Around the Districts: Annacurra, Carnew, Coolboy, Coolgreany and Knockananna

Annacurra secured €69,400 in funding through the Community Climate Action Fund. The funding supports projects planned for the village in partnership with Annacurra GAA and LGFA, aimed at climate action and biodiversity. A new community biodiversity garden will be created beside Hazel Hill for community enjoyment. Annacurra Community Centre will receive upgrades including new external windows, doors, and insulation to improve comfort and energy efficiency for all users. Support and guidance were provided by Climate Action Officers with Wicklow County Council, along with assistance from the County Engineer’s team and continued support from a local councillor. The projects are planned for delivery for the benefit of the entire community.

"We are absolutely delighted to share the fantastic news that Annacurra has secured €69,400 in funding through the Community Climate Action Fund. Last year, together with Annacurra GAA & LGFA, we applied for funding to support important projects in the village that will benefit Climate Action and Biodiversity. We are thrilled that this funding will now help bring these projects to life: New Community Biodiversity Garden A beautiful new biodiversity garden will be created beside Hazel Hill in the heart of the village for everyone in the community to enjoy."

"Annacurra Community Centre Upgrades The centre will benefit from new external windows, doors and insulation, greatly improving comfort and energy efficiency for all users. We would like to sincerely thank Julie Sammiller, Jim Callery and Sarah Rubalcava, Climate Action Officers with Wicklow County Council, for all their help and guidance in planning the biodiversity garden since we first approached them over a year ago. A thank you also to County Engineer Avril Hill and her team, and to Councillor Pat Kennedy for their continued support and assistance."

"During National Biodiversity Week, we are especially delighted to receive this opportunity and look forward to delivering these worthwhile projects for the benefit of the entire Annacurra community. Congratulations to all of the other successful applicants."

"Calling all young performers aged 12-14. If your child has a keen interest in Irish folklore, music, dancing, singing, storytelling, or acting, Foróige Interest Club might be for them this September. New theme for 26/27 term is Irish Folklore through Performance Foróige Annacurra provides a weekly space for like-minded young people to attend Foróige club."

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