LIMERICK clubs will benefit to the tune of around €250,000 in Munster/Central Council GAA Development Grants.
The total grant across Munster is in excess of €1.3m, and the county breakdown elsewhere is: Cork €400,000, Tipperary €235,000, Clare €230,000, Tipperary €235,000 and Waterford €70,000.
Within Limerick, Ahane (€40,000) is the largest benefactor while several clubs – Monaleen, Ballybrown, St Patrick’s, Newcastle West, Claughaun, Effin, Knockainey and St Kieran’s have all been allocated €20,000 each.
There are also significant contributions of €13,500 for Ballylanders and €10,000 for St Senan’s.
Several other clubs received smaller amounts, such as €5,000 for both Rathkeale and Garryspillane.
In all, 22 Limerick clubs have received funding under the scheme.
The monies are to be used on projects such as gyms, dressing rooms, pitch development, and floodlighting.
Munster GAA Chairman Ger Ryan said he was “delighted to announce the awarding of over €1.3 million in grants supporting almost 100 development projects throughout Munster. These grants have supported an impressive range of capital development projects, with clubs investing over €10 million in upgrading their facilities.”
“This level of expenditure is testament to the strength of the GAA in the province and reflects the impressive vision of our clubs to continually improve facilities for players and supporters alike.”
He added: “The grants provided would not be possible without the great support we get from the many thousands of people who attend our games each year. We are very fortunate to have such loyal support in the province, and we are delighted to be able to redistribute income from games to the clubs.”
