The local winners of a scheme to encourage older people to be more active were announced today by Carlow TD, Pat Deering.
Over 1,000 groups and clubs around Ireland have been included in the Go for Life Scheme, an Age & Opportunity initiative funded by the Irish Sports Council and announced this week by Minister of State for Tourism & Sport Michael Ring.
Deputy Deering said: “The Irish Sports Council has received €43.5 million national in funding this year from the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport. I am very pleased to see a contribution from this funding going towards the Go for Life grants scheme again this year.
“A record number of 1,009 groups are sharing almost €300,000 in funding for activities of their own choosing. I am delighted to announce that Carlow will benefit with 18 local groups benefitting to the tune of €5,000.
“These grants allow people to decide for themselves how to be more active. They make a huge contribution to improving the physical, mental and social well-being of older people throughout the country. I am well aware of the huge potential of sport and physical activity to contribute to the development of a healthier society and of the vital role which sport plays in local communities throughout Ireland.”
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ORG::Organisation
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ORG::County
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AmountGranted
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Ballyconnell ICA
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Carlow
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250
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Graiguecullen & District ARA
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Carlow
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250
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Tullow ARA
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Carlow
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260
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Leighlinbridge ARA
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Carlow
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270
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Carlow Day Care Centre
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Carlow
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270
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Carlow Town and District ARA
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Carlow
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270
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Garryhill ICA
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Carlow
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260
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Ballyloughan ICA
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Carlow
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260
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RehabCare, Carlow
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Carlow
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260
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Ballon ARA
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Carlow
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260
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St. Fiacc’s House Day Care Centre
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Carlow
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260
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Glendale Nursing Home
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Carlow
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270
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Irish Wheelchair Association, Carlow
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Carlow
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260
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Carlow Short Mat Bowls Club
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Carlow
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400
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Bennekerry & District ARA Group
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Carlow
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400
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Bennekerry ICA
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Carlow
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250
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Leighlinbridge ICA
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Carlow
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270
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Askea ICA
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Carlow
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250
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