Menu
25/09/2023
Alliance Commits To New Funding Proposals For Grassroots Sport
The Alliance Party has committed to bringing forward new funding proposals to support grassroots sports in Northern Ireland.
The party's Sports and Community Development spokesperson David Honeyford made the commitment following a meeting with representatives from local NI sporting organisations, such as Ulster Hockey, Netball NI, and NI Sports Forum at Stormont's Parliament Buildings.
The Lagan Valley MLA has said: "I've been working with our sporting bodies for some time to address the crisis caused by the ending of funding to projects under the Executive's Good Relations Fund, part of the Together: Building a United Community Strategy.
"I met representatives from Ulster Hockey, Badminton Ireland, Netball Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland Sports Forum and others.
"I was pleased to have had the opportunity to brief them on the positive new Alliance sports funding proposals I've been working on, and the impact they would have to increase participation in sports, help bring our community together, and give better health outcomes.
"These cuts are removing half a million pounds intended for sports projects to address issues like childhood obesity and low self-esteem, as well as improving public health and well-being and general fitness.
"The fact that these cuts have come about as a direct result of the lack of a devolved Executive cannot be ignored, and is yet another example of how the current political stalemate is negatively impacting the people of NI."
The party's Sports and Community Development spokesperson David Honeyford made the commitment following a meeting with representatives from local NI sporting organisations, such as Ulster Hockey, Netball NI, and NI Sports Forum at Stormont's Parliament Buildings.
The Lagan Valley MLA has said: "I've been working with our sporting bodies for some time to address the crisis caused by the ending of funding to projects under the Executive's Good Relations Fund, part of the Together: Building a United Community Strategy.
"I met representatives from Ulster Hockey, Badminton Ireland, Netball Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland Sports Forum and others.
"I was pleased to have had the opportunity to brief them on the positive new Alliance sports funding proposals I've been working on, and the impact they would have to increase participation in sports, help bring our community together, and give better health outcomes.
"These cuts are removing half a million pounds intended for sports projects to address issues like childhood obesity and low self-esteem, as well as improving public health and well-being and general fitness.
"The fact that these cuts have come about as a direct result of the lack of a devolved Executive cannot be ignored, and is yet another example of how the current political stalemate is negatively impacting the people of NI."
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
24 May 2023
New Programme To Support Children's Mental Health Through Sport
An innovative new educational programme has been launched to equip school students across Northern Ireland with invaluable tools to manage and improve their mental health through sport.
New Programme To Support Children's Mental Health Through Sport
An innovative new educational programme has been launched to equip school students across Northern Ireland with invaluable tools to manage and improve their mental health through sport.
25 January 2023
Lidl Selects 25 Schools For Mental Health Athlete Mentorship Programme
Lidl Northern Ireland have chosen 25 secondary schools across the region to benefit from a dedicated Mental Health Athlete Mentorship programme this academic year as part of the retailer's award-winning Sport for Good initiative, with each school also scoring £1,000 worth of brand-new sports equipment.
Lidl Selects 25 Schools For Mental Health Athlete Mentorship Programme
Lidl Northern Ireland have chosen 25 secondary schools across the region to benefit from a dedicated Mental Health Athlete Mentorship programme this academic year as part of the retailer's award-winning Sport for Good initiative, with each school also scoring £1,000 worth of brand-new sports equipment.
04 March 2024
Communities Minister Meets With UK Sports Ministers
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has met with the UK's other Sports Ministers in Glasgow to discuss strategic priorities for sport across the UK. Following the meeting, Minister Lyons said: "It was great to meet my counterparts from other parts of the UK and to share our vision for sport into the future.
Communities Minister Meets With UK Sports Ministers
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has met with the UK's other Sports Ministers in Glasgow to discuss strategic priorities for sport across the UK. Following the meeting, Minister Lyons said: "It was great to meet my counterparts from other parts of the UK and to share our vision for sport into the future.
10 May 2005
Lottery windfall to boost PE and sport in NI
PE and sport facilities across Northern Ireland are to be transformed thanks to a lottery windfall totalling more than £5.3 million.
Lottery windfall to boost PE and sport in NI
PE and sport facilities across Northern Ireland are to be transformed thanks to a lottery windfall totalling more than £5.3 million.
14 June 2024
Teenager Dies Following Collision In Kesh
Police have confirmed that an 18-year-old has died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Kesh. Shortly after 6pm on Friday 7 June, PSNI received a report of a collision on the Letterboy Road involving a silver Peugeot 207 Sport HDI and blue Honda Accord.
Teenager Dies Following Collision In Kesh
Police have confirmed that an 18-year-old has died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Kesh. Shortly after 6pm on Friday 7 June, PSNI received a report of a collision on the Letterboy Road involving a silver Peugeot 207 Sport HDI and blue Honda Accord.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
