Funding announced for 14 women's groups across Leitrim

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced funding to support almost 500 Women’s Groups nationwide.

Under the initiative, small grants are being provided to assist groups in every single county to enhance/improve their facilities and to purchase equipment.

The groups that are receiving funding include Women’s and Hen’s Sheds, Camogie and GAA Clubs, ICA Groups, Toddler Groups, Girl Guides and more.

Minister Humphreys made the announcement during a visit to the Trim Women’s Shed in County Meath.  The group was allocated €2,500 today under the initiative.

“I am delighted to announce the successful projects today for Women’s Sheds, Groups and Networks throughout the country. 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. I want you to know that I see what you do and I hope that through these grants my Department can help,” she said.

The successful applicants from Co Leitrim are:

Annaduff ICA €939.00
Aughavas ICA Guild €1,217.00
Ballinamore Hen's Shed €974.14
Ballinamore Ukelele Group €1,529.00
Ciorcal na mBan Aughnasheelin €766.70
Eslin Women's Group €1,000.00
Extra Special Parent and Toddlers Group Manorhamilton €2,000.00
Killenummery Women's Group €1,575.00
Kiltoghert Women's Group €2,000.00
Leitrim Village Active Age €996.00
Manorhamilton ICA €1,225.11
Mohill Friends of Breastfeeding Mum2Mum Group €2,071.00
North Leitrim Women's Centre Manorhamilton €955.71
Oasis Women's Shed Carrick-on-Shannon €1,413.00