Largest funding allocation of 230m announced for sport facilities, with 97m going to the GAA [Video]

THE LARGEST EVER funding allocation of €230 million for community sports facilities has been announced.

Some 1,992 grants have been approved for new and improved sports facilities and equipment under the Community Sport Facilities Fund, which supports the development of sports and recreation facilities.

It’s a 50% increase on the funding allocated in early 2022 under the 2020 round of the programme. 

Over 40 sports, as well as multi-sport facilities, will benefit from the grants announced today.

The sport with the largest funding allocation is Gaelic Games, at close to €97 million.

Multi-sports facilities receive the second largest allocation, at €44.5m, followed by soccer which will benefit to the rune of €41.4m. 

On the other end of the scale, lacrosse is the sport with the lowest allocation, at €7,000, followed by Taekwondo with €8,680. 

A Department spokesperson said each application was assessed under criteria including population density, deprivation and access to …