More than €4m in Dormant Accounts Funding is to be invested in community sports and physical activity initiatives, the Department of Culture, Communications, and Sport and Sport Ireland…
Of this, €88,750 from the Dormant Accounts Fund will be used to invest in community sports and physical activity initiatives in Wexford.
The Dormant Accounts Funding allows unclaimed funds from accounts in credit institutions in Ireland to be utilised for projects focused on overcoming the barriers and challenges to participation in sport for those who are economically or educationally disadvantaged, or those affected by a disability.
Sport Ireland’s network of Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) play a crucial role in implementing the National Sports Policy and increasing participation levels in sport and physical activity particularly in underrepresented groups. Through Dormant Accounts Funding, LSPs can connect national funding priorities with local community needs, ensuring funding reaches the groups, clubs and people that need it most.
Key areas of investment for 2025 will include Community Sports Hubs, Sports Inclusion Disability Projects, and Active Cities.
Speaking to Wexford Weekly, Brian Brennan TD said that this funding will help ensure that new opportunities and new sports are opened to people of all abilities and backgrounds across the county:
“I am delighted to see funding of €88,750 for sports and community initiatives in Wexford,” he said.
“Across the country, there is over €4m available which will be crucial for ensuring everyone has the chance to lead a more active and healthier life. In Wexford, we’ll see €33,000 for our sports hubs, €29,750 for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and €6,000 for “Her Moves”.
“I am particularly happy to see funding of €20,000 towards programmes for volunteers and upskilling in Wexford. Our volunteers keep our initiatives running smoothly and we must offer them the opportunity to get all the training they need.
“Our sports clubs are at the heart of our community, bringing people of all backgrounds together. Through this funding I hope that even more people will be able to enjoy the benefits that sports participation and a healthy lifestyle can bring,” he said.
Jason Redmond
From Gorey, Jason is the owner of Wexford Weekly. He is also a post-primary English and History teacher.
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