Rainbow Kids Playgroup CLG, which received €30,000 to complete essential fire safety upgrades and further strengthen its role as a community childcare hub.
25 local initiatives benefit through community fund and microgrant support
Projects expected to leverage over €60,000 in match funding and benefit more than 25,000 people
More than €2.6 million invested in local communities since 2004
SSE has awarded €164,000 to community groups across Cavan and Monaghan through its East Cavan and Monaghan Community Fund, supporting projects focused on community development, energy efficiency, sustainability and safety.
Backed by Bindoo and Gartnaneane Wind Farms in East Cavan and Mullananalt Wind Farm in Co. Monaghan, the annual fund has awarded €154,779 to 15 community projects this year, alongside €9,500 in microgrants supporting a further 10 local initiatives.
Established in 2004, the fund has now invested more than €2.6 million in local communities, helping groups deliver projects that create lasting benefits for residents across the region.
This year's funding will support a wide range of projects, including renewable energy installations, energy-efficient upgrades, sports and recreation facilities, childcare services, community resilience measures and emergency response initiatives.
Among this year’s successful projects is Rainbow Kids Playgroup CLG, which has received €30,000 to complete essential fire safety upgrades and further strengthen its role as a community childcare hub. Glaslough Villa Football Club has secured €24,789 to install battery-powered LED floodlights, while Clontibret GFC has received €16,784 to improve energy efficiency and ventilation within its gym facilities.
In addition to supporting individual organisations, the funding is expected to leverage more than €60,000 in match funding, helping deliver community projects with a combined value of more than €216,000.
The projects supported this year are expected to benefit more than 25,000 people across the Cavan and Monaghan area.
Jacqueline Durnin, SSE Community Investment Manager, said:
"We're delighted to support another diverse range of projects through the East Cavan and Monaghan Community Fund.
“For more than 20 years, this fund has helped local groups invest in facilities, services and initiatives that strengthen communities and improve quality of life for local people. This year's successful projects demonstrate the ambition and commitment that exists across Cavan and Monaghan to create more sustainable, resilient and inclusive communities.
“We congratulate all successful applicants and look forward to seeing these projects deliver lasting benefits for the communities they serve.”
Funded initiatives this year include:
Energy efficiency upgrades at community centres, schools and sporting facilities.
Solar PV and battery storage installations at community and educational facilities.
LED lighting projects to reduce energy consumption and operating costs.
Fire safety upgrades enabling expanded, sustainable childcare services.
Community inclusion projects supporting older people and vulnerable groups.
Equipment and training for volunteer first responders.
Enhanced sporting, recreational and youth facilities.
The East Cavan and Monaghan Community Fund forms part of SSE's commitment to sharing the benefits of renewable energy generation with communities located close to its wind farm operations.
Successful projects supported through the 2026 fund include:
Rainbow Kids Playgroup CLG (€30,000)
Glaslough Villa Football Club (€24,789)
Clontibret GFC (€16,784)
Latton O'Rahilly GAA (€13,800)
Borora Community First Responders (€11,310)
Drumgoon Community Centre (€10,180)
Shercock GFC (€8,703)
Corduff Raferagh Community Association (€7,500)