A total €40 million has been awarded to local sports clubs and societies nationwide from the Sports Capital Fund with over €1.7 million of this coming to Dublin Fingal according to Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal.
“This announcement will provide a terrific boost to sports clubs throughout the north county and it will prove to be very significant for our local economy. Over 2000 applications were made to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport for Sports Capital Funding and the fact that 24 clubs in Dublin Fingal were successful in their bids highlights the tremendous quality of these clubs and of sport in general throughout the constituency. As a result of this, the number of opportunities available for children to learn about different sports and to excel in the sport of their choice will grow significantly.”
“Providing this financial support to sports clubs and societies is essential to allow them to develop and grow in conjunction with the country’s on-going economic recovery. Also, given the rising rates of childhood obesity and the benefits which sport provides in tackling this, it is now more important than ever to ensure that sports clubs of all varieties receive the support they deserve.”
“It is important to remember that many clubs and societies were unsuccessful in their bid for Sports Capital funding, I offer my commiserations to them and I urge them to consider reapplying in the future. I would like to commend Minister Ring for his commitment to delivering this funding to sports clubs and societies in Dublin Fingal and throughout the country.”
Clubs that are to receive funding:
Aer Lingus Bowls Club €21,844
Aer Lingus Tennis Club €3,060
Ballyboughal GFC €82,549
DAA Football Club €9,577
Donabate Portrane Tennis Club €180,677
Fingal County Council – Malahide Demesne €84,126
Fingal County Council – Swords Town Park €68,111
Fingal County Council – Swords Celtic FC €200,000
Fingal Hockey Club €24,036
Fingal Ravens GFC €94,583
Fingallians GAA €124,950
Malahide Basketball Club €9,350
Malahide Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club €27,010
Malahide Yacht Club €44,149
Milverton Off Road Motorcycle Club LTD €27,101
North County Cricket Club €14,965
Portmarnock Guide and Scout Den Trust Company Ltd. €200,000
Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Club €185,664
Ring Commons Sports Centre €28,489
Skerries Bowling Club €1,115
Skerries Sailing Club €10,552
St. Ita’s AFC LTD €200,000
St. Patrick’s GAA Club, Donabate €108,978
Swords Sailing & Boating Club €11,646