Tyrrellspass GAA secure grant funding for new development
Tyrrellspass GAA are celebrating having secured almost €84,000 in grant funding through the government Sports Capital and Equipment Programme. More than 3000 applications were made under the most recent programme, so there is a huge sense of achievement for Tyrrellspass GAA as one of the lucky clubs to benefit from an allocation this time.
Tyrrellspass GAA have received full planning permission to develop new facilities to accommodate the club’s growing needs. A new floodlit playing pitch, floodlit AstroTurf pitch, juvenile training pitch, community walking track and parking facilities all in the plan.
The ambitious project to develop 10 acres beside the existing football pitch will be delivered in four phases over five years.
The first phase, to cut and fill the land, is complete. It will include levelling and drainage works, sowing of the main pitch this spring and construction of a 1200-metre walking track.
The second phase is the delivery of training pitches, fencing and parking facilities; the third phase is the construction of an all weather AstroTurf pitch; and the final phase is the construction of club buildings such as dressing rooms, kitchen and sanitation facilities.
Joe Daly, newly appointed chairperson of Tyrrellspass GAA, said: “We are very excited as a club about the development, and we are delighted to have received the news that we were successful in securing sports capital funding.
“This is just what we needed to get the construction of the new football pitch under way.
“We understand the scale of what we have taken on and know that it will take time and investment, but we are determined as a club to bring this project to life. Luckily, in Tyrrellspass and its environs, we are also a community who have always shown strength and determination to pull together when a job is worth doing.
“We want to grow our success and expand our facilities to meet our needs as a club and as a community into the future and are committed to doing so.
“Now, let the progress continue”.
Kay Slevin, Tyrrellspass GAA Pitch Development chairperson, added: “As a club we have worked hard to put a plan in place for the development of our facilities. There has been huge work up to this point both on the construction, and in the planning for how we will fund the project. To receive this sports capital grant has made the hard work this far worthwhile.
“It will give us even more energy and enthusiasm to get on with the job in hand. I’m sure club members and community alike will be thrilled with this good news too.”
Joe concluded: “Tyrrellspass GAA wish to whole-heartedly thank everyone who has supported this development and donated to date. We are hoping to gather as many followers as possible along this exciting journey to grow.”
For more information on how to get involved or to donate visit www.tyrrellspassgaa.com.