By Dan Walsh
Edermine Ferry Rowing Club has received €5,000 and is one of 26 sports clubs chosen to receive funding under this year’s 2025 Texaco Support for Sport initiative.
Founded in 1973, Edermine Ferry Rowing Club is a leading and long-established club in Co. Wexford, known for hosting its annual regatta on the River Slaney at Edermine Bridge near Enniscorthy.
In its fifth year, the scheme is hosted and organised by Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited, the company that markets fuel in Ireland under the Texaco brand, with judging overseen by former Irish rugby international and well-known broadcaster, Donncha O’Callaghan.
Congratulating the winners, James Twohig, Director of Ireland Operations, Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited, acknowledged ‘the immense contribution’ that sports clubs make to the heart of community life in Ireland.
“The purpose of our Texaco Support for Sport initiative is to provide an avenue of funding for local sports clubs to help nurture grassroots talent, improve facilities, purchase new equipment or contribute to inclusivity measures which will broaden and enhance their appeal and grow their memberships.”
Edermine Ferry Rowing Club has been congratulated by Rowing Ireland, who are “thrilled to announce that two Rowing Ireland–affiliated clubs have been selected as recipients of the prestigious Texaco Support for Sport fund -Edermine Ferry Rowing Club (Wexford) and Athlunkard Boat Club (Limerick) have each been awarded €5,000 to support their continued development.
“This funding will assist with facility upgrades, new equipment purchases, and initiatives to broaden participation and grow membership,” they added.
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