🚨Mark Zuckerberg has just done something big for Waterford GAA ..
The Owner and CEO of META has just made a massive contribution to Waterford GAA with three clubs in Waterford set to receive €50,000 each.
The three clubs – Shamrocks GAA in Knockanore, Tallow GAA in Tallow, and Lismore GAA in Lismore
The donations will be paid to the clubs over a two-year period, with each club receiving €25,000 per year.
A spokerson for the Meta owner and his wife say they 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 statement read.
“The GAA is at the heart of communities across Ireland. As new members of the Waterford community, we’re proud to support these local clubs and the important role they play,” Mr Zuckerberg and Ms Chan said.
Shamrocks GAA secretary Tim Lenehan was speaking to the media and said the following;
“We are delighted to receive this donation from Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan. Shamrocks is a small club and this donation will make a huge difference to our fundraising efforts,”
“On behalf of everyone connected to Shamrocks Hurling and Football Club I’d like to thank Mark and Priscilla for this donation.”