Over 30 applications made after launch of €750k community centre support fund

OVER 30 applications were made to South Dublin County Council following the launch of a €750,000 Community Centre Management Support Fund in October.

In the annual corporate progress report 2023, the council said the launch of the fund led to 32 applications received.

In March 2023, SDCC announced there had been a funding allocation of €672,000 to support local community centres.

The fund supports employment, training, delivery of local community events and running costs for the respective centres.

Bawnogue Youth and Community received the highest amount 12 months ago, €43,300, followed by the Palmerstown Youth and Community Centre with €41,900.

Among others, Glenasmole Community Association received €41,400, Adamstown Youth and Community Centre €41,200 and Neilstown Community Centre €40,600.

According to the corporate annual progress report 2023, there was up to 195 community and sports grants worth €415,000 awarded along with 23 summer project grants of €75,500.

The community centre online booking system was successfully introduced in 23 centres, helping 37,000 people make use of community facilities.

In further community centre news, upgraded works were completed at Rathcoole Courthouse, while work progressed to deliver a newly refurbished Saggart School House, Orchard Lodge Age Friendly Centre, Balgaddy Community Centre and the Tymon Intergenerational Centre.

Plans progressed for the Citywest Community Facility, and local engagement and design work was ongoing for upgrades to existing community facilities at Ballyroan and The Park Centre.

Consultants were engaged to manage delivery of the Part 8 approved all-weather pitch at Belgard Community Centre and design work is progressing on the Whitechurch Sports Facility.