A long road lays ahead of us but check this page for regular updates
17th April 2019
The GoFundMe page was launched today
1st December 2019
A massive thank you to all of the donations so far received from both individuals and local businesses. Our total now stands at an amazing €8200!
27th December 2020
Whoa.....thank you to all who braved the elements and turned out for the Inaugural Big Dip. We managed to raise an impressive €820 for the Community Park Project.
8th January 2020
The Connemara Mountain Walking festival has been running for the past 10 years. The profits from this event are used for local projects and we are humbled to accept a huge contribution of €10,000.This money is the culmination of many years of dedication from the community.
We wish to thank everyone who has volunteered over the years and to everyone who has attended the event. Your efforts are so gratefully appreciated.
15th January 2020
As part of our fundraising campaign we reached out to the residents of our community. We are overwhelmed by the contributions received and ongoing support. We are truly grateful to you all. We are delighted to say we have raised a total of €29,000 to date.
9th July 2020
So, despite these difficult times that we have all had to endure and despite event postponements that would have helped our cause, we are now at an incredible €37,000, a smidge under 30% of the total required. A huge thank you to each and every one of you who has donated so far... lets keep the wheels rolling!
31st October 2021
With thanks to the many of you who have made a donation and also with a special mention to Neva Goor who, with her "Dip a Day Challenge" raised a mighty sum by diving into the frigid waters of the Atlantic every day for a month, we have reached the amazing milestone of €60,000, nearly half way there!
March 2022
Awarded a grant of €250,000 under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2021 by the Department of Rural and Community Development
6th August 2022
September 2022
October 2023
October 21st 2023
The public got their first taste of our park on October 21, 2023. While the official opening is scheduled for next spring, the local children turned our "unofficial" opening into a joyous celebration. A big shout-out to our skilled engineers and their perfectionist attitudes—their work has brought us to this moment. We owe a special thanks to our partners:
Thank You...
Thanks to everyone who dropped by our page, and a big thank you in advance for your generosity, no matter the size. We extend a warm invitation for you to explore the charming village of Leenane on your next trip to the West of Ireland.
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