Cumann Mícheál Breathnach in Inverin will be carrying out major improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities with new grant funding.
Minister Dara Calleary has approved a grant of €388,059 for the club to carry out multiple projects, including resurfacing the car park, footpaths, public lighting and floodlights for the field itself.
Cumann Mícheál Breathnach serves the area from Abhainn Bhoth Loisce west as far as Ros an Mhíl. The club currently has up to 700 members, and these works will greatly contribute to accessibility and safety for the members and the wider community.
This funding was approved under the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht’s Community and Language Supports Programme.
Minister Calleary said of the grant, “There is an important link between sports and the Irish language in the Gaeltacht and sports clubs have a central role in the language planning process.”
“This grant will greatly improve the club’s environment, which will be of immense benefit to the membership of the club, to local residents and to the wider community.”
“This initiative is a good example of the kind of capital assistance available under the Community and Language Supports Programme for Gaeltacht groups and organisations.”
“I am certain that local residents, young and old, will benefit from the facility being provided as a result of this funding.”
“I commend the work that the committee has done as they seek to improve the club’s facilities on behalf of the Gaeltacht community, and this initiative will undoubtedly contribute greatly to work already done.”
