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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

MOTION NO. 8

MOTION: Councillor T. Gilligan

"That this Area Committee assists in the Clondalkin Rugby Club finding a suitable pitch location, preferably Corkagh Park with permanent flood lights or storage flood lights on site."

REPORT:

The request regarding flood lights is best set in the context of the overall sports pitch strategy which is currently underway. The proposal for flood lights within regional parks present specific challenges as the large parks also provide dark refuges for wildlife including protected species such as bats, badgers etc.

Clubs who wish to be considered for allocation of a pitch, must submit a fully completed application form to the Public Realm Section. As the letting season is from August to June, applications are generally processed in June, however the Council will consider new applications throughout the year.  

Applications are assessed in accordance with the Allocation of Pitch / Sporting Facilities – Policy and Conditions; in determining the merits of a Club’s application for pitch/Sport Facilities allocation, South Dublin County Council will give consideration to the Club’s ability to provide from its own resources and its contribution to the sustainable development of the Community and its social wellbeing.

Sport Facilities are granted on a year-to-year basis, subject to Clubs undertaking to abide by the various Acts, Bye-Laws, etc. governing the use of County Council Parks and Open Spaces.  

Clondalkin Rugby Club surrendered pitch 55, Corkagh Park in October 2017 on the basis that the Club no longer required this pitch, if this situation has changed the club should contact the Public Realm Administrative Section and update their details.