Donegal GAA obtains planning permission for new Convoy fitness centre

Donegal GAA are to continue the development of its GAA Centre in Convoy, after obtaining planning permission from Donegal County Council for the development of a new, modern gymnasium facility.

Michael McMenamin, the Planning and Training Officer for Donegal GAA, was recorded as the listed applicant for the successfully submitted application.

The accepted application proposed the development of a new gymnasium facility with connection to existing on-site services and all associated site works at Donegal GAA Centre.

Donegal County Council granted planning permission for the proposal with seven conditions, imposed to cater for orderly development, prevent flooding of waters and negate any flood risks from the proposed development, for orderly development and in the interests of public safety and visual amenity, in the interests of public health, and in the interests of traffic safety.

In December 2025, Donegal GAA also obtained planning permission for other developments at its GAA Centre, following the successful application for the erection of fencing, spectator rails, dugouts, and a scoreboard.

Donegal GAA announced recently a ten-year sponsorship deal with the Donegal GAA Centre and Drumhalla House this week, with the facility to be officially called the Drumhalla House Donegal GAA Training Centre.