Carlow GAA, rugby and tennis clubs could soon be home to new electric car chargers

Five sports clubs in Carlow could are eligible to apply for grants to install electric car chargers.

Right across Ireland and Northern Ireland 227 sports clubs are eligible to apply for €15m in funding under the Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Scheme. The clubs range from Golf clubs to GAA clubs, and have been deemed eligible to apply for the delivery phase of the scheme.

The clubs in Carlow that are eligible include: Mount Leinster Rangers GAA Club, Tullow RFC, Tinryland GFC, Ballon GFC and Carlow Tennis Club.

Eligible clubs will be able to draw down funding for the installation of electric vehicle charging, subject to reaching agreement with a Charge Point operator from a pre-approved panel.

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Speaking on the funding and what it would mean for clubs across Carlow, Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor stated that support for the local clubs in our communities is welcomed, whilst aiding the work towards achieving our sustainability and climate targets.

“I am delighted to hear of five Carlow clubs that are now eligible to apply for €15m in funding under the Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Scheme. The clubs that are eligible include: Mount Leinster Rangers GAA Club, Tullow RFC, Tinryland GFC, Ballon GFC and Carlow Tennis Club," she said.

“It will be of great benefit for the people of local communities across Carlow to have the opportunity to charge their vehicles whilst attending matches or practice at the selected sporting clubs.”

“This will help drive us forward in our efforts to be more sustainable, and this €15m funding can help that happen in our local communities”.

“These sports clubs contribute a lot to our local community and indeed are at the heart of these communities right across the country. This funding can aid them to be more environmentally friendly.”