Mitchell welcomes nearly €500,000 funding for local sports projects

Fine Gael Dublin South Deputy, Olivia Mitchell TD, today (Monday) welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring, of nearly €500,000 in funding for sports projects in Dublin South, the first round of sports capital funding in four years.

“€462,616 of funding has been allocated to Marlay Park. This allocation will enable Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council to build one new all-weather pitch and establish three new grass pitches. Trim Trail equipment, which offers fun and fitness to all levels of physical ability, will also be built throughout the park with this funding. This injection will increase the sports facilities in Marlay Park and will be particularly welcomed by the many clubs, teams and individual users of the Park.

“The other group in the area to receive funding is Lakelands Football Club, a voluntary children and youth’s soccer club based in the Stillorgan area. The allocation of €3,202 to Lakelands Football Club means this sports club can improve its facilities and purchase much-needed equipment.

“Improving sports facilities and providing support for local sporting organisations gives both children and adults the opportunity to get involved in sport and fitness. This is particularly welcome in a week when we hear one in four children in Ireland is overweight”.