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09 Oct 2025

Former Kilkenny manager speaks out on contentious issue

Sports Capital Grants

Former Kilkenny manager speaks out on contentious issue

Deputy Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere, is calling for an increase in the cap of the Sports Capital Grant

Reporter:

Sian Moloughney

09 Oct 2025 12:41 AM

Email:

sian.moloughney@kilkennypeople.ie

Fianna Fáil TD for Carlow/Kilkenny, Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere, is calling for an increase in the cap of the Sports Capital Grant.
In the last round of the Sports Capital Grants, maximum grants for local projects increased from €150,000 to €200,000, but Deputy Cleere is calling for another increase this year to bring the grant in line with costs.
“Given the escalation in costs and the inflation we are experiencing, I believe this figure needs to be increased to a minimum of €300,000 in the next round. I also believe for clubs that don’t have their own facilities, the equipment grants should be increased from €70,000 to €100,000," he said.
Deputy Cleere has said the success of the Sports Capital Grant is noticeable through every local community in the country.
He added, “The Sports Capital Grant has been a roaring success. In my own constituency of Carlow/Kilkenny, we have had fantastic success with these grants. There has been recent funding for clubs in my own constituency like Highview Athletic soccer club in Graignamanagh, Carrickshock GAA club and the Young Irelands GAA club, which have gone through phases 1, 2 and 3.
Concluding, Deputy Cleere stated that sport is for all and encouraged the Minister to increase the grants this year ahead of the Budget.
“I am talking about sport for all, not just elite sport. For every single person, male or female, young or old, who wants to participate in sport, the facilities need to be there around the country.
“I urge the Minister of State and the Government to continue to prioritise the sports capital grants in the upcoming budget and to significantly increase funding streams in that regard, with a particular focus on Carlow-Kilkenny. There is a huge sporting history and culture in both of those counties and we will be looking for as much funding as possible.

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