Minister Canney: Over €634,000 in CLÁR 2025 funding confirmed for 10 Galway community projects
Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has confirmed funding of €634,922 in CLÁR 2025 funding for 10 community projects across County Galway.
The projects, approved under CLÁR 2025 (Measure 1), will deliver upgraded pitches, walkways, parking areas, accessibility improvements and new community recreation facilities across rural Galway.
Minister Canney said the confirmation represents an important investment in rural communities: “These CLÁR allocations will make a real and lasting difference on the ground – safer facilities, better amenities and improved access for families, players and volunteers. The funding backs the tremendous work being done by local communities to keep rural areas strong and active.”
Galway projects confirmed for CLÁR 2025 funding:
Abbeyknockmoy – Abbeyknockmoy Hurling Club & Community Grounds
Enhance car park
€54,900
Cill Chiaráin – Páirc Spraoi Iorras Aithneach
Playground and sensory area development
€25,022
Eyrecourt – Meelick Eyrecourt Gaelic Athletic Association
Enhancement at community sports ground
€65,000
Kilchreest–Loughrea – St. Thomas’ GAA and Camogie Club
Extended walkway and parking accessibility
€65,000
Killimordaly – Killimordaly GAA Club
Installation of community outdoor gym; upgrade to parking and accessibility
€65,000
Kiltartan-Gort – Kiltartan National School
New Multi-Use Games Area
€65,000
Lawrencetown – Lawrencetown Community Development CLG – Community Pitch
Upgrade of facilities at Lawrencetown community pitch
€65,000
Menlough – Skehana Community Development (SCD)
Carpark and footpath upgrade works at Skehana community facility
€65,000
Portumna – Portumna Chamber of Commerce, Galway County Council & Ability West
New changing rooms and toilets in central Portumna
€100,000
Upgrade to existing village-centre Astro/Multi-Use Games Area
€65,000
Minister Canney added: “I want to acknowledge the huge commitment shown by local committees and volunteers who continue to drive these projects forward. CLÁR is about supporting that local initiative, and I will continue to work to ensure that rural Galway receives strong backing for community-led development.”