Hockey Ireland is delighted to launch a clubs funding stream for ‘Keep walking Keep well’ this year, with the support of Sport Ireland & Healthy Ireland Keep Well Campaign. We currently have 3 clubs already confirmed on the scheme; however, we would love to see more come on board.

We are delighted to be one of six National Governing Bodies involved.  Is your club interested in getting involved? This could be a great opportunity for your club to give something back to the local community by providing a well lit walking space for local residents to come together for some outdoor activity.

A maximum application amount of €1000 is available for clubs to apply to support with costs associated with opening up their facilities for walking activities including:

  • Insurance
  • Lighting
  • Outdoor noticeboards
  • Signage
  • Hand sanitiser/PPE
  • Hi Vis Walking Gear
  • Distance Markers/Cones

Essential criteria for clubs applying for funding:

– Lighting at the club OR offer daylight walking time slots.

– Walking trail/route on club grounds.

– Club safeguarding statement.

– Club children’s officer in place.

– Coaches and volunteers are Garda vetted.

– Covid-19 safety statement.

– Covid Officer (s).

– Time commitment for ‘Keep Well’ minimum 1 hour twice per week.

– Kicking off initiative during the last week of April for 6 weeks.

– Registration on the Get Ireland Walking website once notified of funding allocation.

To apply for the funding, please click here