Louth County Council Welcomes Funding for Community Climate Action Projects

Louth County Council has welcomed the announcement of €651,374 in funding for community-led climate action projects across the county. The funding, announced by Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien T.D., has been awarded to 17 projects under Phase 2 of the Community Climate Action Programme, with additional funding set aside for reserve projects.

Funded by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, the programme supports local projects that reduce carbon emissions, protect biodiversity, and help communities respond to climate change.

Local groups receiving funding include Dundalk Young Irelands GFC, St. John of God North East Services, Louth Beekeepers Association, Mattock Rangers, Ardee St. Mary’s GFC, and Drogheda Homeless Aid. Other successful applicants include Dundalk Tennis Club,Dundalk Dog Rescue, Oliver Plunketts GFC, Clan Na Gael GFC, Naomh Mairtin and Dromiskin Tidy Towns. Albion Rovers FC, Muirhevnamor Community Gardens, Haggardstown and Blackrock Community Centre, Stephenstown Pond Trust and Kilkerley Emmetts also secured support.

Funded projects include solar panel installations, LED lighting and energy upgrades, pollinator friendly planting, sustainable drainage works, bike shelters, EV charging points, water refill stations and rainwater harvesting systems. Grants of up to €100,000 will allow community groups to deliver these projects in full.

Cllr Seán Kelly, Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, said:

“I am delighted to see such strong engagement from communities across Louth. This funding recognises the important role local groups play in taking climate action and will help create a more sustainable county for future generations.”

David Conway, Chief Executive of Louth County Council, said:

“This funding is an important step in supporting communities to take practical climate action. The high quality of applications shows the commitment and innovation in our communities. We are proud to support these projects and the long-term benefits they will bring.”

Fiona Lennon, Community Climate Action Officer with Louth County Council, added:

“This programme supports local groups to deliver projects that meet the needs of their communities. Building on Phase 1, this funding will help strengthen local capacity to respond to climate challenges.”

Louth County Council will work closely with the successful groups to support delivery of the projects. For more information on the Community Climate Action Programme, visit gov.ie.

About the Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP)

The CCAP is a national initiative, funded through the Climate Action Fund and the Shared Island Fund, and delivered in partnership between the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment and local authorities. Its main goal is to empower communities to take meaningful climate action at a local level, contributing to Ireland’s broader climate and energy targets.

For the full list of funded projects is available at gov.ie