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CLUB FACILIITIES DEVELOPMENT
The new facilities and improvements to the existing Club facilities are completed and will benefit all members of the community in the years to come.
The new facilities are open to all members and include a Running/Walking track with lighting, Covered spectator stand, Gym, Handball/Racquetball Court, new Ladies Changing Rooms, Referees Room & Treatment Room.
A Badminton court will be marked out upstairs in the existing building.
Handball Alley/Racquetball Court - Bookings can be reserved by contacting Owen Brodie.
A Handball Club is up and running - Pat Taylor is chairman.
Gym - Members wishing to use the Gym must complete and sign a Gym Disclaimer form and be shown how to use the equipment.
Why was there a need for the Development?
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Not enough space for everyday needs, i.e. Changing Rooms, Toilets, Storage and Meeting Rooms.
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Growing community needs better variety of amenities.
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No work undertaken to the existing Clubhouse or pitch surrounds since 1988.
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Need for decent, modern sports facilities.
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Pitch upgrading and illuminated Running/Walking track for safety
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Community has grown by up to 100% since 2000.
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Knocktemple National School enrolment has doubled from 71 to over 160 since 1997.
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Proper infrastructure needed to give members of the community the choices they require to persue GAA and other recreational sports activities.
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Better facilities encourage more participation.
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Indoor facilities needed for winter months.
What was developed?
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Running/Walking track with lighting.
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Covered spectator stand.
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Community Recreational Area.
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Gymnasium.
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Racquetball/Handball Court.
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Additional Changing rooms including separate Male and Female changing rooms.
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Referee Changing room
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Treatment Room.
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Meeting Rooms and Office.
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Kitchen and Catering Area
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Additional Toilets.
How has the Development been funded?
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National Lottery Grant Funding
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5 Year Community Funding Programme
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GAA Funding – when the project is completed
Development Progress
 
 
 
 
 
 
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