Three Tipperary groups to get Clár funding

Tipperary is getting a share of Clár funding to provide vehicles for Mobility, Cancer Care, Meals on Wheels and Community First Responders.

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has announced over €2.1 million under Measure 2 of the 2024 programme.

A total of 48 vehicles will be provided nationwide with three coming to the Premier County.

Clonmel Councillor Michael Murphy has welcomed what he describes as this crucial funding.

“Firstly the Fethard Day Care Centre get a new mobility vehicle to the value of €90,000, secondly the Irish Wheelchair Association – Tipperary South a new mobility transport vehicle €44,000 and finally the Irish Red Cross here in Tipperary – first responders – to the value of €50,000.

Councillor Murphy says the groups deserve recognition not only for securing the funding but also for the great work they do.