Major six-figure sum for Mayo Sports Partnership

The Mayo Sports Partnership has announced that a significant six-figure sum will be allocated to the county to assist with the running of local sports’ organisations.

The sum, totalling €413,294, represents a major boost to the coffers of sporting groups within the county.

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The announcement will see a national total of €12 million shared out among the 29 Local Sports Partnerships throughout the country.

The goal of the Local Sports Partnerships is to offer a gateway to everyone in the community into sport, particularly those who face barriers to entry.

In a statement, Mayo and Fianna Fáil’s Minister Dara Calleary welcomed the news and spoke highly of the impact of the group on communities in the county.

"This latest allocation of funding will also help to maximise the impact of Mayo Sports Partnership’s resources, while building partnerships and capacity through local community sport and physical activity investment," the Minister stated.

On the Mayo County Council website, Mayo Sports Partnership's goal is described as "to increase participation in all sports and to ensure local resources and facilities are used to the best effect."

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