Identity of 20 community groups in Offaly to receive climate funding revealed
Details of the allocation of €501,831 to 20 community groups across the county under Phase 2 of the Community Climate Action Programme have been revealed
Details of the allocation of €501,831 to 20 community groups across the county under Phase 2 of the Community Climate Action Programme have been revealed.
The funding will support local organisations in developing projects and initiatives that address the challenges of climate change. This latest round of awards follows Phase 1 of the programme, in which a further 19 groups received support for their climate#focused initiatives.
The Community Climate Action Programme is designed to empower and support communities in building low#carbon, sustainable places that contribute meaningfully to Ireland’s national climate and energy targets. The programme encourages climate action across all types of communities—large and small, rural and urban—helping them to develop, promote, and scale local climate initiatives from their own unique starting points.
Groups to received funding include: Ballinamere GAA Club €58,850.00; Banagher United Soccer Club €41,850.50; Birr Tidy Towns CLG €7,960.00; Clonbullogue Development Association €14,316.00; Daingean GAA Club €58,141.80; Edenderry Community Garden €13,200.00; Erin Rovers GAA €5,879.40; Geashill Tidy Towns Association; €16,598.85 Kilclonfert GAA Club €19,034.83 Lusmagh Development Association €10,241.00; Pullough Residents' Development Association € 4,525.25 Rahan Hall Community Centre €6,700.00; Rhode GAA Club €69,008.00; Shannonbridge GAA Club €22,109.22; Shinrone GAA Club €7,500.00 St Rynaghs Hurling Club €30,319.00; St. Ciaran's Development Clonfanlough CLG; €33,527.90; Tullamore Harriers Athletic Club €45,623.60 Tullamore Tidy Towns Assoc €4,650.00; Ballycumber GAA €31,796.
Director Services Paul McLoughlin said “I want to congratulate each of the 20 community groups receiving funding under Phase 2 of the Community Climate Action Programme. Their commitment to practical, community#led climate action is exactly what will drive lasting change in Offaly. This funding empowers local organisations to take meaningful steps toward reducing emissions, strengthening resilience, and supporting the transition to a more sustainable future for all.”
Chief Executive of Offaly County Council, Eoghan Ryan, said in relation to the funding announcement “Communities are at the heart of climate action, and today’s announcement reflects the ambition, creativity, and determination of groups across Offaly. We are proud to support these 20 organisations as they lead projects that will make a real difference in their towns, villages, and local environments. Their leadership inspires others to get involved and demonstrates how collective action can deliver genuine climate solutions.”
For more information on the Community Climate Action Programme visit https://www.offaly.ie/c/climate-action/