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Irish Independent
7 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Funding for Wicklow Pastoral Centre will help half energy usage
The Town Team has been awarded €121,242 under the Community Recognition Fund (CRF) and the allocation has been designated for the upgrade of windows at the De La Salle Pastoral Centre, marking the completion of an extensive sustainable energy retrofit project at the heart of the Wicklow community. The De La Salle Pastoral Centre first opened in 2018 and has become an indispensable hub for numerous local voluntary community groups and activities, fostering a vibrant and active community spirit. The initiative was spearheaded by the Town Team's dedicated environment and sustainable energy working group. This latest grant builds upon previous successful phases of the project, which included comprehensive insulation of the building fabric and the installation of a significant solar PV and battery array. Upon full completion, the Pastoral Centre is projected to reduce its overall energy usage by over 50pc. Chair of the environment and sustainable energy working group Deaglan O'Meachair said: 'Thanks to the volunteer members of the Wicklow Town Team for leading this initiative with support from Wicklow County Council and the Community Recognition Fund. It serves as a prime example of how community members can implement similar sustainable improvements in their own homes and businesses.' The Wicklow Town Team operates as a coordinating body of local volunteers, representing active stakeholders, community groups, the voluntary sector, and business organisations. Working in close collaboration with the local Wicklow Municipal District, their shared mission is to enhance Wicklow town as a place to live, work, shop, and play. To date, the team has successfully secured over €1 million in funding for projects for the town.
Irish Independent
01-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Wicklow Town Team seeks to recruit volunteers at open day
The Town Team consists of a coordinating body of local volunteers drawn from active stake-holders, community groups, the voluntary sector, and business organisations that work in co-operation with the local Wicklow Municipal District for the benefit of the local community and its environment. So far the Town Team has secured more than €1 million in funding for projects that have made a significant difference to the town. Among the key projects that the Town Team have achieved are the Wicklow Connectivity Project, which included murals and a golly trail, the popular heritage trail, the backlighting of historic and civic buildings, the development of the Wicklow town website, and other key projects that enhances the visual appearance of Wicklow town. Other projects that are in progress currently are the East Coast Greenway, the pump bike track on the Murrough, a new pilgrim walk from Wicklow town to Glendalough and plans for the Black Castle area to enhance its visual appearance and improve its access for the community and visitors to the area. Pascal Burke, chair of the Town Team, said: 'These projects would not happen without the dedicated work of Wicklow Town Team members who work closely with the local Municipal District and Wicklow County Council to secure funding for projects focused on improving our town environment, promotion of tourism, the arts, sporting/recreational development, community development, and climate action and sustainable energy.' The Wicklow Town Team will hold an open day in the Assembly Hall, Wicklow town, this Saturday, May 3, from 11am to 2pm, and they are interested in hearing from community members who have a passionate interest in any of the work carried out by their working groups.
