Olympic Legacy Fund has provided £32,440 of match funding
Eoghan Rua GAA Club - Gym Equipment installation.
Portstewart, Causeway Coast and Glens, United Kingdom
Aim
Eoghan Rua Coleraine is raising funds for equipment for a new indoor gym facility.
Who are we?
Eoghan Rua Coleraine is a community hub (registered Community Amateur Sports Club ) where people come together to play Gaelic games, celebrate culture, and build friendships. Our purpose is to promote sport, health, and pride in local identity. It’s entirely run by volunteers with no salaried staff and open to everyone to join.
Why are we crowdfunding?
Today’s game is faster, stronger, and more demanding than ever — and strength and conditioning are no longer optional if we want our players to reach their best potential a new facility with the appropriate equipment to suit players and members of all age groups. This facility will give local players and members the chance to train, grow, and compete at the highest level, while creating a space the whole community can be proud of and make better use of during the winter months.
As a club we are dedicated to developing people through team sports, especially young people, and providing facilities for people of every age group and ability to be able to participate, enjoy and perform sport and physical activity.
How we’ll spend the money raised
Funds raised will go directly towards kitting out a modern indoor training facility at Eoghan Rua GAA. The gym will enable teams to train collectively with the appropriate equipment for strength & conditioning training to support all age groups. The funds used will enable us to purchase the appropriate equipment before the playing season 2026 and a well-equipped gym will signal our continued commitment to athletic excellence, making the club more appealing to talented recruits and to keeping our members more healthy.
This project will leave a community legacy by creating a lasting space that promotes health, fitness, and connection—supporting future generations of athletes, inspiring community pride, and serving as a hub for wellness and growth.
Community impact
An indoor facility at Eoghan Rua will boost player development, promote health and fitness, engage youth, and provide a year-round hub for the whole community.
Our new gym project will boost fitness, prevent injuries, and support healthy lifestyles. It will help keep everyone engaged in our sport year-round, improves performance on the pitch, and creates an inclusive space for all ages. More than a gym, it’s a hub for community, wellbeing, and lifelong activity.
How you can play your part
There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.
1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!
2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.
3. Business Support. Get involved if you are a local business by donating to this cause. We will give you a shout out we promise you!
We are very grateful to our local business partners supporting this programme. We will have 6 prizes for those who donate £50 or more, for the 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th/6th people to donate £50 or more they will automatically win one voucher from the following.
£20 Portstewart Clothing company
£20 Voucher Moreillis to Go
£20 Funhouse Porstewart
£20 Sheilas. (Our favourite sweet shop in the world)
£20 Voucher for Chill Colearine
£20 Voucher for Kraken Seafood Portrush
4. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – maybe a sponsored activity or similar – use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!
This project successfully funded on 17th November 2025