Waterways Ireland Sponsorship Programme Deadline Approaches

The closing deadline for receipt of completed applications for the Waterways Ireland 2009 Sponsorship Programme for recreational waterway and waterside activity is fast approaching. Applications must be received by the 3rd February 2009.

The programme supports events taking place along the Lower Bann Navigation, the Erne System, the Shannon-Erne Waterway, the Shannon Navigation, the Barrow Navigation, the Grand Canal and the Royal Canal.

Mr. Éanna Rowe, Head of Marketing and Communications with Waterways Ireland said "Taking place annually for the past four years the Sponsorship Programme has supported angling, canoeing, rowing, sailing and power-sports as well as competitions, learning experiences, historical and educational activities". Mr. Rowe added "The programme aims to encourage huge numbers of people to experience something new about the waterways."

Applications are open to those individuals and organisations wishing to run recreational waterway and waterside events. For an application pack please check out the Waterways Ireland website www.waterwasyireland.org events section for a downloadable information pack and application form. Terms and conditions apply.

The closing date the receipt of completed applications is 3 February 2009.

For further information contact

Katrina Mc Girr Mobile +353 87 9918412