Grants for older people activities

A total of 47 County Wexford groups are to share in a fund of €12,520 to provide physical activity opportunities for older people.

Recipients in the Go For Life Grant Scheme were announced by the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Brendan Griffin. The aim of the scheme is to improve the health and wellbeing of older people by providing them with opportunities to engage in physical activity and sport.

Among the successful Wexford groups are the 79 Club, Adamstown ICA, Askamore Muintir na Tire Community Project Ltd, Ballyanne ICA, Ballyfad ICA, Ballythomas Community Group, Boolavogue ICA, Bree ICA, Bunclody Day Care Services, Bunclody Mothers Union, Camross ICA, Carrig-on-Bannow ICA, Circle of Friends Kilmuckridge ARA, Craanford ARA, Cushinstown ICA, Davidstown ICA, Duncannon ICA, Enniscorthy ICA, Gorey ARA, Gorey ICA, Granstown Day Care Centre, Kilanerin ICA, Kildavin Bowls Club, Kilmore ARA, Kilmore Quay ICA, Kilmuckridge Women Together ARA, Kilmyshall ICA, Kilrane/Rosslare Harbour ICA, Monaseed ICA, Multiple Sclerosis Ireland, Wexford, New Ross Community Hospital Ltd., Oulart ICA, Oylegate ICA, Parkinsons Association of Ireland ( Wexford), Raheen Community Development Group, Ramsgrange Men’s Shed, Rehabcare, Wexford, Rosslare ARA, Shelbourne Women’s Group, Southend Ladies Club, St. Mullins & District ARA, Taghmon ICA, Taghmon/Camross ARA, Tomhaggard Women’s Shed, Wednesday Club, Wexford Sports Partnership and Wexford Town ICA.