Déise sports clubs receive over €450,000
28 sporting clubs in Waterford will receive government funding for equipment.
Waterford sports clubs and organisations are set to receive €456,903 in funding to improve their equipment and resources.
The boost will go to 28 clubs across the Déise.
Minister Mary Butler (Fianna Fáil) announced the funding as part of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP).
Minister Butler said:“I am delighted to see so many of the sporting organisations in Waterford, with whom I have worked with over recent months, receive funding for equipment to supplement their work and enhance the experience of club members."
She added: “Sporting organisations throughout Waterford play a central role in our communities. They provide opportunities for people to participate in healthy activities which are hugely beneficial for their physical and mental health. They also allow us to enjoy the successes of local teams and our sporting heroes at higher levels, from inter county all the way to the international stage."
Waterford Senator John Cummins welcomed the announcement, saying: “As someone who was a Physical Education teacher until my election to Seanad Eireann, I know firsthand the positive impact which sport and activity has on young people, in particular. I want to commend the fantastic work done at a local level in communities right across the county to foster a love of sport and activity which has such a positive impact on wider society”.
He added: "I will always advocate strongly for sports clubs and organisations because of the positive impact they have on a daily basis. I know this funding will make a huge difference to the work these clubs do on the ground, day in day out with their members and I want to pay tribute to all those who worked so diligently on these applications and I am looking forward to seeing the fantastic projects these clubs have come to fruition.”
The successful equipment only applications are;
- Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club - Lawnmowers - €40,000
- Ballyduff Rovers Soccer Club - Equipment - €3,743
- Cappoquin Community Development Company Ltd - Purchase of Gym Equipment - €32,775
- Cappoquin Rowing Club - CRC Winter Training Scheme - €21,900
- Comeragh Rangers L.G.F.A. - Gym equipment for strength & conditioning training - €10,108
- Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Club - greens machine - €10,000
- Dungarvan Celtic AFC - Mower Upgrade - €12,825
- Dungarvan Cycling Club - Development across Leisure and Racing -
- Dungarvan Gymnastics Club - Equipment - €7,453
- Dungarvan Ladies Hockey Club - Mobile Goals and Club Owned equipment only - €23,000
- Dunmore East Swim Club - Sea Swimming Club Equipment - €6,484
- FINISK VALLEY Athletics club - Sports Equipment - €7,000
- Ganbaru Jiu Jitsu Academy - Installation of a second training area - €11,000
- Kilbarry Gymnastics Club - Equipment upgrade to enhance all KGAs programs - €21,594
- Lismore AFC - Equipment purchase - €19,000
- Lismore Golf Club - leaf blower - €13,437
- Lismore Tennis Club- Equipment - €5,379
- Metalman Paddlesports Club Waterford - Canoe polo Development for Children (& Adults) - €26,237
- Portlaw Camogie Club - Equipment Funding - €3,024
- Rathgormack GAA Club - Mower for Improved Maintenance - €18,402
- Splashworld Sharks Swimming Club - Equipment - €18,060
- St Anne's Camogie and Ladies Gaelic Football Club - Sports Equipment - €1,100
- Waterford Harbour Sailing Club - Replacement of safety boats - €58,536
- Waterford Harbour Sub Aqua Club - WHSAC Boat Engine and 2 boat trailers replacement - €30,182
- Waterford Riding Club - Dressage equipment - €12,843
- Waterford Sports Partnership - WSP Disability Programme storage project - €12,950
- Waterford Wildcats Basketball Club - Wildcats s&c/recovery equipment /youth playing gear - €8,698
- WWEC Schoolboy & Schoolgirl league - Development programme - €8,520
- Waterford Total - €456,903
