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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

MOTION NO. 5

MOTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

"That this Area Committee:

• - Expresses it support for proposals by Esker Celtic FC to extend their clubhouse at Hermitage Park and calls on the Chief Executive to facilitate and assist with this proposal;

• - Calls on the Chief Executive to ensure enhanced pitch maintenance at Hermitage Park as raised by Esker Celtic FC with Council management.

REPORT:

The Council will consider any submission from Esker Celtic FC for the extension of their clubhouse The Council will arrange a meeting with the club.

The Public Realm Section has slit pitches in Hermitage Park during the winter period as part of pitch maintenance works during the year. Further pitch improvement work options are currently being explored in relation to overall pitch maintenance for the 160 pitches in the County. Options under consideration include over-seeding, goal mouth repairs and soil compaction alleviation works. The decision to implement any of these works is subject to individual pitch condition and the availability of resources to do the works.