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Northern Ireland Football Fund: Gordon Lyons announces £9m funding for grassroots facilities

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The Department for Communities (Dfc) said it will deliver information sessions for clubs to assist with their applications.

“This scheme reflects the value I place on grassroots football and the role it plays in our communities,” added Lyons.

“There are almost 600 grassroots football clubs operating across the country, and I have seen first-hand on visits to clubs both large and small the contribution they make.

“Whether you play, coach, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, grassroots football brings people together, supports health and wellbeing and strengthens our local communities.

“This pilot will start to directly address the significant improvements required in grassroots facilities. Let’s begin transforming facilities now and build some much-needed momentum.”

In September, 20 clubs progressed to the next stage of the Northern Ireland Football Fund with Lyons saying the 20 successful projects had a total estimated departmental cost of “just over £82m”, significantly higher than the £36.2m which was announced in 2011.

However, a legal challenge brought by Irish Premiership side Crusaders and League of Ireland club Derry City – who missed out on funding – is set to be heard in May.


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