€ 174, 916 in sports grants announced today for rural Kilkenny clubs

Four rural sports clubs in Kilkenny are to benefit from a round of grants announced today.

In total €174,916 is to be allocated to the county under the Clár Measure 1 section of Our Rural Future.

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, announced almost €5 million in funding to support over 100 sports clubs in rural communities countrywide. In Kilkenny the clubs awarded grants are:

• Tullogher Rosbercon GAA Club - €50,000 for the provision of a tarmacadam carpark, passing bay and emergency access road to new playing field.
• Muckalee Football Club - €50,000 for the provision of a completed car park at the grounds.
• Kilmoganny GAA Club - €30,150 to upgrade a carpark and walkway.
• St Martins GAA - €44,766 for lighting, nets, railing and gates.

Major award and funding boost for Kilkenny company!

“This funding is being provided as part of Our Rural Future and will see investment in important infrastructure projects at 113 local sports clubs across the country.

“This funding is targeted specifically at supporting clubs in rural communities and not surprisingly the vast majority of successful projects are from local GAA clubs. The GAA is at the heart of rural parishes across the country, instilling a strong sense of pride of place, community and belonging in young and old.

“While many of the successful projects are focused on improving playing and training facilities, I also want to improve the experience for local supporters and spectators. For this reason, I put a particular focus on the upgrade of Spectator Stands so that further seating and shelter can be provided to ensure that older people can enjoy games in comfort. Similarly, some projects focus on upgrading local clubhouses and improving access for people with disabilities and mobility issues," Minister Humphreys said.