COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

MOTION NO.7

MOTION: Councillor Eoin Ó Broin

That this Area Committee agrees that Ball Stop Netting be erected in Corkagh Park behind the goals of the main GAA pitch there. This is the pitch in the northern end of the field that borders the R136 and the new Kilcarberry estate and is used for games of hurling, camogie and football. See attached aerial view where pitch is marked. SDCC has such Ball Stopping Nets in place in Tymon Park behind pitches that are visible from the M50.

REPORT:

The pitch in question is pitch 59.  While there is a good setback from the hedgerow, balls that enter the hedge or cross it are not easily retrieved.  This is due to the density of the hedge and a fence which restricts access to the land on the far side of the hedge which is associated with the Kilcarberry/Grange development.  It is recognised that the pitch would benefit from a ball stop net however the provision of such nets is generally a matter for the club leasing the pitch in question.  The matter can be examined further and discussed with the relevant club to determine how the matter can be progressed.