community centre building – €2,105
Mitchelstown Rugby Football Club – Purchase of floodlights and line marking machine – €2,153
Castlelyons Community Centre – Purchase of fire proof curtains for community hall – €2,200
Cobh Age Friendly Town Committee – Public seating & signage – €2,400
Foroige Youghal – Upgrade of current CCTV & extend CCTV system – €2,946
Youghal Residents Network – Photography exhibition equipment – €3,600
Together-Razem Centre – Purchase of desk and electronic equipment – €4,400
Erins Own GAA – Erect railings to separate a pitch from the car park – €5,000
Rathcormac Game and Wildlife Club – Development works in Corrin Nature Reserve – €5,000
Mallow Sheltered Care Clg – Purchase & installation of railing – €6,500
Knockraha Area community association – Upgrade toilets in community building – €6,924
East Ferry Rowing Club – Purchase of a rowing boat – €7,257
Bartlemy Parish Hall Ltd – Replacement of windows and doors in Hall – €7,500
Glash School Community Ltd. – Purchase of materials to light a walkway – €8,500
Blackwater Sub-Aqua Club – Purchase of equipment for search and rescue – €10,000
Castlemartyr Camogie Club – Provision of female toilet facilities – €10,000
Mallow swans swimming club – Purchase of equipment for competitions – €10,499
Rathcormac Community Council – Refurbishment of community facility – €15,000
Youghal Athletic Club – Construction of an all-weather running/jogging/walking track – €20,000
Killeagh Community Centre – Upgrade the hearing system & replace boiler – €22,000
Additionally seven men’s sheds projects have been awarded total funding of €10,143 under the programme with Carrigtwohill, Cobh, Fermoy, Glounthaune, Le Cheile (Mallow), Midleton and Youghal’s Men’s Sheds all securing €1,449 each.
