Mayo groups involved in health promotion get €170,000

FUNDING of €170,000 has been allocated to six organisations in Mayo involved in health promotion and well-being as well as the provision of community health services.

The funding was announced by Minister for Health Simon Harris as part of the Department of Health Lottery Fund Grant scheme.

The organisations included in this round of funding include Glen Nephin Men’s Shed (€30,000), Seirbhisí Curam Chill Chomain Teo (€10,000), Western Care Association (€20,000), Mayo Mental Health Association Ltd (€50,000), Balla Community Resource Development Ltd (€40,000) and Islandeady Cycling Club (€20,000).  

The announcement has been welcomed by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny.