Funding will help roll-out of key sports programmes
COUNTY Sligo Sports and Recreational Partnership last week welcomed €277,971 in funding. THE funding will be allocated to support the core work of our local Sports Partnerships; including the delivery of national programmes, education & training initiatives, strategic development and more.
Councillor Dara Mulvey said: “The role of the Local Sports Partnerships in increasing participation, particularly among those sectors of society that are under-represented in sport, cannot be overstated.
“I want to commend the vital work carried out here in Sligo by the board which makes a substantial contribution to the health and welfare of individuals, families, communities, towns and villages in our county.
“The significant Government investment announced this week will allow the Sports Partnership to continue to provide many sporting opportunities for people in local communities right across Co Sligo,
“Throughout 2017 across Ireland, 339,615 people participated in 936 participation programmes delivered locally by Sports Partnerships.
“This year €115,000 will be invested in Sports Partnerships through the Women in Sport Programme, which aims to raise the overall physical activity levels among women.
“One of the fundamental principles of the Local Sports Partnerships is to remove any barrier that prevents participation in sport and today’s investment will support the Sports Partnerships in the continued roll-out of programmes and initiatives which will get more people active on a regular basis and into the future.”