Funding boost for Donegal Sports Partnership announced by Minister Thomas Byrne

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Over €2 million has been allocated to 29 Local Sports Partnerships under the new Participation Nation Outdoor Fund. This fund is designed to support the installation of barrier-free outdoor sports infrastructure for public use in local community settings

The Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne, confirmed allocations under the new Participation Nation Outdoor Fund. A total of €2.26 million has been allocated to 29 local sports partnerships across the country to support the purchase and installation of permanent sport infrastructure that can be placed on public land for community use.

Announcing the allocations today, Minister Byrne said:

“I am very glad to announce the first allocations under the Participation Nation Outdoor Fund which will benefit every Local Sports Partnership across the country. This is a new fund which seeks to increase participation levels in local community settings by assisting Local Sports Partnerships with the purchase and installation of barrier-free sports infrastructure.

“The Participation Nation Outdoor Fund is another example of how we are working to boost our participation levels and I am confident that it will complement the tremendous community good that is already delivered under both the Community Sport Facilities Fund and the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund.”

Donegal Sports Partnership has been awarded €105,000 under the Participation Nation Outdoor Fund, which includes €78,750 for sports capital projects and €26,250 for biodiversity initiatives. This funding aims to enhance physical activity and access to sports facilities in the community while promoting the preservation of local ecosystems.

Declan Boyle, CEO of Donegal Sports Partnership, expressed gratitude for the support, stating:

This funding will play a crucial role in enabling us to develop accessible sports infrastructure that promotes physical activity for everyone in our community. We are excited about the positive impact these projects will have on local engagement in sports and the promotion of biodiversity.”

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