Sports clubs in Galway will benefit from €2.5 million in funding announced today to meet the rising energy costs associated with the provision of sport.
Minister Catherine Martin today announced that over 1,900 clubs community-led sports facilities, National Facilities and Major Stadiums in Ireland will receive funding under Phase II of the Sports Energy Support Scheme.
Of that funding, €1.44 million has been allocated to the national governing bodies of 22 different sports to be distributed to local clubs.
In addition, Galway Sports Partnership will receive €50,000 for community-owned sports facilities not affiliated specifically to an NGB.
This funding stream aims to help alleviate financial pressure as a result of increased energy costs on sports organisations, and ensure the sustainability of Irish sports clubs.
“The benefits of sport and physical activity to health and wellbeing are well known and there are many cross-cutting benefits from investing in sport,” Minister Martin said.
“Many sports clubs and organisations continue to experience financial pressures due to increased energy costs, and the extension of the Sports Energy Support Scheme will further support the sector.”
“The scheme has now distributed over €23.5 million to clubs and facilities across the entire sporting community and throughout the country.”
Speaking on behalf of Sport Ireland, Dr. Una May said, “We would like to thank Ministers Martin and Byrne for their ongoing support.”
“The re-opening of the Sports Energy Support Scheme demonstrates the Government’s dedication to alleviating the impact of increased energy costs on sports clubs and organisations, allowing them to continue providing access to sport and physical activity throughout 2023.”
