Close to half a million euro to be shared by almost 40 sports groups across Carlow and Kilkenny

Another day and another funding boost has been announced locally.

Just over €315,000 will be shared by 26 bodies across Kilkenny, the largest single amount of €46,425 going to Thomastown Athletic Club.

While Carlow Rowing Club’s to get almost €60,000, as part of a €160,000 spend for 11 clubs.

It’s part of a €16.6million announcement by the sports department in equipment grants under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP).

A full breakdown can be viewed here