Launch of Phase 2 – Community Climate Action Programme
Monaghan County Council is pleased to announce the launch of Phase 2 of the Community Climate Action Programme, supporting 20 community groups across County Monaghan to deliver practical, locally led climate action projects.
A total of €437,892.90 has been secured for this phase, funded by the Government of Ireland and administered by Monaghan County Council.
The projects funded include a range of measures such as renewable energy installations, energy efficiency upgrades, active travel supports, and biodiversity and water conservation initiatives.
Collectively, these projects will contribute directly to the delivery of the Monaghan County Council Climate Action Plan by reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, enhancing biodiversity, and supporting sustainable behaviours at community level.
A full list of approved projects is provided below. Updates will be shared here as works progress and projects are delivered across the county.
| Group Name and Address | Summary of project | Themes | Budget |
| Knocknagrave Environmental Centre | The group is planning to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system with a battery storage unit. | Community Energy | € 16,151 |
| Ardaghey Community Centre Committee | The group is planning to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system with a battery storage unit. | Community Energy | € 19,862 |
| Carrickmacross Tidy Town, | The group is planning to plant 2km of native whitethorn hedgerows across public areas in the Carrickmacross | Environment | € 7,037 |
| Monaghan Town Football Club | Monaghan Town Football Club proposes the installation of a dedicated bike rack at Belgium Park to promote active, safe, and sustainable travel for players, supporters, and all park users. | Travel | € 201 |
| Drumhowan GFC | Drumhowan GFC proposes the installation of a public water refill station at the club’s walking track | Shopping & Recycling | € 3,838 |
| Sean McDermotts GAA | The group is planning on installing push‑button controls for the walking‑track lighting and motion‑sensor systems for indoor lighting. The group plan to install a public water refill station. | Community Energy, Shopping & Recycling | € 15,183 |
| Monaghan Tidy Towns, | Group proposes to plant native Monaghan apple trees and planting linear urban hedgerows. | Food & Waste, Environment | € 15,869 |
| Inniskeen Community Centre | The group is planning to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system with a battery storage unit . | Community Energy | € 18,700 |
| Castleblayney Community Enterprise CLG
| Castleblayney Community Enterprise CLG is leading an innovative, collaborative sustainability project in partnership with the local tidy towns group. The project combines two complementary elements: rainwater harvesting infrastructure in key locations in the town and a new solar PV system at the Community Hall. | Community Energy, Environment | € 17,779 |
| Oram GAA Club | The group is planning on installing push‑button controls for the walking‑track lighting and motion‑sensor systems for indoor lighting. The group plan to install a public water refill station and plant Pollinator Friendly Planting perennials and shrubs. | Community Energy, Shopping & Recycling, Environment | € 14,038 |
| Carrickmacross Emmets GFC | Carrickmacross Emmets GFC proposes the installation of two water bottle refill stations. | Shopping & Recycling | € 11,070 |
| Errigal Truagh special Needs | This group is plannting to install a solar solar photovoltaic (PV) system. | Community Energy | €15,950 |
| Latton O’Rahilly GAA | The group is planning to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system with a battery storage unit. | Community Energy | € 28,995 |
| Killeevan Development Association
| The group is planning to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system with a battery storage unit. | Community Energy | € 29,964 |
| Currin GFC | The group is planning to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system with a battery storage unit. | Community Energy | € 24,403 |
| Magheracloone Mitchells GFC
| The group plan to install a solar panel system along with a storage battery. The group also plans to install bike racks and a two water refill stations. | Community Energy, Travel, Shopping & Recycling | € 41,321 |
| Emyvale Leisure Centre Committee
| The group plan to install a solar panel system along with a storage battery. The group also plans to install bike racks. | Community Energy, Travel | € 27,043 |
| Ballybay Pearse Brothers GAA | The group is planning to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system with a battery storage unit and Stainless-Steel Cylinder Water Tank. | Community Energy | € 32,290 |
| Corcaghan Community Centre | Corcaghan Community Centre proposes the installation of solar panels and the replacement of existing poor quality wooden and unsealed doors with sealed doors for heat retention | Community Energy | €29,942 |
| St Marys Hall Committee | The group is planning on installing a solar panel system and battery storage for the community centre. The group are also planning on retrofitting the heating and lighting by installing Dimplex heaters and LED lighting. | Community Energy | €68,258 |