
Mr Michael Ring, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has confirmed that he has approved €313,000 in Leader supports for projects in Moorehall, Westport, Aghagower, Mulranny, Kilmaine and Louisburgh.
The following projects have been approved for funding:
|
Project Name |
Implementing partner |
Location |
Project Description |
Amount (€) |
|
Co-operation capital regeneration project for Moorehall, Carnacon, Mayo and Derrymore Estate, Co Armagh |
South West Mayo Development Company CLG |
Moorehall Estate |
A co-operation cross-border project involving the regeneration of the Moorehall Estate in Carnacon and including pathway surface and trail access improvements, and provision of street furniture and signage and natural play equipment pieces within the estate |
200,000 |
|
Education Desty Pilot Product |
Education Desty Ltd |
Aghagower |
To develop a pilot product for testing and potential roll-out for 12-16 year olds |
30,000 |
|
Old Irish Goat Visitor Centre |
Mulranny Community Futures CLG |
Mulranny |
To complete the works at the Old Irish Goat Visitor Centre in Mulranny on the Wild Atlantic Way which will interpret Mayo's farming history and the conservation of the genetic signature of this charismatic animal |
52,027.32 |
|
Outdoor walkway |
Kilmaine Community Recreational Trust |
Kilmaine |
To develop a walkway 1/2 km in length along the community pitch grounds and provide outdoor exercise equipment for adults along the walking track |
8,044.31 |
|
Two pedestrian footbridges |
Glen Keen Farm Limited |
Louisburgh |
To install two pedestrian footbridges at Glenkeen Farm and Visitor Centre in Louisburgh |
19,797.50 |
|
Westport Tourism Survey |
Westport Tourism Organisation |
Westport |
Funding for the formatting and printing costs of the fifth tourism survey of Westport over a 25 year period |
3,692.72 |
Minister Ring told Midwest News this evening that it's a major announcement which will provide a significant boost for these six communities. The monies have been allocated through his Department’s LEADER Programme and brings to over €650,000, the amount of Mayo LEADER projects which he has announced since last week
