Massive €100,000 investment for Inishowen's Spraoi agus Spórt

Carndonagh's Spraoi agus Spórt is set to receive a massive €100,000 funding investment.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue confirmed funding as part of the Government's Scaling Up Fund as announced by Minister Humphreys today.

Under the Scaling Up Fund, Social Enterprises will be supported in carrying out a number of capital projects, including the purchase of vehicles, as well as refurbishment and improvement works at their premises. The fund will also support a number of Social Enterprises in carrying out feasibility studies surrounding future projects.

Spraoi agus Spórt, based in Inishowen, will receive €100k under Strand One of the Fund which will be used to fund a portacabin, which will allow for a permanent base to meet the needs of 40 children and young people with a disability. The portacabin will also provide office space for three staff members.

Commenting, Minister McConalogue said: “Social enterprises are a really important part of the fabric of Donegal. I am delighted that Drimarone Development Company and Liquid Therapy have been recognised for the work they are doing and that Spraoi agus Spórt will have funding for their exciting and important project. Congrats to all involved in these enterprises.”