Carrickallen Wind Farm is supporting a range of community projects and initiatives. Several grant applications have already been completed, with funds allocated to impactful programs that benefit local residents & community groups. Meanwhile, additional applications are still in progress, ensuring a thorough and inclusive process that addresses diverse community needs. This ongoing effort highlights the wind farm’s commitment to fostering sustainable development and enhancing the quality of life in the area.
Laaragh Utd. Looking Back to look forward event
A time and place to remember, celebrate, connect, come together and preserve heritage.
The event was a 3 day celebration from 11th – 13th July 2024. It consisted of involving all connected with the club in the past and presently.
The project was a comprehensive 3-day celebration from July 11-13, 2024, bringing together past and present members of the club while launching a new digital archive to preserve its history. Key initiatives included promoting sustainability by reimagining unused spaces, enhancing inclusive programs for children, and introducing an eco-awareness campaign. Day 1 featured the opening of a permanent outdoor exhibition of the club's history, intergenerational photography, and recorded discussions with club stalwarts. Day 2 centred on an ecumenical service involving local schools, musicians, and clergy, held in a historically significant venue, followed by a social event and a presentation of medals. Day 3 concluded with commemorative tournaments, family-friendly carnival events, an eco-friendly sports gear swap, and a lively social gathering
inspired by the community's rich “carnival” tradition.
Spokesperson, Maeve Rudden, has stated “Investment in this project has an enduring value and or supports our values of engaging with our community In person events boost connection in the community, sharing precious memories sparks positive emotions such as pride among our older groups and inspiration for our younger groups Inclusion of all groups regardless of age or profile e.g. - all age groups, all abilities, all denominations, all views”
Bunnoe Senior Social Gathering event
The goal of the Bunnoe Senior Social events is to strengthen social networks for the elderly in the community.
With the funding from the Carrickallen wind farm project Bunnoe Community Centre organised a Theatre trip and a Christmas social gathering impacting over 100 people.
30 people, including 5 wheelchair users traveled to Virginia Ramor Theatre . Prior to the theatre we had a walk in a local park and an evening meal.
For the Christmas gathering, the centre had dinner for the elderly with traditional music and dancing with poems, stories and songs.
Kathleen Daly, Bunnoe Senior Social club, has expressed her thanks to Carrickallen wind farm. "The Elderly in Bunnoe are more socially engaged through activities that address social isolation and strengthen their networks. Participants reported a positive experience through feedback to the club and look forward to future grant funding"
Other initiatives include pollinator plans, purchase of (AEDs) Adult/Child Mannequins Choking Vests, Pulse monitors and tidy towns projects.
If you have any questions regarding the fund or any of the Galetech Community projects please contact us on deirdre@galetechenergy.com or 0871163978
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