39 Leitrim groups secure funding under the Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme
39 groups across Leitrim have secured a share of €19,580 in funding under the Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme.
The grants scheme is a combined initiative from Age & Opportunity and Sport Ireland. Announcing the funding, Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht Jack Chambers said: “The Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme has been an incredibly beneficial resource in enabling older people to become more active and the grants announced today are a further recognition of the importance of sport and physical activity in the lives of older people.
“I want to thank Age & Opportunity for the excellent work they are doing in providing opportunities for older people and I wish them continued success in their valuable work to communities all across Ireland”.
The successful Leitrim groups are:
Lough Rynn Kayaking Club, Fenagh Active Age ARA, Manorhamilton ICA, Solar Orienteering Club, Carrick-on-Shannon ICA, Cornyeolus Women's Group, Ballinamore Women's Group, Aughavas Community Centre, Ballinamore Nursing Home, Topline Mohill Community and Sport Hub, Leitrim Sports Partnership, Manorhamilton Community Tennis Club, Breffni Community Development CLG, Kiltoghert Women's Group, Aughavas/Cloone Active Age, Gorvagh Community Centre, Ballinamore Day Service (formerly Mohill Day Service), Drumkeeran Day Care Centre, Tullaghan Development Association, Leitrim Association of People with Disabilities (LAPWD), Glenfarne ICA, Ballinamore Men's Shed, Drumreilly Development Association, Carrigallen Day Care, Blacklion Day Service, Club Cluainin Active Age Group, Carrick-on-Shannon Active Age, Killargue Community Development Association, St. Patricks Hospital, Gortletteragh Autumn Club ARA, Glencar ICA, Ballinaglera Day Care Centre, Dromahair Wednesday Club ARA, Eslin Womens Group, Annaduff ICA, Aughavas ICA, 24/7 Family Carers, Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others, St. Mary's GAA Club, Killenummery Womens Group.