Islands Minister Joe McHugh has approved funding towards equipment for the Men’s Shed on Arranmore Island.
Minister McHugh said he was delighted to approve a grant of €865 for the cost of signage and carpentry instruments for Comharchumann Forbartha agus Fostaíochta Árainn Mhór.
“This funding will allow the Men’s Shed to produce small items such as garden benches, bird houses and flower pots which they will then be able to sell,” said Minister McHugh.
“It’s an innovative self-help project and this funding will help get it up and running.
“My Department is keen to support such initiatives which are so important for islands like Arranmore.”
Minister McHugh added: “I want to wish all those involved at Men’s Shed on Arranmore continued success in their endeavours.”
An nuacht as Gaeilge:
Tá deontas ceadaithe ag an Aire Stáit do na hOileáihn Joe McHugh TD do threalamh do Sheid na bhFear ar Oileán Árainn Mhór.
Tá lúchair ar an Aire Stáit McHugh an deontas suas le €865 a cheadú do chun trealamh siúinéireachta agus comharthaí a cheannach do Comharchumann Forbartha agus Fostaíochta Árainn Mhór.
“Beidh an deontas seo ina cuidiú do Sheid na bhFear chun píosaí troscáin/adhmadóireachta eile a dhéanamh agus iad a dhíol, ar nós binsí, tobáin bláth (próca bláthanna) agus tithe éan,” a dúirt an Aire Stait McHugh.
“Is tógra nuálach féinchabhrach é agus cuidóidh an maoiniú seo leis.
“Tá mo Roinn sásta cuidiú le tógraí nuálacha mar seo, a bhfuil tábhacht ar leith bainteach acu do hoileáin mar Árainn Mhór.”
An tAire Joe McHugh, “Guím gach rath ar achan duine a bhfuil bainteach le Seid na bhFear ar Oileán Árainn Mhór as seo amach.”
