Over €86,000 in funding on the way for Meath Local Sports Partnership

Over €86,000 in funding has been allocated for Meath Local Sports Partnership.

The funding will go towards volunteer supports, youth leadership, disability projects and girls get active initiatives under Dormant Accounts Funding.

Under the 2023 Dormant Accounts Funding, Meath Local Sports Partnership will benefit from €15,000 in Youth Leadership Supports, €15,000 in Volunteer Supports, €40,000 in relation to Sports Inclusion Disability Projects, and €16,500 for the ‘Her Moves’ campaign.

The Dormant Accounts Fund enables unclaimed funds from accounts in credit institutions in Ireland to be utilised to support the development of individuals who are economically or educationally disadvantaged, or those affected by a disability. Sport Ireland will work in conjunction with Local Sports Partnerships and Active Disability Ireland to deliver these initiatives which will contribute towards the objectives of the National Physical Activity Plan.

Sport Minister and Local Fianna Fáil TD, Thomas Byrne, commented that: “It is a great pleasure to announce this investment in Dormant Accounts Funding for Meath communities as we strive to make sport more accessible for all. I am excited about the range and variability of this programme which covers Youth Leadership, Volunteer Supports, Disability Training, and other aspects specific to the target communities.”