Funding call for local athletes for Olympics

BALLYMONEY Borough Council is considering giving financial assistance to six local athletes taking part in the Special Olympics All Ireland Games in Limerick.

By The Newsroom

Published 7th Jan 2010, 11:58 BST

Updated 11th Jan 2010, 13:37 BST

During a recent Leisure and Amenities Committee meeting, members heard that the cost of sending each athlete is 708.

The report explained: “The Special Olympics Regional Committee has written to the Council advising that following a very successful Regional Games 330 athletes have qualified to compete in the Special Olympics All Ireland Games to be held in Limerick from 9th – 13th June 2010.

“Six athletes are from the Ballymoney Borough Council area. The cost of sending each athlete to Limerick will be 708. Each of the athletes have undertaken to collect 400 each towards the cost.

“The Council is requested to give consideration to financially assist the six athletes from the Borough.”

It was proposed by Cllr John Finlay, seconded by Alderman Campbell that Council refer the item to the Rates Estimate meeting in January 2010.