Grants of up to €30,000 for projects that enable broader participation in swimming announced by Hildegarde Naughton
The funding will be administered by Sport Ireland on behalf of the Department of Health. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill / The Irish Times
Grants of up to €30,000 will be awarded for projects that “enable broader participation in outdoor swimming, such as improving access, developing and enhancing changing facilities and procuring equipment to assist people with disabilities”. Ms Naughton said the popularity of outdoor swimming had “grown in recent years and as a regular swimmer myself I’m keenly aware of its many benefits for our physical and mental wellbeing”.Hannah Daly: Data centres are a serious threat to Ireland’s carbon budgetsMayo crash: Man lost ‘whole family in one go’, funeral of his wife and two daughters hears
“Swimming along our wonderful beaches and beautiful lakes is not only good for body and mind, it also enhances the social fabric of our communities around the country.”
Department-Of-Health Hildegarde-Naughton Swimming
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