Lyons sees Olympic Legacy Fund delivering for the community
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Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has visited the Causeway Giants in Armoy to see how £15,000 investment from his Department through the Olympic Legacy Fund is making a real difference.
The funding supported the refurbishment of changing and toilet facilities, improving safety, quality, accessibility and longevity.
Minister Lyons said:
“It has been a pleasure to see how the Olympic Legacy Fund is making a positive difference to the Causeway Giants.
“I really enjoyed meeting the volunteers and participants who give so much of their time and energy to ensure participation in sport is open for everyone.
“This club is at the heart of the community and plays a key role in helping people stay active, improve their health and build confidence and friendships. I wish them every success for the future.”
The Olympic Legacy Fund was designed by the Department to modernise community sports facilities and equipment following the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and it delivering for the local community.
The Department for Communities secured a total of £2.136million for the Olympic Legacy Fund which is being delivered by Sport NI in partnership with Crowdfunder UK.
Richard Archibald, Interim CEO Sport NI said:
“It is great to see the impact the Olympic Legacy Fund is having on sports clubs across NI. The fund has brought clubs and communities together to meet their fundraising targets and secure our match funding. Sport has the power to change lives, and this funding is helping clubs improve their facilities and provide more opportunities for people to participate in sport.”
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1. Photo caption: Communities Minister Gordon Lyons pictured with Robin O'Neill (middle) and Daryl Archer from the Causeway Giants at a recent visit to see how Olympic Legacy Fund investment is making a real difference.
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