COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
MOTION NO. 3
MOTION: Councillor W. Lavelle
"That this Area Committee:
- Acknowledges the proactive support provided by South Dublin County Council in supporting amateur boxing in our County;
- Commends Esker ABC on their rapid development as one of Ireland’s leading community-based boxing clubs, including hosting Ireland’s first All-Ireland underage girls tournament in Lucan in 2013 & 2014;
- Thanks the Council for the financial support provided to date to Esker ABC, particularly in terms of supporting their move to new privately-rented premises in 2014;
- However, notes the need to secure a sustainable long-term, preferably public, premises as a home for Esker ABC:
- Agrees that Esker ABC should be provided with dedicated, permanent space in the new Adamstown Sports & Community Hall or in Lucan Sports & Leisure Centre or in another appropriate premises;
- Requests that the Community Services Department would meet with Esker ABC to discuss their accommodation needs."
REPORT:
The Council's Community Team have been actively engaged with the Esker Boxing Club for a considerable period and have had several meetings with the Club since the start of the New Year to assist them in addressing their accomodation needs and related issues.
At present they are located in Goodwins Industrial Estate, in an old warehouse unit. They have a short term lease on this premises which is due to expire in July 2017. The unit is of a very basic standard and would benefit for an immediate remedial upgrade subject to the identification of a source of finance which will be difficult given the short term nature of the letting. However all options are being examined to address this issue.
The Council recognises the valuable contribution that the Esker Boxing Club brings to the Lucan area. The clubs needs will be factored into any sporting developments that will be provided in the area but it is considered premature to consider their exact needs in advance of the planning and design phase of any future facility.