CLÁR funding announced for six projects in Louth

Six community groups and schools in Louth are to benefit from additional Government funding through the CLÁR programme. 

The list of successful Louth projects are as follows:

• Monksland National School, Carlingford - €30,000 - Funding for construction of footpath
• Scoil Naomh Bríd, Ardaghy, Drummullagh - €19,214 - Funding for soft play area
• Rampark National School, Jenkinstown - €7,650 - funding for outdoor play area
• Dulargy National School, Ravensdale - €16,020 - Funding for outdoor play area
• Scoil Naomh Mhuire Muchgrange, Greenore - €20,685 - Funding for walking path
• St Oliver's National School, Carlingford - €18,000 - Funding for soft surface play area

Welcoming the funding announcement, Fine Gael Councillor John McGahon said:

“By supporting improved safety around schools and other community facilities, and providing play areas in disadvantaged rural areas, CLÁR funding is helping to make these areas more attractive places for families to live and to settle in.

 “This additional funding will help rural communities in North Louth to provide safety measures, play areas and multi-use games areas for schools and communities under the CLÁR Programme 2018. "

Michael Ring, Minister for Rural and Community Development said: “These projects are excellent examples of what can be done when everyone works together at community level, resulting in new or improved resources in rural areas.  

 “The CLÁR programme also demonstrates that relatively small amounts of investment in rural communities can make a big difference to improving the quality of life for the people who live in those communities.”