Sports grants for 64 Older Groups in Tipperary announced for Age & Opportunity’s Go for Life Programme
1,028 grants totalling almost €300,000 allocated to groups nationwide under 2018 programme.
€5.7m awarded to date by the National Grant Scheme.
30,000 older people to benefit from investment.

L-R: Marian Mooney, member of Bun brosna/ Multyfarnham /Ballinafid Active Retirement Association, John Treacy, Chief Executive of Sport Ireland, Cyrian Connaughton, Bun brosna/ Multyfarnham /Ballinafid Active Retirement Association and Sue Guildea, Age & Opportunity’s Go for Life Assistant Manager
The ‘Go for Life’ National Grant Scheme has celebrated a momentous allocation of funding for sporting activities in older age-groups.
The grants scheme, a combined initiative from Age & Opportunity and Sport Ireland, will distribute almost €18,650 across 64 groups in Tipperary. Nationwide over 1,000 groups will receive grants totalling almost €300,000.
The National Grant Scheme is widely recognised for its positive endeavours and encouragement of activity among older people. Brendan Griffin, Minister of State with responsibility for Sport, said the funding has not only supported older people, but empowered their age group to get more active more often.
Karen Smyth, CEO of Age & Opportunity, said today’s funding was an important milestone in keeping older age groups healthy and active. She said the allocation of grants ensured clubs and groups from all walks of life could benefit from the scheme
Cahir ARA, Moycarkey ICA, Spafield Family Resource Centre – Men’s Shed, Cahir Day Care Centre, Mount Bruis Women’s Group, Kilsheelan and Kilcash ARA, Cappawhite Day Care Centre, Annacarty Donohill ARA, Killenaule ARA, Golden Years Day Care Centre, Sean Kelly Swimming and Sports Centre, Killenaule Senior Citizens Club, Clonakenny ICA, Day Care Centre, Templemore ICA, Ballinaclough ICA Guild, Tipperary Town ICA, Ballingarry ICA, Cashel Day Care Centre, Tipperary ARA, Ballingeary ICA, Thurles ARA, Golden/Kilfeacle ICA, Roscrea ARA, Toomevara ICA, Knockgraffan ICA, Duhill Community Council, Cloughjordan ICA, Thurles ICA, Fethard ICA, Millennium Family Resource Centre FRC, Club 66, Tipperary Sports Partnership, North Tipperary Farm Family, Portroe Over 60’s Club, Galbally ARA, Faugheen ICA, Ballycahill Community Group, Cashel and District ARA, Callan ICA, Knock ICA, Aherlow ICA, Carrick Riverstown Kileen ARA, Clogheen ICA, Ballyporeen ICA, South Tipperary Tigers Special Olympics Club, Irish Wheelchair Association Roscrea, Knocklofty ICA, Carrick-on-Suir ICA, Tipperary C.O.P.D Support, Cluain Arann Community Nursing Unit, Carrick-on-Suir ARA, Powerstown/Lisronagh ICA, Templederry ICA, Aras Mhuire Day Care Centre, Borrisoleigh Active Social Club, St. Vincent’s Day Care Centre, Greenhill Nursing Home, Nenagh Guild ICA, Irish Wheelchair Association Tipperary, BCB Heritage Group, Ardlinnan Community Council, Thurles Men’s Shed, Spafield Family Resource Centre.
The Grant Scheme is part of Age & Opportunity’s ‘Go for Life’ programme, funded by Sport Ireland, and delivered nationwide with the support of Local Sports Partnerships and the HSE.About Go for Life
Go for Life is the national programme for sport and physical activity for older people. Go for Life is an Age & Opportunity Sport initiative, funded by Sport Ireland. Further details about Go for Life can be found on ageandopportunity.ie
Age & Opportunity is the national organisation that inspires everyone to reach their full potential as they age. Our aim is to inspire people aged 50+ to live a dynamic and fulfilling life where they are more active, more engaged, more visible, more creative, more connected, more often. We work with communities and groups nationwide to provide a range of opportunities for older people who want to get more involved in arts and culture, sport and physical activity, education & personal development.
Sport Ireland plans, leads and co-ordinates the sustainable development of competitive and recreational sport in Ireland. Sport Ireland’s vision is one where: sport contributes to enhancing the quality of Irish life and everyone is encouraged and valued in sport; young people see sport participation as an integral and enjoyable part of their busy lives; individuals can develop their sporting abilities and enhance their enjoyment, limited only by their talent and commitment; Irish sportsmen and women achieve consistent world-class performance, fairly.
A wide range of physical activities will be supported by the 2018 grants and they include:
Go for Life Games Kitbags Pickleball
Table Tennis Pilates
Go for Life PALs equipment Tennis
Sportsfests Cycling
Salsa Dancing Yoga
Fishing Rowing
Tai Chi Orienteering
Ballroom Dancing Badminton
Bowling Zumba Dancing
Line Dancing Set Dancing
Aqua Aerobics Swimming
Kurling Pitch & Putt
Walking Cornhole
Archery Box Hockey