Wicklow Community Groups Receive Government Funding Boost

Over €280,000 worth of government funding has been allocated to support community groups in Wicklow.

The Community Activities Fund provides practical support to smaller community groups at a grassroots level around the garden county that have been effected as a result of the pandemic.

Wicklow Minister Simon Harris has welcomed the allocation, and says groups can use the funds to carry out essential repairs and purchase new equipment.

Ministers @HHumphreysFG and @joefingalgreen announce €9 million Fund to support community groups impacted by COVID-19

Facilities such as community centres, men’s and women’s sheds, parish halls and youth centres to be supported

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— Dept Rural & Community Development & the Gaeltacht (@DeptRCDG) November 11, 2021