LIMERICK is to get its first six-lane outdoor lawn bowls facility thanks to Limerick Sports Partnership, which has secured €138,750 from the Participation Nation Outdoor Fund 2024 (PNOF).
The PNOF aims to support the installation of barrier-free outdoor sports infrastructure for public use in local communities.
Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education, and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne, confirmed the allocations under the new fund.
A total of €2.26million was allocated to 30 local sports partnerships nationwide to facilitate the purchase and installation of permanent sports infrastructure on public land for community use.
The fund is designed to encourage physical activity in local communities by supporting the development of barrier-free sports projects on publicly accessible land.
Examples of PNOF-supported projects include 3×3 basketball courts, outdoor soccer tables, table tennis, and outdoor gym equipment.
Following the announcement, Phelim Macken, Manager of Limerick Sports Partnership, expressed his delight, saying: “We are thrilled with this announcement under the Participation Nation Fund. This initiative has two components: developing outdoor sports infrastructure and improving biodiversity.”
“These funds will help Limerick LSP and our partners develop the first six-lane outdoor lawn bowls facility in Limerick. This facility will be an excellent addition for providing meaningful physical activity and sport for the ever-increasing older adult community in Limerick.
“It will benefit all communities as it is a multi-generational activity. We plan to have this facility operational by the third quarter of 2025.”
