Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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203 community groups to receive funding for local trails

More than €1 million in funding has been announced today for the development and improvement of 517 walking trails around the country. 

48 new vehicles to be provided for essential services

More than €2.1 million has been allocated to provide 48 vehicles for a number of services including cancer care, transport for people with mobility issues, and to deliver meals on wheels to the elderly and other vulnerable people.

€2.6m to support Town Centre First Projects

A funding boost of €2.6 million has been announced by the Department of Rural and Community Development to support a wide range of Town Centre First projects across Ireland.

Minister reminds community organisations of funding deadline

The closing date for applications to the Community Centre Investment Fund has been extended to 3pm this Thursday, September 5

€1 million funding to create 42 new Community Services Programme positions

32 organisations are set to benefit from fresh investment in the programme, which aims to tackle disadvantage through a social enterprise model.  

€20 million fund available for community centre upgrades

Grants of up to €100,000 will be provided under the Community Centre Investment Fund to upgrade existing Community Centres. Eligible works include: accessibility works, refurbishments to kitchens and toilets, and energy efficiency upgrades. 

€16 million investment in Ireland’s great outdoors

A total of 69 projects nationwide will benefit from a €16 million funding investment in outdoor recreation projects.

68 towns to receive funding for Town Teams

The first ever Town Team Support Fund will provide €10,000 funding each to 68 towns across Ireland, it was announced this week.