COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, July 14, 2025
HEADED ITEM NO. 14
HEADED ITEM: D. of Housing, Social and Community Development
COMMUNITY & SPORTS DEVELOPMENT GRANTS - FOR NOTING
REPLY:
(a.) Community Infrastructure Fund
The Community Infrastructure Fund of €450,000 provided in the Council’s 2025 Revenue Budget offered community groups, including sports clubs, the opportunity to apply for funding to assist with the costs of either constructing new facilities or for the modernisation and/or expansion of existing facilities. Groups, including boards of management of community facilities, could apply online for grants ranging from a minimum of €5,000 up to a maximum of €50,000 during the period from 14th March to 17th April 2025 to respond to locally identified needs within their communities. The fund was heavily oversubscribed, and a detailed assessment process based on the proposed projects' local community impact, value for money, funding, sustainability and viability took place. A total amount of €449,823 in funding for the following community infrastructure grants approved under the 2025 fund are as follows:
|
Facility/Group |
Project |
Amount Approved |
|
Tallaght Town AFC |
Installation of new all-weather pitch |
€35,000.00 |
|
Clondalkin Rugby Club |
Installation of new floor in changing room & toilets |
€11,000.00 |
|
Fettercairn Community & Youth Centre |
Installation of new heating system |
€48,000.00 |
|
Saggart Schoolhouse Community Centre |
Installation of acoustic panels in hall & meeting rooms |
€23,700.00 |
|
Lucan Harrier & Athletic Club |
Upgrade of running track with the installation of spectator railings |
€43,749.00 |
|
Kilnamanagh AFC |
Installation of astro carpet on new training pitch |
€15,000.00 |
|
Kingswood Community & Leisure Centre |
Upgrading fire doors & installation of new hall floor |
€29,672.00 |
|
St Aengus Parish & Tallaght Senior Citizens Community Centre |
Upgrading centre kitchen facilities |
€12,000.00 |
|
Killinarden Community Centre |
Upgrade & external doors, fire doors and centre lighting |
€50,000.00 |
|
The Big Picture - Foroige |
Installation of window blinds |
€9,274.00 |
|
Whitechurch Community & Youth Centre |
Installation of new external security doors & fire doors |
€11,000.00 |
|
Perrystown Manor Estate Community Centre |
Upgrading of fire exits & painting of the building exterior |
€37,682.00 |
|
Thomas Davis GAA Club |
Installation of All Weather Walking & Jogging Track |
€40,000.00 |
|
Tallaght Community School Sports Complex |
Installation of sports hall dividers & a new storage unit |
€15,746.00 |
|
Knockmitten Youth & Community Centre |
Installation of new heating system |
€50,000.00 |
|
Gaelphobal Thamhlachta |
Installation of a kitchen, reception area, toilet & storage in the new theatre & social space |
€18,000.00 |
|
Total |
|
€449,823.00 |