Longford groups secure over €333,000 for community climate projects
Community groups across Longford are set to benefit from more than €333,000 in funding.
It has been confirmed today that €333,781 has been allocated to 18 projects in County Longford as part of a nationwide investment under Phase Two of the Climate Action Fund.
Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O'Brien, announced that the funding would be granted in support of a wide range of community-led initiatives focused on sustainability, energy efficiency, environmental improvement and climate action.
The Longford groups that will receive financial support under phase two are:
Local Climate and Environment Action
- Kenagh and District Development Association
- Longford Tidy Towns
- Ballymahon GAA
Food and Waste, Local Climate & Environmental Action
- Drumlish Tidy Towns
- Lus na Gréine FRC
- Ardagh Tidy Towns
Community Energy, Local Climate & Environmental Action
- Ballinamuck Cemeteries Committee
- Kenagh Community Centre Association
- Rathcline GAA
- Latin School Community Centre
- Dromard GAA
- County Longford Scuba Divers
- The Yard Hub
- Clonguish GAA and Newtownforbes Tidy Towns
- County Longford Golf Club
Community Energy, Travel, Food & Waste, Local Climate & Environmental Action
- Lough Ree Sub Aqua Club
Community Energy
- Kenagh GAA Club
- EDI Centre
Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council, Cllr Garry Murtagh welcomed the funding, saying the projects demonstrated what could be achieved when local groups took practical steps to protect the environment while improving their communities.
He said, “This funding is welcome news for communities right across County Longford. These projects show what can be achieved when local groups take practical steps to protect the environment while strengthening their own areas. I commend the volunteers and organisations involved for their commitment and hard work.”
Chief Executive of Longford County Council, Paddy Mahon said the programme helped communities turn “good ideas into real action” with support from Community Climate Action Officers working through local authorities.
Mr Mahon added, “The Community Climate Action Programme supports communities to turn good ideas into real action. Longford County Council is pleased to support these projects through our Community Climate Action Officers, helping groups to reduce emissions, cut waste and improve local facilities in a sustainable way.”
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