Ours to Protect focus on community groups planting native trees and Cloonamahon Native Woodland Park.
This week’s ‘Ours to Protect’ focuses on community groups planting native trees and Cloonamahon Native Woodland Park.
Local councillor warns that Insurance costs are threating to dampen Christmas spirit
A Sligo Councillor is warning that difficulties in securing insurance along with the eventual costs of polices will prevent some local community groups in running annual Christmas events in the weeks leading up to the festive period. Sligo Drumcliff councillor, Thomas Healy has expressed the fear that many communities…
Significant funding announced for Sligo community groups
Almost 309,000 euro has been announced in funding for more than 120 community groups in Sligo. The announcement was made by Junior Minister for Community Development, Intergration and Charities, Joe O’Brien at the launch of the County Sligo Local Economic and Community Plan. The 308,500 is to be shared between…
Funding allocated for community groups impacted by the pandemic
Over €800,000 that been allocated for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal to support community groups impacted by COVID-19. Sligo is to receive €268,000, €258,000 for Leitrim and Donegal has received an allocation of €319,000 out a total national fund of €9m The money is available for small community groups that have…
Community groups struggling to raise stake for matching funding
The effectiveness of many community groups in the North West could be hampered in the coming months due to concerns over their ability to secure state funding. Community Associations are required to provide matching funding in many cases before they can draw down government aid. Events such as…
Community groups urged to avail of stability fund
A Donegal TD is encouraging community groups, voluntary organisations, and charities in across the North West to apply for a new fund which has been launched to assist groups experiencing funding shortfalls due to COVID-19. Fianna Fáil TD, Charlie McConalogue, has made the calls adding that Charities and…
Volunteers, community groups asked to register with ‘phone helpline
A newly-established coronavirus national support helpline is asking volunteers and community groups in the north west to contact it. Covid Community Response aims to brings communities together by collaborating with and supporting those most in need during the virus outbreak. Members of the public seeking help can do so via…