21/05/2026
I warmly welcome the allocation of €678,568.33 in Climate Action funding for 24 community projects across Mayo.
This funding, supported through my Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, is a very positive investment in local communities, practical climate action and a cleaner, greener future for our county.
These projects show the strength of community involvement across Mayo, with local groups delivering real benefits in renewable energy, biodiversity, active travel, food waste, recycling, community gardens and local environmental improvements.
📍 Swift Conservation Mayo — swift nest boxes and attraction call systems — €5,978.80
📍 Castlebar Tidy Towns — artificial Sand Martin nesting wall — €7,000.00
📍 Ballina Karen Community Green Garden — polytunnel, propagation tables and rainwater tanks — €4,319.00
📍Westport Community Garden — polytunnel cover, recycled-plastic benches, picnic tables and composting facility — €8,033.93
📍 CALL: Climate Action Louisburgh Locality — e-cargo bike, solar/battery station and water refill station — €14,105.14
📍 KIllala Community Council Newstart CLG — water refill station, polytunnel, garden tools, bins and raised beds — €15,225.58
📍 Parke & Crimlin Area Development Association — biodiversity nature trail and community tree nursery — €16,523.00
📍 Ballyhaunis Tidy Towns — electric shredder and electric lawnmower — €770.00
📍 Straide Community Development Group CLG — solar panels, battery storage and smart backup power — €10,845.00
📍 Aughagower Tidy Towns and Heritage Villages — polytunnel, orchard planting, rainwater tanks and solar PV for the community centre — €11,942.30
📍 Cliara Development Company DAC — MyGug biodigester to convert food waste into bio-fertiliser and biogas — €17,566.12
📍 Kilmovee Shamrocks G.A.A Club — solar PV, inverter and battery for clubhouse lighting and equipment — €11,300.00
📍 Castlebar Rugby Club — solar PV panels, batteries/inverters and backup energy system — €29,453.00
📍 Westport United Soccer Club — solar e-bike charging, bike repair station and bike shelter — €20,094.00
📍 Comharchumann Forbartha Cill TSeadhna Teo — roof-mounted solar PV with battery, inverters and energy monitoring — €28,562.98
📍 Cong Village Tidy Towns — water refill station, bus shelter, bike repair station, solar compacting bins, signage and biodiversity works — €28,689.02
📍 Breaffy Gaa Club — heating, insulation, LED lighting, battery storage and bike rack — €30,531.50
📍 Aghamore Community Development Company. CLG — solar PV system and tree/shrub planting for community campus — €32,602.00
📍 Balla Community Centre CRD — solar PV for Balla CRD and Balla GAA and LGFA, with battery storage and e-bike repair stand — €35,697.12
📍 Castlebar Mitchels GAA Club — active travel project including cycle lane and pedestrian walkway — €56,500.00
📍 Accelerating Change Together — public-realm greening, biodiversity garden, rainwater gardens, pollinator boxes and landscaping — €52,603.82
📍 Tooreen Hurling Club — solar panels, polytunnel, orchard, community garden, water harvesting, biodiversity and waste projects — €73,000.08
📍 Moydavitts GAA Club — clubhouse energy upgrades, solar PV, LED lighting, biodiversity planting, e-bike station and reusable bottles — €95,225.94
📍 Crossmolina Deelrovers GAA — solar PV system, insulation upgrades, LED lighting and energy-efficient doors — €72,000.00
I sincerely congratulate every group involved. These are practical, community-led projects that will make a real difference in towns, villages, clubs and local organisations across Mayo.
Well done to all the successful applicants, and I look forward to seeing these projects delivered on the ground.
Westport Tidy Towns Crossmolina Deelrovers MoyDavitts LGFA
