Louth Women’s Groups Receive Funding Boost
Nineteen women’s groups in Louth are set to benefit from new grants announced this week by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD.
This funding is part of a nationwide package supporting nearly 500 women’s groups across Ireland.
The initiative provides small grants to enhance facilities and purchase equipment for various women’s groups, including Women’s and Hen’s Sheds, Camogie and GAA Clubs, ICA Groups, Toddler Groups, and Girl Guides.
The Louth groups receiving funding are:
• Cooley Camogie Club, Dundalk – €1,061
• Cúchulainn Gaels GAC, Dundalk – €500
• Dundalk Women’s Shed, Dundalk – €1,459.45
• Geraldines LGFC, Dundalk – €2,514.33
• Knockbridge Girl Guides, Dundalk – €1,000
• St Bride’s Ladies GFC, Dundalk – €1,990
• Mountrush Women’s Group, Ardee – €2,732
• St Patrick’s LGFA, Dundalk – €3,000
• Women’s Aid Dundalk CLG, Dundalk – €3,075
• Naomh Fionnbarra & St Anne’s GFC, Ardee – €2,286
• St Kevin’s GAA, Ardee – €1,320.36
• Togher & District Active Retirement Association, Ardee – €400
• Autism Support Louth & Meath Parent Support Group, Drogheda – €600
• Clogherhead Women’s Shed, Drogheda – €600
• Drogheda Dolls, Drogheda – €1,000
• Mothers & Others Group St Nicholas GFC, Drogheda – €1,000
• Naomh Martin GAA Club, Drogheda – €2,530.60
• O’Raghallaighs GFC LGFA Ladies Section, Drogheda – €3,000
• St Fechin’s GAA Ladies Camogie & Football Club, Drogheda – €2,500
Minister Humphreys praised the groups, stating, “These groups are working tirelessly within communities to provide both young and old with an outlet to socialise, upskill, relax and so much more. I am constantly amazed by the work, community spirit, and ethos of the many, many groups that give so much of their time to enhance and improve their communities.”
This funding is part of The Local Enhancement Programme 2024, which allocated €6 million in capital supports for community groups and organizations throughout Ireland, with €1 million specifically designated for women’s groups. The information collected from these grants will help the Department better understand the spread and needs of Women’s Sheds, Groups, and Networks across the country, informing future support strategies.
