Funding boost for Donacloney Football Club celebrated

Carla Lockhart MP • October 11, 2022

Carla Lockhart MP has joined with representatives of Donacloney Football Club, Alderman Mark Baxter and representatives of Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland to celebrate a funding award to the Club to enable the purchase of football equipment and a new storage container.

Speaking at the event, the DUP MP said:

 

“It is always encouraging to see local groups secure funding and it is fantastic to join with representatives of Donacloney Football Club and the funder, Halifax Foundation, to mark this success.

 

The Club is a wonderful example of a community club, providing both a sporting and social outlet for all ages within the local area. Of course to run a club like this so successfully requires a great amount of work, dedication and expertise. Here at Donacloney the passion for the club and their positive impact in the area is clear, and my thanks go to the volunteers who make it all happen.

 

The Halifax Foundation continues to support a range of community and voluntary work across Upper Bann and they are a great example of a very proactive funding body. If any groups wishes to explore their funding needs, and how this could be met by Halifax Foundation, please contact my office and we will be happy to advise.”

Share

By Carla Lockhart MP April 15, 2026
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has praised the strength of community spirit across the constituency following a busy Saturday attending a range of local events and initiatives.
By Carla Lockhart MP April 14, 2026
DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has led a Parliamentary debate marking the first anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers, warning that a year on, the Government has failed to deliver the clarity and protections women were promised.
By Carla Lockhart MP April 14, 2026
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart is co-ordinating a collaborative initiative which reflects shared demands from across the agriculture, haulage and construction industries, urgently calling for practical and meaningful solutions as the UK’s fuel crisis deepens.
By Carla Lockhart MP April 11, 2026
DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has issued a stark warning to the UK Government, urging immediate action to support key sectors as pressure continues to build across agriculture, construction and haulage.
By Carla Lockhart MP April 10, 2026
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has accused the Labour Government of betraying the UK’s agricultural industry and generations of farmers who work tirelessly to feed the nation.
By Carla Lockhart MP April 10, 2026
DUP Agriculture spokesperson, Carla Lockhart MP, has said that farmers must not be burdened with unjustified bureaucracy under the guise of sustainability, warning that current carbon auditing proposals risk undermining confidence across the NI agri-food sector.
By Carla Lockhart MP April 8, 2026
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed the reopening of Oggies Dessert Bar in Banbridge following a significant refurbishment, praising the business as a key contributor to the local economy.
By Carla Lockhart MP April 8, 2026
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed a significant increase in donations from Banbridge as part of this year’s Big Bucket Collection in support of Evora Hospice.
By Carla Lockhart MP April 3, 2026
DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has strongly condemned the latest incident in Lurgan, in which the so-called New IRA has admitted responsibility for a proxy bomb attack targeting a pizza delivery driver and the PSNI.
By Carla Lockhart MP April 2, 2026
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has criticised the European Commission’s decision to press ahead with the provisional application of the Mercosur trade agreement from 1st May 2026, despite the fact it remains subject to ongoing legal scrutiny.