€67,500 allocated to Mayo for 'barrier-free' outdoor sport

Mayo Senator Lisa Chambers has confirmed Mayo's Local Sports Partnership will receive €67,500 under a fund designed to support the installation of barrier-free outdoor sport infrastructure for public use in local community settings.

Under the fund, a total of €2.26 million has been allocated to 30 local sports partnerships across the country to support the purchase and installation of permanent sport infrastructure that can be placed on public land for community use.

Senator Chambers said: "I am delighted to welcome this latest round of funding that proves the government's commitment to bring the benefits of sport and physical activity to all.

"The funding will be used for equipment in Ballina Town Park, Castlebar Town Park, Greenway Activity Park, Westport, and Friary Grounds, Ballyhaunis.

"Promoting participation in sport in the community is hugely important and I am glad that this fund focuses on the grassroots of our communities to boost our participation levels.

"I am confident that it will complement the tremendous community good that is already delivered under both the Community Sport Facilities Fund and the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund."