Carrick-on-Suir GAA club hopes to commence work on new spectator stand this year
The Swan GAA Club has also completed extensive refurbishment of hall facilities
Carrick Swan GAA Club is delighted to have received planning permission from Tipperary County Council for a 260 seat covered stand, this will again be another very expensive project to complete and will require considerable ongoing fundraising.
Once all the various tests and designs are considered, the Swan Club hopes to be able to commence the installation sometime this year.
This latest addition to the already wonderful facilities at Pairc na nEalaí will copper fasten the ground as among the best GAA club facilities in the country.
"We will of course keep our members and supporters up to date on the developments as they happen," said a Swan Club spokesman.
Club Hall
The club hall recently underwent a complete refurbishment with over €30,000 spent on it to date.
First the lighting was changed to environmentally friendly LED lighting.
The hall was fully painted including the toilets and store room.
And the floor has been brought up to the highest standard to allow for indoor sports such as badminton, basketball and indoor hurling/football to be played while not forgetting the loyal bingo players who now enjoy greater comfort thanks to an enhanced heating system.
This project is proof if it were ever needed that Carrick Swan are not standing still but all the time improving their facilities. This could not be done without the fundraisers and sponsors and the Swan Club thanks all who support this project.
Juvenile Scene
Carrick Swan Under 15A footballers were due to start their championship on Sunday but the match was called off due to an unplayable pitch. Their second game is next week at home to Clonmel Óg.
The Under 13B footballers play their first game on Thursday against Cahir at 7.30pm in Duneske. They play Ballylooby in their second game next week.
Meanwhile, the Under 13D footballers play their first game next Sunday, March 2 against Fethard at 9.30am in Fethard.
The Club says well done to Charlie Torpey Walsh, who has made the South Tipperary Under 14 hurling panel.
There was a very good turn out for the safe guarding course. The Club pays tribute to everyone who completed the course and got certified.
A coaching development meeting and presentation took place on Friday night with more dates planned for the coming weeks.
Swan Social
The Swan Club social in the Talbot Hotel in Clonmel last Saturday night was a hugely successful and enjoyable occasion.
Massive thanks to special guest Joe Hayes who presented medals and awards.
Well done to Aaron O'Halloran, Emma O'Halloran and Stefan Tobin who picked up awards for their efforts and achievements with Tipperary. Congratulations also to Callum Lanigan who picked up the MJ Collins Award.
Condolences
All at Carrick Swan Club extend condolences to the Mitten family of Marian Avenue and the Fitzgerald family of Marian Avenue.