Local Fianna Fáil TD Brendan Smith has welcomed the allocation of €645,211 in grant funding to support sports clubs across Cavan and Monaghan. A total of €303,463 has been awarded to Cavan clubs, while €341,748 has been allocated for Monaghan clubs. The funding was announced today by Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne TD, as part of a record total overall allocation of €26 million in equipment grants nationwide under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme ('SCEP'). Speaking to Northern Sound, Deputy Brendan Smith said it is "fantastic" to see the time and effort put in every week by club members and volunteers in Cavan and Monaghan be rewarded with this grant funding. "The grants announced today reflect the priority Fianna Fáil in Government places on encouraging and facilitating sporting participation and excellence across the country," he explained. Meanwhile, Monaghan Senator Robbie Gallagher also welcomed the announcement and the funding allocation of €341,748 for sporting clubs across Co Monaghan. Senator Gallagher said grant money will go towards funding critical equipment and upgrades for clubs, such as a replacement scoreboard and new kayaking equipment. He added; "I want to thank the volunteers and club members in our county for the invaluable work they do at the very heart of our communities."
Monaghan clubs to benefit - Monaghan Emyvale GAA Club; €25,000. Monaghan Paddlers Kayaking Equipment; €36,785. Monaghan Monaghan Rugby Club Auto Mower For Monaghan RFC; €21,000. Monaghan Monaghan Sub Aqua Club Replacement of Air Compressor Diving/Snorkelling; €38,980. Monaghan Muckno Lakers Basketball Club Sports Hall Scoreboard Replacement; €8,350. Monaghan Oram Sarsfields GFC Mower for Oram; €31,200. Monaghan Rockcorry Divers & North Coast Search & Recovery Supply of 4 No. Revo Rebreathers; €34,412. Monaghan Sliabh Beagh ASC 2023 Sports Capital Equipment Grant Swimming; €13,930. Monaghan Volleyball Association of Ireland CLG T/A Volleyball Ireland 2023 - Carrick Crows Volleyball Youth Development Project; €2,472. Monaghan Blayney Academy FC Girls Development Infrastructure Project; €17,600. Monaghan Border Bounce Gymnastics Club; €5,859. Monaghan Border Counties Riding Club; €9,690. Monaghan Castleblayney Boxing Club; €30,784. Monaghan Castleblayney Golf Club; €40,000. Monaghan Corduff Handball Club; €1,055. Monaghan Eire Og GAA Club; €24,631.
Cavan clubs to benefit - Cavan Cavan Canoe Club Cavan Canoe Club Equipment; €58,000. Cavan Cootehill Harps AFC Equipment; €39,936. Cavan County Cavan Golf Club Tee Box/Green Surround Mower; €40,000. Cavan Cuilcagh Triathlon Club Grow our club – inc. participation; €25,418. Cavan East Cavan Eagles Basketball Club. Basketball Equipment; €34,729. Cavan Kildallan GAA Participation for all; €64,130. Cavan Killeshandra Community Council Strand Development; €6,950. Cavan Shercock Athletic Club; €17,000. Cavan Virginia Kayak Club Boats and Storage; €10,300.
