Funding of €1,065,324 for sports clubs and organisations in Donegal

Minister of State Joe McHugh TD, has said that funding of over €1 million for sports clubs and organisations in Donegal is great news and a great boost for local communities.

“I want to congratulate all the clubs who are receiving funding through this programme announced today, these much needed funds are used in clubs and communities across the County and directly benefit the people living in these areas.

“I also want to highlight the on-going work all year round that is being done by community groups and individuals, most of whom are volunteers, who do incredible work throughout the County and have done so through really difficult years. I hope today’s funding will help build on this work that is being done.

“In total, funding of over €41 million is being made available to clubs and local organisations around the country under the Sports Capital Programme 2015, announced by Minister of State Michael Ring today.

“It is very welcome that once again, Sports Capital funding is being provided to clubs and local organisations here in Donegal and around the country. The economic recovery allowed this Government to re-instate the Sports Capital Programme, after it was closed by Fianna Fáil during the recession. We understand the importance of sport to communities around the country and the imperative to fund it. Money spent on sport is money saved on healthcare down the road. According to the Department of Sport, 90% of Sports Capital recipients say it has helped them to increase the numbers of people involved in sport.”

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