Limerick City and County Council welcomes the awarding of €605,378 in funding under the Community Recognition Fund 2024 which is aimed at supporting communities that have welcomed people arriving from Ukraine and other countries.
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has today (Thursday, 5 June) announced over €17 million to deliver 212 community projects nationwide, including eight in Limerick, through the Community Recognition Fund managed by his Department.
This is the second tranche of funding for Limerick projects with a total of €1.4 million of the Community Recognition Fund being made available to support 22 projects across Limerick that enhance community facilities and infrastructure, ensuring long-term benefits for all residents.
Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, welcomed the funding announcement, saying:
“This funding is a powerful recognition of the generosity and openness shown by communities across Limerick. Projects like the new sensory playspace on Garryowen Road and the community playground at St. Patrick’s Boys School will create inclusive, welcoming spaces for all. I want to thank Minister Calleary and his Department for this support, and most importantly, the people of Limerick who have opened their hearts and homes to those seeking safety and a new start.”
Príomh Comhairleoir, Cllr Dan McSweeney, added:
“The Community Recognition Fund is about rewarding communities that have stepped up in times of need. I have seen first-hand locally in Clarina/Ballybrown the great work that has been carried out by many local groups and sporting organisations in recent years. Overall Limerick has shown incredible solidarity, and this funding will help us build on that spirit by improving facilities that everyone can enjoy.”
Dr. Pat Daly, Director General of Limerick City and County Council, said:
“This total of €1.4 million investment enables us to work with communities to deliver meaningful, lasting improvements to local amenities and infrastructure. It’s a worthy recognition of the resilience and inclusivity of our communities. 14 projects are already underway and we look forward to continuing to work with local groups to ensure these amenities reflect the needs and aspirations of all residents.”
The Community Recognition Fund is administered by the Department of Rural and Community Development and is designed to support capital projects that benefit the wider community, particularly in areas that have hosted significant numbers of Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection and International Protection Applicants.
Limerick Projects Receiving Funding: Community Recognition Fund 2024
|
Location |
Group Name |
Project Description |
Funding Amount |
|
Limerick Clarina/Ballybrown |
Ballybrown Clarina Community Council |
Installation of modular building at Ballybrown Community Centre |
€70,000 |
|
Limerick Dublin Road, Limerick |
St. Patrick's Boys National School |
Installation of a community playground at St. Patrick's Boys School |
€50,000 |
|
Limerick Galbally |
Galbally Community Council |
Installation of astro turf/MUGA and upgrade of fencing and walkway |
€125,000 |
|
Limerick Garryowen Road, Limerick |
St. John's Girl's & Infant Boy's School |
Sensory Playspace |
€144,249 |
|
Limerick Mungret, Limerick |
LCCC Sports and Recreation |
Upgrade and installation of box-up facility at Mungret Park Soccer Pitch |
€54,239 |
|
Limerick Parnell Street, Limerick |
DÓCHAS (Hope for People with Autism) |
Upgrade of entire flooring infrastructure |
€50,000 |
|
Limerick Rathuard Road, Limerick |
LCCC Sports and Recreation |
Floodlighting in Kennedy Park Pitch |
€50,540 |
|
Limerick Shelbourne Road, Limeirck |
Limerick Sports Partnership |
Basketball Court |
€61,350 |
Previously Funded Limerick Projects: Community Recognition Fund 2024
|
Location |
Group Name |
Project Description |
Funding Amount |
|
Limerick Shanagolden |
Shanagolden & District Community Council |
Captain Tim Madigan Memorial Park Shanagolden Walkway Upgrade |
€95,000 |
|
Limerick Abbeyfeale |
Abbeyfeale Community Leisure CLG (Abbeyfeale Town Park) |
Upgrading of Children's Playgrounds (Junior & Senior) |
€50,000 |
|
Limerick Limerick City |
Limerick Celtics Basketball Club |
Upgrade of Northside Outdoor Basketball |
€50,000 |
|
Limerick Hospital |
Hospital Family Resource Centre CLG |
Hospital Family Resource Centre Essential Upgrades |
€50,000 |
|
Limerick Abbeyfeale |
Abbeyfeale Community Council |
Upgrading and Furnishing of St Ita's Community Hall |
€50,000 |
|
Limerick Kilfinnane |
Kilfinane Community Council |
Teach na Cille – Upgrade of Upstairs, Stairs and Meeting Room Equipment |
€50,000 |
|
Limerick Kilmallock |
Limerick City and County Council |
Upgrade of Kilmallock Playground |
€50,000 |
|
Limerick Cappamore |
Limerick City and County Council |
Upgrade works on Children's Playground |
€50,000 |
|
Limerick Bruff |
Scoil Dean Cussen NS Bruff |
Trailblazers - Equipment and Installation, Safety Surface and Groundworks, Kerbing and Fencing |
€50,000 |
|
Limerick Castleconnell |
ACM Community Development Society Ltd |
Development of Outdoor Recreation Area - Canopy, Outdoor Children's Toys, Screen Projector LED Outdoor Screen |
€50,000 |
|
Limerick Ardagh |
Ardagh District Recreational & Sporting Co CLG |
Pedestrian lighting around the walkway |
€50,000 |
|
Limerick Limerick City |
Doras |
Refurbishment and development of Limerick Intercultural Centre |
€100,000 |
|
Limerick Bruff |
Bruff Grange Meanus Community Council Ltd |
Playground Refurbishment |
€50,000 |
|
Limerick Kilmallock |
Limerick City and County Council |
Surfacing and Signage for the West Wall Walk and the Priory Walk in Kilmallock |
€50,000 |
