Six sports clubs in Offaly to benefit from new EV charge points

Six sports clubs in Offaly are eligible to apply for funding to install new EV Chargers on their grounds said a Fine Gael Councillor John Clendennen.

Clubs from golf to GAA will all be eligible to apply for the new funding scheme.

Portarlington and Edenderry golf clubs, Tullamore Town and Moneygall Football Clubs, Tullamore Rugby Club and St. Rynaghs Hurling Club have all progressed to the next step in the scheme.

Councillor Clendennen said: “The scheme was open to all sports clubs associated with recognised national governing bodies, and all six successful clubs in Offaly are now eligible to move to the next stage in the process.

“The eligible clubs will be able to draw down funding for the installation of electric vehicle charging in their club grounds.

“This is a great step towards increasing our public EV chargers in local communities across Ireland and offers the potential for clubs to generate income from commercially attractive sites."

Councillor Clendennen said that as EVs become more prominent, chargers will become a necessity in communities.

“It is essential that EV chargers are available throughout communities, so whether you’re dropping off the kids, watching a match, or going for a round of golf, people can now charge their EV while going about their daily lives.

“Our sports clubs are at the heart of our community, so it’s great to see the positive impact they are having on Offaly by taking part in this scheme.

“I look forward to seeing this progress to the next phase and the delivery of this project now over the coming months," concluded Councillor Clendennen.