Funding for 34 Mayo clubs under Sports Capital Equipment Grant Scheme
MAYO Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary has confirmed funding for Mayo clubs under the Sports Capital Equipment Grant Scheme 2021.
Thirty-four Mayo-based sports clubs and organisations will benefit as well as the Connacht Ladies Gaelic Association and Mayo Schoolboys/Girls and Youth Association.
Said Deputy Calleary: “I wish to thank Minister Jack Chambers, who visited Mayo with me recently, for responding favourably to the successful applications and I want to congratulate all the clubs, organisations and societies that have been allocated funding on this occasion.
“The past 16 months have been particularly challenging for sports clubs and organisations and it is important for us all to remember that each of them is run by local committed volunteers who give freely of their time and expertise to provide facilities, coaching and a social outlet for us all throughout the county. This funding will go some way towards assisting the successful applicants in their journey into the second half of 2021 and into 2022.”
Capital funding applications are presently being assessed with an announcement due in the coming weeks, Deputy Calleary also confirmed.
Deputy Alan Dillon also welcomed the funding, saying it represents a significant investment in sporting equipment around Mayo.
“I am delighted to see this equipment funding has a good geographic spread around the county and being allocated to a strong mix of sports,” he said. “I will be working to ensure the funding can be drawn down as quickly as possible so local communities around Mayo can benefit from this funding in the near future.”
The successful clubs under the equipment scheme are:
9th Mayo Claremorris Scout Group Canoeing €15,091
Achill Outdoor Education Centre €25,949
Ardnaree Boxing Club €6,414
Ballina Athletic Club €7,067
Ballina Braves Youth Basketball Club €7,082
Ballina Rowing Club €21,245
Ballina Stephenites Squash Club €29,215
Ballina Tennis Club €10,038
Ballinrobe Golf Club €13,438
Ballyvary Blue Bomber FC €9,559
Castlebar Golf Club €19,279
Castlebar Mitchels GAA Club €13,184
Castlebar Mitchels Ladies Gaelic Football Association €896
Castlebar Swimming Club €2,302
Castlebar Town Soccer Club €4,936
Charlestown Athletic Football Club €13,155
Claremorris Athletics & Sports Club Ltd €3,919
Claremorris SPLC Ltd €27,847
Claremorris Swimming Club €21,972
Club Ramhaíocht Tullacháin €20,874
Crossmolina Deelrovers GAA €8,540
Eastern Gaels GAA Club €20,010
Geesala Boxing Club €6,202
Geesala Community Gym €37,182
Glenhest Rovers FC €15,503
Lahardane MacHales €8,003
Lake District Athletic Club €17,925
Moy Valley Freestyle Martial Arts €11,524
Mulranny Golf Club Ltd €14,398
Partry Athletic FC €7,265
River Moy Search and Rescue €18,579
Westport Leisure Park €19,981
Westport Rugby Club €10,806
Westport Triathlon Club €5,381
Connacht Ladies Gaelic Football Association - develop the use of technology in ladies football €24,542
Mayo Schoolboys/Girls & Youth Association Football League €22,522