CLÁR Programme

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CLÁR Funding 2024

CLÁR 2024 is now closed for applications 

CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) is a targeted investment programme for rural areas that aims to provide funding for small infrastructural projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population.

The scheme is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD). 

It is delivered by local authorities in consultation with schools, local community and voluntary groups and local development companies.

For further information please email clar@longfordcoco.ie  or call 043 334 33 07, 043 334 34 56 or 043 334 34 72

 

Co. Longford - Measure 1: Developing Community Facilities & Amenities - CLÁR 2024 Grant Awards 

Organisation

Project Description

Amount of

CLÁR 2024

Funding Allocated

Abbeylara Parish Centre

Installation of a stage curtain system, supply and fit steel structure and ancillary works.

€45,000

Ballymahon GAA

Construct a community walkway, replace fencing and the planting of trees, shrubs and hedgerow.

€44,863

Carrickedmond GAA

Stand improvements

€50,000

Clonbroney Parish Hall Committee

Renovate the toilet facilities in the parish hall.

€9,449

Colmcille GFC

Tarmac and line the carpark.

€49,725

Granard Community Centre

Install heating and cooling units, ductwork, piping and control systems

€46,958

Killoe Community Group

Create an outdoor sensory space, a biodiverse garden and improve access to the existing exercise area at Killoe Community Walkway & Exercise Garden

€28,719

Leebeen Park Development CLG

Tarmac and line the two car parks at the facility

€27,900

Lisryan & District Development Committee

Create a sensory garden in a designated area of community park.

€17,929

Longford County Council

Resurface tennis and basketball courts, replace fencing and tennis net at Higginstown Granard.

€45,449

Moyne Community School

Provision of a sensory garden, polytunnel, raised beds, benches, pathways.

€49,094

Newtowncashel Gun Club

The provision of a wheelchair accessible toilet block with septic tank and associated filter system

€44,690



CLÁR 2023 Programme

The Department advised of CLÁR Measure 1 funding approvals totaling €457,406 for County Longford as follows –

Longford County Council will fund up to 5% towards the estimated cost of these projects.

Jim McGann ParkWalking Track Lighting Upgrade €30,791.00
Dromard GAA Outdoor Exercise Area€11,778.00
Rathcline GAASpectator Stand€10,800.00
Killoe Emmet ParkUpgrade of seating in the spectator stand€19,810.00
 Cashel GAA ClubCommunity Gym€29,163.00
St Columbas GFC Mullinalaghta Upgrading of existing flood lighting €15,660.00
Granard Community CentreCommunity Centre Upgrades €50,000.00
St Mary's Hall Lanesboro Community Hall Upgrade €43,611.00
St Mary's Community Campus Upgrade Fire alarm system€8,434.00
Latin School Community Centreboundary wall replacement/upgrade heating system €42,482.00
Colmcille Community Centreenergy efficiency upgrades to Community Centre€48,340.00
St Colmcille N.S.sensory garden€40,500.00
Scoil Samhthainn Astro turf pitch €50,000.00
Lanesborough Primary School Walkway€31,287.00
Cnoc Mhuire Walkway€24,750.00