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Over €1.4m In Funding Awarded To Kerry Sport Clubs

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Tralee Boxing Club is one of many sports club in the county to receive funding.

KERRY sports club and organisations are to receive €1,431,166 in equipment grants under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (‘SCEP’).

Some of the Tralee clubs to receive funding are Tralee Bay Swimming and Social Club (for safer swimming and better timing) €9,251;  Tralee Boxing Club (Gym Equipment) €38,794; Tralee Pitch & Putt Club (for purchase and upgrade of machinery) €40,000 and Tralee Triathlon Club (Triathlon Sports Equipment) €44,371. (see full list below).

The allocations of €26m nationwide announced today under the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme are in response to equipment-only applications which sporting organisations submitted.

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Over 900 sports groups were successful in their applications for various types of equipment which will be of practical benefit to multiple sports organisations, their members and athletes across Ireland.

Further allocations under the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme, including those for capital works, and capital works tied with an equipment component, will be announced later.

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Kerry Sports Clubs And Communities Encouraged To Apply For SCEP Funding

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Champion boxer Aoife O’Rourke, Minister Catherine Martin, Minister of State Thomas Byrne, Ireland under-20 rugby player Jamie Osborne and children from Dunshaughlin Youth soccer club, Dunshaughlin athletics club (both Meath) and Rosemount Mulvey FC (Dublin), at the launch of the 2023 Sports Capital and Equipment Fund, Government Buildings this week.

KERRY sports clubs and communities are reminded they can apply for funding under the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) from next Monday.

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D., and the Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne T.D., have announced that a new round of the (SCEP) will open for new applications from July 17.

Applicants for local projects can now apply for up to €200,000, increased from the previous maximum grant of €150,000.

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The maximum valid grant available for projects deemed to be of regional significance has been increased from €300,000 to €500,000.

In addition, this year’s SCEP “Guide to Making an Application” has a focus on climate action and sustainability for the first time, supporting local clubs to take steps to reduce their energy consumption and applying for more efficient lighting.

For the first time in the history of the SCEP, projects will only be considered for grant support if access is guaranteed to men and women on equal terms.

As one of the stated objectives of the Programme is to increase female participation, all applications for funding of women-only facilities will be deemed valid for consideration.

The first step in obtaining a grant is to register on the Department’s online system and the Ministers encouraged any clubs that are not already registered to do so now. Clubs can register at www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie

Once registered, all applications must be made on the same website. The system will be open for applications from 17 July to 8 September.

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Over €5.5m Allocated For Kerry Sports Clubs, Organisations And Projects

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Tralee Sports & Leisure Centre.

A TOTAL of €5,500,857 in funding has been announced for Kerry clubs and sports organisations under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP).

Among the Tralee area clubs and organisations to benefit from large allocations are Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn (€100,490); Rahoonane Community Group (€42,162); Tralee Harriers Athletic Club (€58,886); Tralee Regional Sport & Leisure Centre (€51,568); Tralee Rugby Club (€71,795); St Brendan’s Park FC (€128,116). See the full list below.

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The Sports Capital Programme is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country.

Welcoming the news, Kerry Fianna Fáil TD and Minister for Education Norma Foley said: “I’m delighted to welcome this funding which will provide vital funding for the development of local sports clubs and organisations across Kerry.  On a local level this funding will benefit participants of all levels and abilities ensuring that the health benefits associated with sports participation can be enjoyed by everyone in their local community.” See the full list of clubs and projects to benefit below…

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Coláiste Gleann Lí Receives €90,000 In Latest Sports Capital Grant Allocation

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Coláiste Gleann Lí students made a presentation to Minister for Education, Jan O’Sullivan on her visit to the new Kerry ETB offices on Thursday. Pictured is Tiffany O’Brien, Michaela Hrachinova, Femi Laleye, Donald Walsh, First years; Sophie Morris and Gavin Mulvihill making the presentation of the painting and flowers. Also included are Asst Principal Maryanne Slattery and Principal Richard Lawlor. Photo By : Domnick Walsh / Eye Focus LTD

A TRALEE school is celebrating after benefitting from the latest ‘Sports Capital Programme’ grants allocation.

The Clash-based Coláiste Gleann Lí post-primary school received €90,000  and means that it is the only school-based application in the entire country to receive a grant.

This new influx of money will now be used by the school to help build a new changing room and other facilities at the onsite astro turf pitch.

The staff and management at the school were understandably delighted at the news which they felt complimented the image of the school as one that was ‘on the rise’ in the town.

“This fantastic news is timely as it will compliment our extension which is through the planning process and moving to the building phase shortly; with estimated completion date for next September. This new extension will include additional classrooms, a new engineering facility and a creative arts, media and library space in order to cater for the recent surge in enrolments,” said Principal Richard Lawlor.

“This welcome announcement will ensure that our fabulous on-site astro turf facility is fully maximised by the school and our community partners,” he continued.

“We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone that played a part in making this happen; in particular our community partners and the Management and staff of Kerry Education and Training Board,” he finished.

The Assistant Principal, Maryanne Slattery expressed her delight as well at the money received.

“We will be delighted to show our sports capital and extension plans along with our state-of-the-art astro turf facility to members of the public, at our Open Day next Saturday, October 17th, from 10am to 1pm,” she said.