Over €270,000 has been officially allocated to various projects in County Roscommon under the Community Recognition Fund.

This tranche of funding was secured under Window 3 of the fund, with Roscommon County Council submitting targeted proposals to address local needs in areas welcoming significant numbers of new arrivals and supporting the wider community. The cash will be used for a range of refurbishments and upgrades.

The four projects that have been approved are:

• Athlone Municipal District, Roscommon County Council – Delivery of the Monksland Recreational and Playground Permeability Project – €80,000;


• Castlerea Town Team – Upgrades to Castlerea Swimming Pool to improve community facilities – €73,000;

• South Roscommon Family Resource Centre – Refurbishment and conversion of open-plan space into meeting rooms – €60,929;

• Kilbride Community Centre CLG – Upgrade of Kilbride Mini Bus to support community transport – €58,000.

Announcing the approved projects, Minister of State Darragh Calleary said: "This funding reflects the genuine and generous response of Roscommon communities in welcoming people fleeing conflict and seeking protection. These projects will enhance vital community infrastructure and support greater inclusion across the county."

This investment is part of a broader allocation of €1,002,434 awarded to Roscommon County Council under the 2024 round of the Community Recognition Fund, announced by Ministers Heather Humphreys and Darragh O'Brien in March.