Sligo County Council welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien TD, of approved funding under the Community Climate Action Programme Fund, with a total allocation of €455,518 for County Sligo.
€455,518 Approved for 30 Community Climate Action Projects Across County Sligo
The funding will support 30 successful community groups across the county in delivering a range of capital projects aimed at addressing the challenges of climate change. The Community Climate Action Programme is designed to empower communities to take meaningful local action while contributing to the delivery of the five-year Climate Action Plan for County Sligo.
The funded projects will focus on five key themes:
- Community Energy
- Travel
- Food and Waste
- Shopping and Recycling
- Local Climate and Environmental Action
This investment will enable community organisations to implement small, medium and large-scale initiatives that enhance sustainability, reduce carbon emissions and promote climate resilience at a local level.
Among the successful applicants are Sooey Community Hall, Banada Abbey Hall, Cliffoney Celtic, Dromore West Community Council CLG and Sligo Rovers, reflecting the strong engagement from a diverse range of community groups across the county.
Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Cllr. Dónal Gilroy, welcomed the funding announcement:
“I am delighted to see this significant investment of €455,518 in community-led climate action initiatives across County Sligo. This funding recognises the commitment and innovation of our local groups in tackling climate change at grassroots level. I would particularly like to acknowledge the dedicated staff of Sligo County Council’s Community Climate Action team, who have supported local groups throughout the application process and played a key role in ensuring the success of this programme. Together, we are building stronger, more sustainable communities for the future.”
Sligo County Council will continue to work closely with all successful groups to support the implementation of their projects, ensuring that communities are equipped to take meaningful, lasting climate action.
List of successful Sligo projects:
| Lead Partner | Overview | Funding Recommendation | Theme(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enniscrone Kilglass GAA Community Hub | Install solar PV | €10,720.00 | Community Energy |
| Sooey Community Hall | Drylining External Walls | €18,273.50 | Community Energy |
| Enniscrone Men's Shed | Install Polytunnel & Raised Beds | €2,600.00 | Community Energy |
| St Nathys Hall Lavagh | Upgrade Windows | €2,980.00 | Community Energy |
| Naomh Molaise Gaels | Install solar PV | €8,678.00 | Community Energy |
| Michael Coleman Heritage Centre Limited | Install solar PV | €9,495.00 | Community Energy |
| County Sligo LEADER Partnership | Install solar PV | €9,952.00 | Community Energy |
| County Sligo Youth Theatre | Wall & Attic Insulation, Windows & Doors Upgrade & Electric Heating Upgrade | €11,471.00 | Community Energy |
| Cherryswan CLG - TA Teeling Centre | External Doors Upgrade | €12,089.00 | Community Energy |
| Cheshire Ireland | External Doors Upgrade | €13,166.00 | Community Energy |
| Curry GAA | Wall & Attic Insulation, Air to Air Unit | €13,293.00 | Community Energy |
| Sligo Folk Park | Planting Native Hedging | €8,730.00 | Local Climate and Environmental Action |
| Sligo Tourist Development Association - Strandhill Caravan Park | Dunes Fencing | €13,250.00 | Local Climate and Environmental Action |
| Calry St Joseph's Community Park | Windows & Doors Replacement, Heating Upgrade, Water Refill Stations | €14,642.00 | Community Energy, Shopping & Recycling |
| Banada Abbey Hall | Drylining External Walls | €16,000.00 | Community Energy, Local Climate & Environmental Action |
| Strandhill Community Park Limited (Strand Celtic) | Install Water Refill Station & Attic Insulation | €8,622.50 | Community Energy, Shopping & Recycling |
| The Avalon Centre CLG | Attic Insulation, LED Lighting, Bike Stands & Window Upgrade | €15,390.00 | Community Energy, Travel |
| Arrow Harps Football Club | Install Water Refill Station and Bike Shelter | €9,397.00 | Travel, Shopping & Recycling |
| Nazareth Housing Association | Additional Works to Community Garden | €13,900.00 | Local Climate and Environmental Action |
| Sligo Childrens Community Garden | Additional Works to Community Garden | €15,000.00 | Local Climate and Environmental Action |
| Ballymote Gaa | Waste Bins | €2,830.00 | Community & Energy |
| Cliffoney Celtic | Install solar PV | €13,188.00 | Community & Energy |
| Lead Partner | Overview | Funding Recommendation | Theme(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sligo Rovers | Solar PV system | €25,111.00 | Community Energy |
| Ballintogher Enterprise Centre | Cavity Wall Insulation & Replace External Doors | €20,099.00 | Community Energy |
| Sligo County Enterprise Fund CLG t/a SocoLab | Window & Door Replacement, Attic Insulation | €21,456.00 | Community Energy |
| MCR Community Centre | Cavity Wall Insulation, Installation of 12 Triple Glazed Windows. LED Lighting Upgrades | €22,565.00 | Community Energy |
| Geevagh Community Resources Ltd | Window & Door replacement, Insulation Ceiling/wall | €23,890.00 | Community Energy |
| Sligo Rugby Football Club | Roof Insulation | €27,230.00 | Community Energy |
| Dromore West Community Council CLG | Spray Foam Roof Insulation, Pumped Wall Insulation | €37,000.00 | Community Energy |
| Sligo Tidy Towns | Foam Stream Unit - Weed Control | €34,500.00 | Local Climate & Environmental Action |