€760,000 sports equipment funding for Mayo clubs
FUNDING of €768,839 has been allocated to Mayo clubs under the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme.
This allocation is for sports equipment in the first round of sports capital allocations for 2024 and 27 organisations will benefit around Mayo.
Welcoming the allocations, Minister of State Alan Dillon said: “It is great to see 27 organisations around Mayo receiving funding of €768,839 for sports equipment. The funding granted ranges from €1,577 up to over €70,000 so it represents a significant investment in sporting equipment around Mayo.
“It also represents an increase of over €300,000 from €474,761 in 2023 which highlights the quality of applications submitted by Mayo clubs.
“I am delighted to see this funding has a good geographic spread around the county and being allocated to a strong mix of sports, including GAA, soccer, athletics, boxing, gymnastics, equestrian, kayaking, sailing, tennis, golf, etc.
“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.”
Minister Dillon added: “I want to congratulate all the clubs, organisations and societies that have been allocated funding on this occasion.
“It is important for us all to remember that each of them is run by local volunteers who give freely of their time to provide facilities, coaching and a social outlet for every age group throughout the county. This funding will go some way towards assisting the successful applicants.”
Sports capital funding applications are presently being assessed with an announcement due in the coming months.
Successful clubs in Mayo are:
Achill GAA Club/CLG Acla: €17,983 for purchase of gym equipment.
Achill Island Golf Club: €1,577 for purchase of golf clubs for training purposes.
Ballina Golf Club: €36,515 for purchase of mini excavator.
Ballina Rowing Club: €29,772 for phase 2 club development rowing.
Ballinrobe Basketball Club: €10,422 for basketball and equipment storage unit.
Ballinrobe Kayak Club: €11,704 for equipment.
Bangor Hibs FC: €15,537 for re-launch of Bangor Hibs FC.
Castlebar Boxing Club: €40,300 for cardio equipment, punch bags, weights for gym.
CBD Recreational Centre: €9,662 for sports equipment to promote sports for all multi-sport.
Claremorris Boxing Club: €24,600 for Boxing Centre of Excellence for Mayo.
Claremorris SPLC Ltd: €54,913 for gym equipment.
Clew Bay Pony Club: €24,480 for containers, jumps, lighting and generator.
Dragon Boat Club, Ballina: €14,022 for dragon boat, paddles, safety equipment and storage.
Ballyheane Football Club: €62,295 for mower and gym equipment.
Foxford Sports and Leisure Centre: €28,297 for new gym equipment.
Gaeltacht Iorras Iománaíocht agus Camógaíocht: €51,745 for Gaeltacht Iorras wheelchair hurling and training pod.
Grainne Uaile Sub Aqua Club: €29,963 for purchase of high pressure (300 bar) air compressor.
Kilmurry Youths Soccer Club: €6,235 for equipment.
Kiltimagh GAA Club: €50,823 for redevelopment of Gilmartin Park.
Knockmore GAA Club: €27,500 for essential pitch maintenance.
Knockmore Rathduff ESD Co.: €6,461 for exercise and safety in the community.
Moy Valley Athletic Club: €25,547 for sports equipment.
Moygownagh GAA Club: €10,696 for football pitch, grass, machinery.
Neale GAA Club: €25,000 for sports equipment.
River Moy Search and Rescue, Ballina: €32,830 for purchase of jet skis and other sporting equipment.
Teach an Uisce Sub Aqua: €70,000 for purchase of diving boat.
Mayo Yacht Club: €47,000 for dinghy upgrade project.
Westport Tennis Club: €3,010 for equipment.