June 2023

€283,843 for 188 local projects in Offaly under the Community Support Fund 2022

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, have announced the successful projects to be awarded funding in Co. Offaly under the 2022 Community Support Fund. The 2022 Community Support Fund was launched in November 2022 with funding of €10 […]

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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces over €209,000 for the upgrade of 23 walking trails

“They are hugely popular assets among families, hikers, cyclists and tourists alike and it’s therefore so important that we continuously maintain and protect them. “So today, I’m delighted to announce this funding of over €209,000 under my Department’s Walks Scheme. “This funding will enhance 23 of our most popular walking trails across the country. “I’m

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Four Irish charities win Movement for Good Awards

Four charities based in Ireland are celebrating today after receiving donations of €1,000 each as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards.

For the fifth year running, Benefact Group, which owns Ecclesiastical Insurance in Ireland, is giving away €1million to charities through its Movement for Good awards. Members of the public were invited to nominate causes close to their hearts, with 150 awards of €1,000 announced today.

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2023 Community Centres Investment Fund – New Builds Measure

The Community Centres Investment Fund – New Builds Measure will invest circa €20 million in new build multi-functional community centres with a minimum grant of €1,000,000 up to a maximum of €6,000,000. The projects must be ‘shovel-ready’ with all the necessary permissions and consents in place (e.g. planning consent) and be located on a green/brown field site.

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