Fine Gael Election candidate Garret Ahearn
Fine Gael Candidate for the next General Election Garret Ahearn has today announced LEADER Funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development for 6 projects in Tipperary totalling almost €225,000.
The largest amount which has been approved is €124,311.90 for Killenaule Community Carpark. The other Five projects to receive funding from Minister Michael Ring’s Department are Clonmel Applefest (€5,010), Holycross Community Walkway (€40,860), SCEAL in Lorrha (€11,070), Community Energy Audit, Nenagh (€22,050) & District Heating A&D Nenagh (€22,050).
Welcoming the news Garret Ahearn said: “LEADER funding provides rural communities across Tipperary with the resources to enable local partners to actively engage and direct the local development of their area, through community-led local development.
"I welcome the announcement today that 6 excellent local organisations have been successfully chosen and I thank Minister Ring for his continued support regarding Tipperary. I will continue to work closely with Minister Ring on future Projects that can enhance the communities in Tipperary," concluded Mr Ahearn.
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