Members of Tullamore Women's Shed taking part in a memorial walk for Ashing Murphy. The facility was one of 14 women's groups across Offaly to be awarded funding today (Wednesday). Welcome funding boost for 14 Offaly women's groupsA total of 14 women's groups across Offaly have received news of a welcome funding boost, which was announced today (Wednesday) by Minister for Rural Affairs, Heather Humphreys. The grants - ranging from just over €2,000 to €1,000 - were awarded to 500 women's groups nationally as part of The Local Enhancement Programme 2024. The programme allocated €6 million in capital supports for community groups and organisations around Ireland, with funding of €1 million being ring-fenced for women’s groups.

Source: Irish Independent June 05, 2024 23:11 UTC