Funding distributed to 41 sports and recreation groups by Mayo Sports Partnership
Fri, Jun 29, 2012
At a recent Mayo Sports Partnership Board meeting almost €18,000 was allocated to 41 clubs / organisations in Mayo through both the Partnerships 2012 special participation and Bike Week grant schemes. In announcing the funding chairman of the Sports Partnership Cllr Henry Kenny complimented the work being done on the ground by many volunteers in tough times. “Volunteers are the lifeblood of sport across this county and I would like to put on the record our appreciation for all their hard work. While amounts in this funding scheme are not huge, it’s amazing what can be done with little resources.” The aim of the Sports Partnership is to increase participation in sport / physical activity and it is envisaged that all projects will help to do just that particularly in disadvantaged sectors of the population. This year the Partnership was able to distribute €5,000, through funding from the Department of Transport, for recreational Bike Week events which took place from the 16th – 24th June.
“Mayo Sports Partnership is delighted to work with clubs / organisations throughout the county to enhance peoples quality of life. We are open for business to talk to any group who may be looking to further develop their activities,” co-ordinator Charlie Lambert added. Any further information on the above can be obtained by contacting Mayo Sports Partnership at 094-9047025 or by logging on to www.mayosports.ie.
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Ballyhaunis RFC team up with Ulster Bank for a Rugby Force Weekend
Fri, Jun 22, 2012
Over 30 local volunteers, club members and Ulster Bank staff lined-out in Ballyhaunis Rugby Club last weekend as part of Ulster Bank RugbyForce – a community initiative which provides rugby clubs with support to renovate their club and upgrade their facilities.
Read more ...Mayo AC Milltown 10k winners
Fri, Jun 22, 2012
At the Run for Ollie 10k in Milltown on Saturday (470 finishers) there was an excellent performance from Mayo AC's Mary Gleeson who finished first woman and fifth overall in 37:23. Clubmate Sarah Syron was second in 41:35
Read more ...‘Green Army’ sports fans are a ‘credit to the country’ - Ring
Fri, Jun 22, 2012
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring has paid tribute to Ireland’s Green Army and described them as a ‘credit to the country.’
Read more ...Westport cyclist wins Mayo cycling league
Fri, Jun 22, 2012
Keith O’Connell, Covey Westport CC, staged a magnificent comeback by winning the Mayo cycling league at the final race in Ballinrobe, having been in third position overall going into the final round, a 15k time trial from Ballinrobe to Kilmaine and back.
Read more ...Come along to Ballyhaunis Meet and Train
Fri, Jun 22, 2012
Ballyhaunis Meet and Train has been operating since August 2011 and meets every Tuesday evening at 8pm and Saturday morning at 9am at The Multi Purpose Ball Court in the Friary Field, Ballyhaunis. The objective is to meet and train in a fun and friendly environment, to suit all fitness levels.
Read more ...Mick Byrne secures local success at the Connacht Seniors Open
Fri, Jun 22, 2012
With no local golfer in realistic contention for the Connacht Senior Open in Westport last week, it was hoped that Mayo might have some success in the nett category. In a sign of the quality of senior golf in Mayo, both positions on the podium for the nett prize were filled by two well known Mayo golfers.
Read more ...Castlebar Golf Club results
Fri, Jun 22, 2012
Castlebar Golf club was at its very finest condition for the Richard Lyons President’s Prize last Sunday.
Read more ...Mayo team named for match on Sunday
Fri, Jun 22, 2012
The Mayo Senior Football team to face Leitrim in the Connacht Senior Football Championship semi-final this Sunday June 24 at 3.30pm in Elverys MacHale Park is as follows:
Read more ...Mayo League player transfers
Fri, Jun 22, 2012
The following transfers were approved by the Mayo Football League at a meeting of the League Management Committee on Tuesday June 12: Jonathan McNulty Killala to Charlestown Athletic; Billy Murphy Swinford to Charlestown Athletic; Gerard Moore Fahy Rovers ‘A’ to Fahy Rovers ‘B’.
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