Watersports have secured €6,775,655 or 25% of the total allocation in the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme, according to official reports. The allocations made in the latest round of the Programme on May 9th saw Rowing secure the highest amount with €3,243,888, followed by sailing with €1,317,241, and canoeing/kayaking with €1,193,865.
The full breakdown of allocations to watersports is below and also downloadable as a PDF document
The 2023 round of the Programme saw a record-breaking number of 3,210 applications, which closed on September 8th. Notably, eight allocations were granted to watersports bodies over €100,000. These included Rowing Ireland Urgent High Performance Rowing, which was awarded €365,111; Skibbereen Rowing Club crew rowing boats and oars with a grant of €200,000; and Malahide Swords Canoe Club, which received €181,401.
Other grants included the Portmagee Rowing Club, Shannon Rowing Club, Kincasslagh Rowing Club, The National Yacht Club, and Cumann Húicéirí na Gaillimhe. The National Yacht Club received €120,526, while Cumann Húicéirí na Gaillimhe was awarded €106,679 to fund the purchase of a safety boat, engine, and trailer.
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin lauded the record-breaking number of applications received, stating that it showed the continued importance and popularity of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme. She also thanked the volunteers throughout the country who submitted applications on behalf of their clubs and communities
Sports Capital Grant Allocations 2023
