Two major sports ground developments planned in Offaly

TWO major sports ground developments are being planned in Offaly.

Offaly Camogie Grounds Company Limited by Guarantee says it intends to apply for permission for development at Boherdeel Road, Ballinree, Crinkill, Birr.

A planning notice in this week's Midland Tribune says the 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.

Also, Shamrocks GAA Club have revealed they intend to apply for permission for development at Mucklagh, Tullamore.

A planning notice in the Tribune says the club will seek 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 will upgrade the existing car parking area and construct a new car parking area, consisting of 108 car parking spaces and two bus parking bays.

The car park area will be upgraded with base course, drainage, kerbing, 8m high LED street lighting and landscaping.

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.