The money was announced under the Clár Programme 2024.
Midlands community groups are in line for €1.5 million in funding.
The money, announced under the Clár Programme, will see over €570,000 allocated to Laois.
Westmeath will receive a €500,000 euro investment, while €430,000 will go to Offaly.
35 groups around the region are in line to benefit from the money, including the Shannonbridge Community Services Group, Ballyfin National School, and the Multyfarnham Community Centre.
Nationally, Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has announced over €11.4 million to deliver 264 projects across the country under the Community Recognition grants.
This investment will support the development of sports and outdoor facilities such as playgrounds, astro-turf pitches, walkways and more.
The successful Laois projects are as follows:
Vicarstown Canalside Blueway SVT Activity Hub €50,000
Clover United FC - Meagher Doheny Park €45,540
Ballyfin Community Playground €50,000
Colt GAA Club €50,000
St Aengus FC - CJ Sheeran Park €50,000
Ballyfin NS €50,000
Ballyfin GAA Club €50,000
Errill GAA Club €50,000
Clough Ballacolla GAA Grounds, Tinnaragh €50,000
St Joseph's GAA Club, Kellyville €33,075
Knock Chapel House & Garden €8,100
Clonin Sports Field €38,700
Multyfarnham Community Centre: €50,000 for carpark works.
The projects to benefit in Westmeath from this year’s round of funding are:
Rathowen Community Development: €45,000 for the redevelopment and upgrade of existing playground and equipment at Rathowen Community Centre.
Nancy to Nelly Fore Walk: €50,000 for surfacing upgrades on the existing walkway.
Horseleap-Streamstown Community Association: €50,000 for renovation and improvement works at Horseleap Streamstown Community Centre.
Multyfarnham Community Centre: €50,000 for an upgrade to the existing playground.
Athlone-Moate Municipal District: €18,900 for the provision of solar compacting bins.
Streete Parish Park: €47,486 for fire safety, emergency door replacement, access control and security systems upgrades.
Ballymore Community Centre: €38,547 for hall refurbishment works.
Tang GAA Club: €50,000 for the development of a walkway and the installation of disabled parking bays, railing, and benches.
Kilbeggan: €17,325 for the provision of energy efficient lanterns on the Abbeybrook to Main Street walking amenity.
Castletown-Finea, Coole, Whitehall (CFCW): €50,000 for the development of an outdoor, community recreation area.
Multyfarnham Community Centre: €50,000 for carpark works.
The successful projects across Offaly are as follows:
Dromakeenan NS (Playground Facility) €44,712.
Ballybritt (Amenity & Parking Area) €49,500.
Roscomroe NS (Astro Turf Pitch) €46,899.
St. Finian's Church, Longford (Enhancement Project) €25,000.
Fivealley (Public Realm Enhancement) €45,000.
Clonfanlough Hall (Renovate Kitchen & Toilets) €50,000.
Shannonbridge Hall (Toilet Refurb & Community Garden) €49,500.
St. Brigid's GAA Club (Surfacing Access Road) €43,225.
Pure Mile Group, Croghan (Ride On Lawnmower) €6,953.
Croghan (Public Lighting) €24,200.
Croghan Community Centre (Insulation) €47,347
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