A total of 70 sports clubs have received €28m in funding under the Better Energy scheme.

The money will go towards insulation, heating and lighting upgrades. GAA, soccer, rugby, golf, tennis, swimming, athletics, squash and horse racing clubs will all benefit from the funding.

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Alex White, TD, said the Better Energy scheme will provide almost €60m for retrofitting.

He said: "Sporting organisations around the country like Kilmacud Crokes are alert to the high cost of energy in their facilities whether it is the floodlights that are in use during the winter or the showers after matches and training; every euro saved through energy efficiency can be invested back into valuable services for their members and patrons. This Government continues to be committed to energy retrofitting in homes, and community and public facilities."

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Through the partnership, Musgrave Supervalu is making a significant contribution towards the cost of energy retrofit projects in a number of GAA clubs nationwide. Kilmacud Crokes are already benefitting from the insulation, heating and lighting upgrades installed as part of last year's scheme and this year the collaboration will result in upgrades to a further 37 Supervalu stores and 34 GAA clubs across the country.

(CD/JP)