Past Projects Made Possible By LEADER Funding
Children's Playpark in Mullan Village
Area: Mullan
Grant Aid Approved: €45,265
Project Description: Mullan Village Tidy towns and Community Development availed of LEADER funding to develop their natural and creative community Playpark.
Environmental Education Centre and Biodiversity Hub at Knocknagrave
Area: Tydavnet
Grant Aid Approved: €238,608
Project Description: Tydavnet Group Water Scheme purchased a former school building in their locality and developed and Environmental Education Centre and Biodiversity Garden.
Renovations to the Phoenix Sports & Leisure Centre
Area: Carrickmacross
Grant Aid Approved: €137,232.54
Project Description: The Phoenix Centre undertook renovations and upgrades, including an acoustic wall between the multi-purpose studio and main hall, installation of new toilets, installation of double glazed windows, insulation, and guttering.
Educational Product Development for Ceol Connected
Grant Aid Approved: €55,240.17
Project Description: In order to expand the scope of their creative and educational output and diversify their current revenue streams, Ceol Connected were approved grants from LEADER to part fund the design, research, development and branding of Song Tales, which is a high quality music and creative box service for children aged 3-7 years.
Walking Track and Biodiversity Project for O'Neill's GAA Club
Area: Clontibret
Grant Aid Approved: €116,825.36
Project Description: Clontibret O’Neills GAA Club were supported under the LEADER programme to develop a community walking track with low energy lighting and to improve the biodiversity of their grounds by creating native habitats.
Riparian Corridor along the River Blackwater
Grant Aid Approved: €16,922.85
Project Description: River Blackwater Catchment Trust undertook a project to protect the Riparian Corridor along 2kms of the River Blackwater, including fencing between the river and fields, pruning overgrown vegetation and planting native species.
Riparian vegetation acts as a buffer zone along riverbanks. It enhances the aquatic habitat in a number of ways, including: providing shade, which controls temperature and plant growth; providing cover for fish; providing habitat for insects, which are also a food source for fish; contributing to plant debris (a food source for many invertebrates); increasing bank stability; and providing some treatment of run-off from land before it enters the watercourse.
Heat & Controls Upgrades for Íontas Arts Centre
Area: Castleblayney
Grant Aid Approved: €43,050
Project Description: The Iontas Centre in Castleblayney received LEADER funding towards the installation of an air to water heat pump and control panel allowing the centre to reduce their carbon footprint and energy bills.
Canning Equipment for Brehon Brewhouse
Grant Aid Approved: €70,193.81
Project Description: Brehon Brewhouse were part funded for the addition of a canning line to their successful artisan brewery based outside Inniskeen. The addition of the canning line allowed the company to diversify their product and adapt to the changing market.
Laser Cutting Machine at Keenan Stainless Steel
Area:Tydavnet
Grant Aid Approved: €200,000
Project Description: Keenan Stainless Steel purchased a Laser Cutting Machine to cut stainless steel, mild steel and aluminium sheeting.
CNC Lathe for Finn Precision Engineering
Area: Carrickmacross
Grant Aid Approved: €63,919
Project Description: Finn Precision Engineering purchased a sliding head 7-axis turning centre with milling capabilities. This CNC (Computer Numerical Control) lathe is specifically engineered for high-precision turning and milling operations.
Biodiversity Plans for Community Groups across County Monaghan
Grant Aid Approved: €74,971.57
Project Description: Monaghan Integrated Development hired consultants to work with 45 local community organisations to develop biodiversity plans for each community, area or village based on each group’s unique situation and space.
