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Mr A
06/04/2007, 12:01 PM
Harps have been allocated three quarters of a million euro to get the stadium project started. For full details see www.finnharps.com
Mr A
06/04/2007, 12:32 PM
The full list of allocations is here (http://www.arts-sport-tourism.gov.ie/grants_funding/2007_sportgrants.html).
Mr A
06/04/2007, 12:45 PM
EL related bits-

750k each for RSC and New Finn Park.
500k for Terryland.
200k for Turners Cross.
150k for St Colman's Park.
200k for FAI.


Do the Limerick district league own Jackman?- They got 250k.

200k for Thomas Davis as well by the way!

I may have missed some here of course, just scanned through.
dcfcsteve
06/04/2007, 12:50 PM
What's the €200k for the FAI ?

Is it an allocation directly to them - or have they just estimated the amount of fines clubs will have to pay them over the next 5 seasons and passed it straight onto Merrion Square to save the hassle.....?
A face
06/04/2007, 12:55 PM
What's the €200k for the FAI ?

Is it an allocation directly to them - or have they just estimated the amount of fines clubs will have to pay them over the next 5 seasons and passed it straight onto Merrion Square to save the hassle.....?

Could be something like that alright, always with the cutting corners that lot y'know, trying to save on admin work.
steno
06/04/2007, 1:04 PM
EL related bits-

750k each for RSC and New Finn Park.
500k for Terryland.
200k for Turners Cross.
150k for St Colman's Park.
200k for FAI.
150k for Drogheda United.

Do the Limerick district league own Jackman?- They got 250k.

200k for Thomas Davis as well by the way!

I may have missed some here of course, just scanned through.

I think thats Drogheda Town and not United, Galway Harps but not sure. As for Thomas Davis is anyone really surprised? apart from that you got them all curious myself about the FAI though....

Great hear about all these ground improvements and the money going into them all the same.
Mr A
06/04/2007, 1:05 PM
You're right Steno, sorry about that!
Patrick Dunne
06/04/2007, 1:07 PM
The FAI money is possibly for the new offices at Abbottstown.
steno
06/04/2007, 1:12 PM
Ah well thats sorts that one out then!, Galway Harps what you sorry for? don't be silly!
Mr A
06/04/2007, 1:22 PM
Sorry for confusing any passing Drogheda fans :)

Although I probably should have been looking under the Meath section for them.....
BohDiddley
06/04/2007, 1:23 PM
Interesting that they decline to provide a breakdown on the amounts going to each sport. Wonder why that is?
Mr A
06/04/2007, 1:29 PM
Looking through the list there certainly are a hell of a lot of GAA clubs!
BohDiddley
06/04/2007, 2:11 PM
Anyway, meant to say... well done Harps!
RonnieB
06/04/2007, 2:49 PM
Best of luck with the project harps, I see the local junior club here got 70,000 might offer a hand to manage the money :D
A face
06/04/2007, 3:43 PM
Whats the situation with New Finn park now? The site is sorted already yeah? I understood it was a developer buying it and building the new place and when Harps move in, they develop the old ground. Is that still the case?
holidaysong
06/04/2007, 4:16 PM
It's going to be in Stranolar yeah?
monzo
06/04/2007, 4:28 PM
Stranorlar yeah - somewhere beside the Finn Valley AC I believe.
TommyT
06/04/2007, 6:58 PM
Great news about Harps.

Whats the story with Drogheda Town, are they planning to jon the league after United go tits up ?
The Man Himself
06/04/2007, 7:02 PM
Harps have been allocated three quarters of a million euro to get the stadium project started. For full details see www.finnharps.com

easy known theres a general election coming up,
waterford united got 2.1 million last week on top of 900,000 they got last year.

now is the time to apply for funds from bertie and co
Raheny Red
07/04/2007, 1:38 PM
Local Gah club got €85,000 even though they already have top of the range flood lights :mad: and the most players I have ever seen training under them was 10 :rolleyes: - however, the local pitch and putt course got a nice sum :D
Mr A
07/04/2007, 9:07 PM
According to the FAI site the total for football was €17,085,000- the overall total being €85,000,000 or in other words 20.1% for the country's biggest participation sport. That said you have to apply for grant to get them, and a lot more GAA clubs than football clubs put work into their facilities.
Mr A
07/04/2007, 9:08 PM
Just noticed that Phoenix FC got half a million- fair play to them, but who the hell are they?
harpskid
07/04/2007, 11:30 PM
Just noticed that Phoenix FC got half a million- fair play to them, but who the hell are they?

Didn't they used to be called Ashtown Villa (who knocked Derry out of the Cup one year)? Some of the Dublin lads might confirm/clarify....
BohsFans
08/04/2007, 1:26 AM
Just noticed that Phoenix FC got half a million- fair play to them, but who the hell are they?

http://www.irishfootballonline.com/news_story.php?newsid=4527
gspain
08/04/2007, 9:11 AM
According to the FAI site the total for football was €17,085,000- the overall total being €85,000,000 or in other words 20.1% for the country's biggest participation sport. That said you have to apply for grant to get them, and a lot more GAA clubs than football clubs put work into their facilities.

This is a chicken and egg situation. Gaa clubs get more public money because they spend more on their facilities. Or do they spend more on their facilities because they get the grants?

The one good thing about the Thomas Bigots row is that they are seriously annoying the minister for sport. he is clearly seen through their reasons and maybe a few choice words in the ear of the Grand Wizards might have some effect. He certainly told the FAI where to go in no uncertain terms a few years back.