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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

MOTION NO.14

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

That this Area Committee requests SDCC looks at issues at Knockmitten including football nets being damaged, part of the astro pitch at the side has been burned, the club shelter roofs have been damaged and the side sections are low. Can SDCC do something about these issues so the local clubs can continue to use this community facility?

REPORT:

A recent inspection of the pitch was carried out and the goal nets were found to be generally in good condition.  There was a small hole in one net nearest the car park but this is minor in nature and repairable.  The fire damaged area of the pitch is located in front of the dug outs and is outside of the field of play.  It is approximately one square meter in size and while it does not prevent the pitch being used, arrangements will be made to have this area repaired.

The dug out area has been fitted out with two 4-seater benches in each alcove giving a total of 16 seats. The provision of shelters was not part of the original design build and were provided independently.  Shelters with plastic type covers are unlikely to survive in this situation.  It is recommended that the owners removed the shelters or alternatively remove the damaged covers if possible.   SDCC can arrange to have seating installed if the damaged shelters cannot be retained.

The side fence panels that enclose the pitch are of a height that is appropriate for a pitch of this size and were designed with this in mind.  There are no proposals to alter the height of the fence along the side of the pitch.