Two golf clubs in Mayo to benefit from EV charging infrastructure scheme
Golf Ireland has announced that 38 golf clubs across the island of Ireland – including two in Mayo – are set to benefit from the government’s Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Infrastructure Scheme.
This initiative, funded through the Shared Island Initiative and Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) infrastructure funding, will provide essential support to sports clubs in installing electric vehicle (EV) charging points at their facilities.
Out of a total of 227 eligible sports clubs, 15% are golf clubs, demonstrating the strong role golf plays within the broader sporting community.
The scheme will help these clubs secure EV charging infrastructure, with €15 million in grants to be provisionally allocated across all participating sports clubs.
Eligible clubs – which includes Claremorris and Westport in Mayo, as well as Enniscrone and Strandhill in Sligo plus Athenry and Bearna in Galway – will be able to move forward to the delivery phase of the scheme, where they can access funding to install EV chargers, subject to finalizing agreements with pre-approved charge point operators.
This scheme represents a significant opportunity for golf clubs to enhance their facilities while playing a vital part in Ireland’s journey toward sustainable transportation solutions.
Mark Kennelly, CEO of Golf Ireland, praised the government’s commitment to sustainability and community development through the scheme.
He said: “We are delighted to see 38 of our affiliated golf clubs included in the next phase of the EV charging infrastructure roll-out. This initiative aligns perfectly with Golf Ireland’s sustainability plan, ‘Drive the Green,’ which focuses on reducing our carbon footprint and promoting greener practices across the sport.
“Golf clubs have long been an integral part of local communities, and this support from the government helps strengthen that role, giving clubs the tools to contribute meaningfully to Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon future.”