COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

MOTION NO. 15

MOTION: Councillor Shane Moynihan

That the Chief Executive reports on the result of investigations into the ownership structure of South Dublin Football League, and the status of the entity known as South Dublin Football League with which the Council has contracted and whether or not it is still an active body(ref Q15 - May 2021 ACM)

REPORT:

The South Dublin Football League was established in 1972. The Council granted a 25 year Lease to The South Dublin Football League on their Facility/Clubhouse and carpark in Ballyowen Park. This Lease is registered on the Councils Freehold Folio and the Council remain the Freehold owners of these lands.

The Council granted a separate lease to the SDFL for a pitch located within Ballyowen Park. This lease will be registered on the Councils freehold folio and the Council will remain the Freehold owners of these lands.

No contact has been made with EETD on any changes to the ownership structure of the SDFL. Any  changes being considered should be notified to the Council and would require the consent of the Council.