Largest-Ever Funding Announced For Sport Facilities

“Over a quarter of a billion euro is being invested in sports clubs and facilities under the Community Sport Facilities Fund. This level of sports funding is unprecedented and will prove transformative for sports clubs and facilities in communities across Ireland.” - Minister Byrne

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D., and the Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne T.D. announced €230m in grants for sports clubs and facilities under phase 2 of Community Sport Facilities Fund (formerly Sports Capital and Equipment Programme).

Over a quarter of a billion allocated to community sports clubs and facilities in 2024 with a total investment of €256m.

Record allocation will facilitate the largest-ever investment in sports facilities in communities across Ireland.

The Community Sport Facilities Fund is the primary vehicle for government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country.

In Duhallow, various sports clubs and community organizations have benefited from this funding, listed below.