Omission Of West Clare Projects From Large Scale Sports Funding "A Kick In The Teeth"

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It's claimed West Clare has missed out on an economic and social gamechanger following the omission of two major projects from a government funding programme. It's after grant applications for a 1,700m indoor sports facility in Kilrush as well as a diving and snorkelling centre of excellence for the Kilkee Sub Aqua Club were both unsuccessful in the latest round of the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund. Although the scheme's assessment criteria prioritises deprived areas, Kilrush was not included despite being recognised as the most disadvantaged settlement in Clare by state agency Pobal. Kilrush Independent Councillor Ian Lynch says tackling regional imbalance in the county must become an election issue.