Gaeltacht Minister approves grant of €65,000 to CLG An Clochán Liath

Pat the Cope Gallagher TD has confirmed that a grant of €65,000 has been approved by Gaeltacht Minister Dara Calleary TD, for CLG An Clochán Liath.

This grant will go towards the provision of fences, scoreboards, Goal posts and dugouts at the new pitch. The overall development is at an advanced stage and works completed to date are a lighted walkway around the pitch with access to the riverbank, stone fill and the surface has been sown. It is expected that the first match will be played in spring 2026.

The club has received grants to date from Leader, Clar, Sports Capital, and a previous grant from Roinn na Gaeltachta. The club have held numerous fundraising events and made a substantial contribution from own resources towards the overall development.

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Mr Gallagher was high in his praise of the development committee, the language and culture committee and the club executive for the contribution made by them in respect of the overall development. This development will be a major benefit to the club, its members, players and the general public. He thanked Minister Calleary for his prompt response to his representations shortly after his appointment. He also thanked the officials from his Department.