Various projects which will upgrade and improve facilities throughout Cork City have received Government funding totalling €602,937.

The funding, from Phase 2 of the Community Recognition Fund, was announced by the Department of Rural and Community Development, with Cork City's allocation now set to deliver enhancements to sports facilities, community centres, parks, walking trails and playgrounds.

Those in receipt of the allocations are:

• Foróige Digital Hub and Youth Café Development of a Youth Centre and Youth Café €150,000

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• Glen Resource Centre CLG (management company) South Parish Community Centre remedial building works €120,000

• Ballincollig Innishmore Playground: Update local playground equipment €83,740

• Neptune Stadium: Upgrade retractable seating €75,000

• Barrack Street Band: Replacement roof for new band room €70,000

• Mahon Community Centre: Insulation and painting €54,197

• The Glen Resource Centre: Access and disability works €50,000.

Discussing the allocation, Lord Mayor, Cllr Dan Boyle, said: "This funding will create and support much needed community infrastructure at a local level, further enhancing communities across our city."

Introduced in 2023, the funding provides communities with financial support to help new arrivals to Ireland. This year, the Department of Rural and Community Development announced funding of over €14 million under the grant for community groups across the country.