Munster Council grants down on previous year

MUNSTER Council chiefs allocated €2.41m for ground development projects in 2008 down from €2.61m the previous year.

Cork is the biggest benefactor with €574,944 heading to 46 projects followed by Kerry, €387,649 (48 applications); Cork €574,944 (46 applications); Limerick €229,063 (33 applications); Waterford €218,459 (28 applications); Tipperary €214,398 (37 applications). In addition €484,570 was allocated to ongoing major county ground developments.

Munster Council PRO Jim Forbes explained that 40% of all gate receipts earned in 2008 has been paid in grants and that the drop in monies was due to a fall in attendances.