Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has visited the Causeway Giants in Armoy to witness firsthand how a £15,000 investment from his Department, delivered via the Olympic Legacy Fund, is benefiting the club.

The allocated funding was utilised to support the refurbishment of toilet and changing facilities, enhancing the safety, overall quality, accessibility, and longevity of the infrastructure.

Minister Lyons said: "It has been a pleasure to see how the Olympic Legacy Fund is making a positive difference to the Causeway Giants.

"I really enjoyed meeting the volunteers and participants who give so much of their time and energy to ensure participation in sport is open for everyone. "This club is at the heart of the community and plays a key role in helping people stay active, improve their health and build confidence and friendships. I wish them every success for the future."

The Olympic Legacy Fund was created by the Department for Communities to modernise equipment and community sports facilities following the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and it is successfully delivering results for the local area.

The Department for Communities secured a total sum of £2.136 million for the Olympic Legacy Fund. The initiative is being rolled out by Sport NI in partnership with Crowdfunder UK.

Richard Archibald, Interim CEO Sport NI said: "It is great to see the impact the Olympic Legacy Fund is having on sports clubs across NI. The fund has brought clubs and communities together to meet their fundraising targets and secure our match funding. Sport has the power to change lives, and this funding is helping clubs improve their facilities and provide more opportunities for people to participate in sport."