COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

QUESTION NO. 26

QUESTION: Councillor Derren Ó Brádaigh

It is my understanding that in September 2019 South Dublin Football League (SDFL) merged into Dublin District Schoolboy League and ceased to be an organisation. However the SDFL Committee are still in existence and Ballyowen, Lucan is still its head quarters. Rooms and pitches are still been rented out as SDFL. This was originally leased to the SDFL by SDCC on a not for profit basis but information I have received that SDFL are charging local clubs and groups high commercial rates to use the facility. Can the Council provide clarity if this practice is in conflict with the terms of the lease and how best the facility can benefit the surrounding community

REPLY:

There are two leases involved in this matter, one for the clubhouse and carpark dated from 2005 and managed by EETD. The second lease recently completed by EWCC is for pitches. The permitted use for the 2005 lease is for community purpose as a clubhouse. The lease in respect to the all-weather pitch is for non-profit making community and sporting purposes. There are also clauses in the leases that require the Councils consent in advance of any subletting.

The Council will look into the matters raised in the question.