€12,900 in grants for older people

Forty-five County Wexford groups are to receive a total of €12,900 to fund physical activity for older people under the ‘Go for Life’ National Grant Scheme.

The successful Wexford applicants are: Ramsgrange Men’s Shed, Kilmore Quay ICA, St. David’s Active Retirement Club, Raheen Community Development Group, Kilmore ARA, Southend Ladies Club, Cushinstown ICA, Monaseed ICA, Tomhaggard Women’s Shed, St. Josephs Sunshine Club, Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Wexford, Kilrane/Rosslare Harbour ICA, Ballaghkeen (The Ballagh and District), Enniscorthy ICA, Rehabcare Wexford, Ballyanne ICA, Oylegate ICA, Parkinsons Association of Ireland (Wexford), Shelbourne Women’s Group, Grans town Day Care Centre, Kilmyshall ICA, Adamstown ICA, Craanford ARA, Wexford Sports Partnership, Duncannon ICA, Oulart ICA, Wexford ARA, Camross ICA, Taghmon ICA, Gorey ICA, Carrig-on-Bannow ICA, FAB Young at Heart Group, Davidstown ICA, Taghmon/Camross ARA, St. Fintan’s Day Centre, Irish Wheelchair Association Wexford, Bree ICA, Delightful Dollies, Kilanerin ICA, Castlebridge Men’s Club, St. Mullins & District ARA, Senior Citizens Concern Ltd and Ramsgrange ARG, Kilrane Rosslare HRB Men’s Shed, Wexford Working Men’s Club, 21 + Vat Ladies.

The special grant scheme is part of Age & opportunity’s ‘Go for Life’ programme which is funded by Sport Ireland and delivered nationwide with the support of Local Sports Partnerships and the Health Service Executive.