Over €381,000 Awarded to 17 Community Halls Across County Wexford

Seventeen community halls and centres across County Wexford are to benefit from more than €381,000 in Government funding for essential repairs, refurbishment and improvements to their buildings.

The funding, announced today by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary, will support a wide range of projects aimed at improving community facilities across the county.

A total of €381,282 has been allocated to Wexford projects under the Community Centre Investment Fund.

The grants will help community groups carry out improvements including roof replacements, heating and electrical upgrades, solar panel installations, accessibility works and the refurbishment of kitchens, toilets and meeting spaces.

Among the successful applicants is Kilmuckridge Memorial Hall, which has been awarded €25,000 to refurbish its community hall, café and toilet facilities.

Kilmyshall Community Hall near Bunclody will also receive €25,000 for electrical infrastructure improvements, while Templeshannon Community and Childcare Centre in Enniscorthy has secured €25,000 for upgrades including flooring, painting, digital displays and improvements to kitchen and utility facilities.

In South Wexford, Clongeen Community Centre is receiving €23,750 for replacement heaters and new equipment, while Glenbrien Community Hub has been allocated €23,720 for solar panels.

New Ross will also benefit, with St Mary's Hall receiving €23,302 for accessibility and energy upgrades.

In Gorey, Meals on Wheels has been awarded €18,724 towards solar panels, a new front door, an alarm system and kitchen equipment.

Other successful projects include roof repairs at Shamrock Community Hall in Kilanerin, improvements to St Leonards Hall near New Ross and refurbishment work at community facilities in Killanne, Kiltealy, Riverchapel, Taghmon and Tomhaggard.

The Community Centre Investment Fund is designed to help maintain and modernise buildings that play an important role in local life, providing spaces for community gatherings, recreation, services and activities.

The latest allocations will support voluntary and community organisations in improving their facilities, reducing energy costs and making their buildings more accessible and suitable for future use.

Full List of Successful Wexford Projects