Glen Rovers GAA receives Neighbourhood Grant to install a defibrillator

The grant, which is part of the council's initiative to make Watford a safer place to live, work, and play, will enable the club to purchase a life-saving device that can be used in the event of a cardiac arrest.

A defibrillator is a device that delivers an electric shock to the heart in cases of life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. Having a defibrillator on-site can make a crucial difference in the survival rate of someone experiencing a cardiac emergency. The Glen Rovers GAA club is grateful to receive this grant, so they can provide a safer environment for their members and visitors.

Paul Connolly, Glen Rovers GAA Chairperson, said: "We are delighted to receive this grant from Watford Borough Council. Safety is of utmost importance to our club, and having a defibrillator on-site will provide an added sense of security to our members and visitors. We hope that we will never have to use it, but if the need arises, we will be prepared to act quickly and effectively."

Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor, expressed his support for the initiative, stating that: "We are committed to making Watford a safer place to live, work, and play. The Neighbourhood Grant scheme is one of the ways we are achieving this goal. I am delighted that Glen Rovers GAA has been awarded this grant to install a defibrillator, which is an essential life-saving device."

The device will be available to the club's members and visitors in case of an emergency. The club encourages other community organisations to consider applying for the Neighbourhood Grant scheme to improve the safety of their premises.

The next round of funding for the Neighbourhood Grant will be in open for applications again in summer 2023, however, you can email NCIL@watford.gov.uk if you want to find out more in advance. To read more about the projects, please visit watfordneighbourhoodgrant.commonplace.is.