By Dan Walsh
Sporting groups across Co. Wexford will receive funding of €865,426 for various types of equipment which will benefit their members and athletes alike.
Fine Gael TD, Paul Kehoe has welcomed the allocations made to Wexford groups through the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP).
Deputy Kehoe told WexfordLocal.com; “We have the largest ever allocation of grants nationwide for equipment under the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme. This funding will benefit 33 clubs in Wexford. Active engagement in sports not only helps keep people healthy, but it also builds confidence, independence and promotes team building.
“It is welcome news that work will now begin on assessing the capital applications with the allocations to be announced later in the year, “ said Deputy Kehoe who added; “It is crucial that we invest in sport for the overall health and wellbeing of our population and that is why this programme is so important as it delivers stronger communities.”
AMERICAN FOOTBALL; Wexford Eagles American Football Club, €3,107.
ARCHERY; Dunbrody Archers, €13,604.
ATHLETICS; Adamstown Athletic Club, €9,657; Enniscorthy Athletic Club, €7,918; Wexford County Athletics Board, €63,735.
BADMINTON; Monaseed Community Group Company Ltd, €5,559.
BOXING; Enniscorthy Boxing Academy. €8,903; St. Aidan’s Boxing Club, €9,169.
CANOEING/KYAKING; Bunclody Paddle Sports Club, €25,091.
DIVING/SNORKELLING; Wexford Sub Aqua Club Ltd,34,283.
GAELIC GAMES; Ballyhogue GAA Club, €8,570; Craanford Community Field, €30,000; Kilanerin/Ballyfad GAA Club, €11,000; Our Lady’s Island GAA Club, €38,000.
GYMNASTICS; Synergy Gymnastics, €24,920; Coolcotts Gym Centre Ltd (Wexford Gymnastics), €62,418.
HANDBALL; Taghmon Handball Club, €1,814.
HOCKEY; Gorey Hockey Club, €12,639.
MULTI-SPORT; Edmund Rice Schools Trust Limited, Wexford CBS Gym, €39,672.
ROWING; 1st Wexford New Ross, €47,921; Ferrycarrig Rowing Club, €10,450; Killurin Rowing Club, €7,500; New Ross Boat Club €97,021.
RUGBY; New Ross Rugby Club, €4,000.
SWIMMING; Enniscorthy Swimming Club, €1,800; New Ross Swimming Club, €53,823; Swim Club Courtown, €55,240; Wexford Swimming Club, €6,801.
SOCCER; Adamstown AFC, €32,000; Curracloe United Trust Co. Ltd, €44,894; Forth Celtic AFC, €50,737; New Ross Celtic AFC, €18,000.
TENNIS; Wexford Harbour Boat and Tennis Club, €75,000.
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