Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have donated €150,000 to the three GAA clubs which are located closest to Strancally Castle in Co Waterford. 

It is the couple’s first Irish philanthropic donation since they bought Strancally Castle in August. 

The three clubs - Shamrocks GAA in Knockanore, Tallow GAA in Tallow, and Lismore GAA in Lismore - will each receive €50,000. The donations will be paid to the clubs over a two-year period, with each club receiving €25,000 per year.

Mark and Priscilla decided to donate to the three GAA clubs in Waterford that are closest to Strancally Castle as they are aware of the very significant role that the GAA plays in local communities in Ireland. As new members of the community in Waterford, they wanted to support these local clubs.

“The GAA is at the heart of communities across Ireland,” said Mark and Priscilla. “As new members of the Waterford community, we’re proud to support these local clubs and the important role they play.”

This morning on 'Deise Today', we spoke to representatives from Lismore GAA club, Shamrocks GAA club and Tallow GAA club to find out how they heard the good news - and what the donations will mean for them!

You can listen back to Damien chatting to Emer Barry, Tim Lenehan and Kieran Geary by clicking on the image...

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have donated &euro;150,000 to the three GAA clubs which are located closest to Strancally Castle in Co Waterford.&nbsp;
It is the couple&rsquo;s first Irish philanthropic donation since they bought Strancally Castle in August.&nbsp;
The three clubs - Shamrocks GAA in Knockanore, Tallow GAA in Tallow, and Lismore GAA in Lismore - will each receive &euro;50,000. The donations will be paid to the clubs over a two-year period, with each club receiving &euro;25,000 per year.
Mark and Priscilla decided to donate to the three GAA clubs in Waterford that are closest to Strancally Castle as they are aware of the very significant role that the GAA plays in local communities in Ireland. As new members of the community in Waterford, they wanted to support these local clubs.
&ldquo;The GAA is at the heart of communities across Ireland,&rdquo; said Mark and Priscilla. &ldquo;As new members of the Waterford community, we&rsquo;re proud to support these local clubs and the important role they play.&rdquo;
This morning on 'Deise Today', we spoke to representatives from Lismore GAA club, Shamrocks GAA club and Tallow GAA club to find out how they heard the good news - and what the donations will mean for them!
You can listen back to Damien chatting to Emer Barry, Tim Lenehan and Kieran Geary by clicking on the image...

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