Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has said now is the time to come together to empower children through sport, as he spoke of his disappointment that the £40m football stadia funding is under threat. Speaking after he raised the issue directly with the Minister, Mr Lyttle said waiting 11 years for action in the area is […]
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has called on two Executive Ministers to change the current system to ensure sports clubs can qualify for financial support to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. It follows the suspension of the Department for Communities’ Hardship Fund for Sport. Under the current regulations, sports clubs cannot apply for […]
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said she has concerns over a fund designed to help sporting bodies financially after it was suspended due to being over-subscribed. The Department for Communities’ Hardship Fund for Sport was launched on Monday, with £500,000 to help sports clubs and organisations with overheads and maintaining facilities during the […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chis Lyttle has welcomed an assurance from the Communities Minister that she will complete a review of the football stadia fund within three months. Chris Lyttle said: “I welcome Minister Hargey’s commitment to complete her review of the Football Stadia Fund within three months. The indecision of the previous Minister […]
Future generations of sporting talent from Glenavy GAC and Ballymacash Rangers have come together with young people from Parkview Special School in Lisburn to have fun together at the Parkview youth club. This is the start of a new partnership between the two clubs. After hearing of the need for a new MUGA pitch at […]