Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan/Monaghan, Brendan Smith, has welcomed today’s announcement by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, of €1,233,018 in funding for 18 community projects in Cavan/Monaghan under the 2025 CLÁR Programme, describing it as a major boost for local communities.
Today’s announcement will deliver major improvements across County Cavan, including:
- Mullagh Tourism and Community Development – €65,000
- Ballyconnell Playground upgrade – €100,000
- Renovation of a dressing room for Cornafean GFC – €65,000
Monaghan included:
- Currin GFC – community gym and spectator stand – €100,000
- The construction spectator terracing and install panel fencing for Clontibret GAA – €100,000
- Truagh GAA – Car park development – €65,000
“This funding will make a real difference in people’s lives, helping to improve local facilities, create safer and more accessible spaces, and bring communities closer together.
“It helps us create strong, resilient, and vibrant communities where families can thrive, young people can grow and stay close to home, and local clubs and schools can continue to flourish.
“Initiatives like this demonstrate the real impact that can be achieved when communities, local representatives, and government work together to deliver positive, lasting change.”
Deputy Brendan Smith concluded by saying:
“I want to sincerely thank Minister Calleary for his work in making this funding possible and for his collaboration with my colleagues and I to bring these projects across the line.”
With today’s announcement, over €14 million has now been allocated under the CLÁR Programme this year, the highest annual amount since the scheme was reintroduced in 2016.
