Minister Calleary turns sod on new €1.3m Community Centre in Kilglass, Co Sligo
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From: Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
- Published on: 19 April 2026
- Last updated on: 20 April 2026
- Construction of a 325m2 new build single-storey facility in Kilglass village
- Funding from the Department’s Community Centre Investment Fund
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has today (Sunday, 19 April, 2026) turned the sod for the construction of a new community centre in the village of Kilglass in Co. Sligo. This project is to receive funding of over €1.2m from the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht under the Community Centre Investment Fund (CCIF).
CCIF provides investment for improvement and refurbishment of community centres, as well as the development of new centres where such a need is identified. Since 2022, over €111 million has been provided under the fund. This includes over €6.1 million for 50 projects in Co. Sligo.
Speaking today in Kilglass, Minister Calleary said:
“I am delighted to be here today in Kilglass as we turn the sod on this wonderful centre. This new community space will include a multipurpose community hall suitable for performances and indoor sports, a multi-use sports floor, a performance stage, changing facilities and a range of services to support greater community use.
“My Department is providing just over €1.2 million for this facility. This project will provide a range of locally based social, recreational, cultural, civic and educational activities as well as opportunities for people to volunteer, which is at the heart of community life.”
Minister Calleary concluded:
“I want to commend the community here in Kilglass who, with support from Sligo County Council, will now realise their ambition to see this project become a reality. This development will support the community in becoming more sustainable and resilient, and will provide much needed space for the people of Kilglass and indeed further afield.
“I very much look forward to returning in the not-too-distant future to see the centre completed. It will no doubt be transformative for the wider community for generations to come.”
Notes
The Community Centres Investment Fund - New Build Measure invests in new build multi-functional community centres with a minimum grant of €1,000,000 up to a maximum of €6,000,000.
12 projects were approved in April 2024 with associated funding of over €30m.
Further details on all programmes administered by the Department can be found at www.gov.ie/drcdg