Rathcoffey & Two Mile House GAA Clubs Receive Funding To Upgrade Community Walking Tracks.

Tuesday, 18 April 2023 14:35

Junior Minister Martin Heydon has confirmed the news.

Rathcoffey and Two Mile House GAA clubs have both received funding to upgrade their community walking tracks.

Rathcoffey GAA received €10,000 while €15,000 has been granted to Two Mile House.

The funding will enable improvements such as lighting and better surfaces.

Confirming the news, Junior Minister Martin Heydon said "By expanding access to their facilities, I look forward to seeing GAA clubs enabled in improvingthe health and wellbeing of everyone who uses them, and continue in their invaluable role in acting as centrepieces for their communities, fostering social and athletic connections in Kildare."

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