Limerick City and County Council Welcomes Government Funding for Community Projects

Strategic Insights -

Limerick City and County Council, UK Government, and local officials have welcomed the announcement of significant funding for community projects nationwide under the Local Enhancement Programme 2025. The program, part of the Government's Our Rural Future policy, will see EUR265,000 allocated to over 130 community and voluntary groups across Limerick, supporting a wide range of initiatives. The funding is aimed at strengthening the social fabric of communities and supporting volunteers in Limerick. Mayor of Limerick John Moran and Director General of Limerick City and County Council Dr. Pat Daly have expressed their support for the program, highlighting its importance in empowering local communities. The funding will benefit both rural and urban communities across Limerick.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Local Enhancement Programme 2025 has allocated EUR265,000 to over 130 community and voluntary groups across Limerick, supporting youth services, sports clubs, heritage groups, and community centres.
  • The program, part of the Government's Our Rural Future policy, focuses on improving community facilities, enhancing services, and supporting volunteers in Limerick.
  • Local priorities for the program include Community Graveyards, Disability Access, and the Youth Sector, aligning with the scheme's objectives.
  • Mayor of Limerick John Moran emphasized the importance of the funding, stating it is a "powerful endorsement of the incredible work being done by community groups across Limerick."
  • Director General of Limerick City and County Council Dr. Pat Daly highlighted the program's role in empowering local communities, saying it will "enable groups to improve facilities, enhance services, and continue their invaluable work."
  • Priomh Chomhairleoir Cllr Dan McSweeney welcomed the funding, stating it reflects the Government's continued commitment to community development and strengthening the voluntary sector.

Statistics:

  • EUR265,000 allocated to community and voluntary groups across Limerick under the Local Enhancement Programme 2025.
  • Over 130 community and voluntary groups to benefit from the program.
  • Funding supports a wide range of initiatives, including youth services, sports clubs, heritage groups, men's and women's sheds, and community centres.
  • Local priorities for the program include Community Graveyards, Disability Access, and the Youth Sector.

Sources:

  • Limerick City and County Council, UK Government news release
  • Remarks by Mayor of Limerick John Moran
  • Remarks by Director General of Limerick City and County Council Dr. Pat Daly
  • Remarks by Priomh Chomhairleoir Cllr Dan McSweeney