Carlow County Council is delighted to announce the projects which have been approved under the Community Climate Action Fund. This fund was initiated by the Department of Environment Climate and Communications to support community groups develop their response to climate action, and the fund is managed by Carlow County Council at local level. Carlow was allocated over €370,000 for phase one of this fund, and eight projects have been selected from the twenty submitted through the application process.
Áine Byrne, Community Climate Action Officer, was “delighted with the response from community groups to the fund.” She added that “many of the applicants which didn’t succeed this time have strong project proposals which they can build on and improve for future funding calls.”
These projects when realised will demonstrate climate action within communities in relatable and practical ways. Through these projects communities are taking a step to improving the sustainability of the infrastructure in their area, while offering individuals an understanding of climate action that makes a difference.
Chief Executive, Coilín O’Reilly said, “Carlow County Council is delighted to invest funds within these eight local projects. The money will support local communities’ future proof local infrastructure. Congratulations to all the successful projects.”
The projects which will be funded are:
| Name of Project | Amount | Type of Works |
| Tinryland Park | €20,000 | Upgrade of public lighting to energy efficient lights |
| Bagenalstown Gaels | €38,690 | Co-ordinated project involving improvements at Bagenalstown Gaels, Bagenalstown AFC and the Community Garden |
| St. Patrick’s GAA Tullow | €39,707 | Solar panels and battery installation |
| Carlow Town Hurling Club | €50,000 | Solar panels and energy upgrades to water heating and improved energy efficient windows |
| Tullow Men’s Shed | €25,596 | Building upgrade with insulation, window & door replacement, sensor lighting, solar panels and energy efficient heating |
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Drummin Bog (Subject to planning) |
€93,648 | Rewetting of Drummin bog and installation of walkway |
| St. Patrick’s AFC Graiguecullen | €50,930 | Installation of energy efficient hot water system, replacement of flood lights with energy efficient version, building insulation, water refill station and biodiversity planting. |
| Myshall Community Centre | €53,319 | Insulation and replacement of windows, as well as bike stand installation. |
For further information please contact Áine Byrne – Community Climate Action Officer in Carlow County Council on byrnea@carlowcoco.ie or 087 460 4854.