Plans for two major sports ground developments in Offaly put on hold

Plans for two major sports ground developments in Offaly have been put on hold as Offaly County Council has sought further information on both before making a decision.

Offaly Camogie Grounds Company applied for permission for a development at Boherdeel Road, Ballinree, Crinkill, Birr.

The proposed development will consist of a new grass camogie pitch complete with surrounding fence, two new dugouts, one new ball stop and floodlights, a new ball wall with fencing and floodlights, a new walking track to perimeter, and all associated site development works, including a maintenance road, to complete the development.

The overall development is located to the rear (east) of the existing Crinkill GAA pitch and will be accessed via the existing entrance and car park.

Shamrocks GAA Club meanwhile are seeking permission to construct a new Astroturf pitch which will involve raising the existing ground level 1.9m to accommodate the Astroturf.

The artificial pitch will be a 70m by 40m all-weather sports playing surface, with a ball wall 40m in length and in 6m height to the northeast boundary.

The club also plans to install 5m security fencing around the perimeter of the proposed pitch and six 12m high LED floodlights

The club is also planning to upgrade the existing car parking area and construct a new car parking area, consisting of 108 car parking spaces and two bus parking bays.

Shamrocks also plan to upgrade the existing 10 floodlights on the existing football pitch with LED floodlights and all associated site works.

Finally, permission is also sought to construct a gym (241.3sq m in size) at the Mucklagh ground.