Minister Alan Dillon has welcomed funding of €768,839 under the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme.
The funding allocation announced this morning is for sports equipment in the first round of sports capital allocations for 2024.
A total of 28 organisations will benefit from the fund around Mayo.
The Castlebar based Minister says the funding granted ranges from €1,577 up to over €70,000 so it represents a significant investment in the sporting equipment around the county. It also represents an increase of over €300,000 from last year’s allocation, which, he says, highlights the quality of applications submitted by Mayo clubs.
Sports Capital funding applications are presently being assessed with an announcement due in the coming months.
He spoke to Midwest News Editor Teresa O'Malley..
Successful clubs in Mayo:
Achill GAA Club / CLG Acla: €17,983 for purchase of Gym Equipment Gaelic Games
Achill Island Golf Club Ltd: €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 Basketball
Ballinrobe Kayak Club: €11,704 for equipment
Bangor Hibs FC Ltd: €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
Clewbay Pony Club: €24,480 for containers, jumps, lighting and generator
Dragon Boat Club, Ballina: €14,022 for Dragon Boat, Paddles, safety equipment and storage
Duofan Limited - Trading as Ballyheane Football Club: €62,295 for mower and gym equipment
Foxford Sports and Leisure centre FSLC: €28,297 for new gym equipment
Gaeltacht Iorras Iománaíocht agus Camógaíocht: €51,745 for Gaeltacht Iorras Wheelchair Hurling & Training Pod
Grainne Uaile Sub Aqua Club Ltd: €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. Ltd: €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 CLG: €32,830 for purchase of jet skis and other sporting equipment
Teach an Uisce Sub Aqua: €70,000 for purchase of Diving Boat
The Mayo Yacht Club CLG: €47,000 for dinghy upgrade project
Westport Tennis Club: €3,010 for equipment
Mayo Total €768,839
