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The Air Dome at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence is due to be rebuilt. Pic: Sportsfile
The progress on the project to rebuild the Air Dome at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence in East Mayo took an exciting step forward following the delivery of parts of the dome.
The landmark facility in Bekan was one of the casualties of Storm Eowyn some 14 months ago in January 2025, when it was destroyed by the high winds.
The multi-million euro facility opened its doors in 2020 and was the pride of the provincial board owing to its ability to host games, hail, rain, or shine.
John Prenty, Connacht GAA CEO, confirmed to The Mayo News earlier this year that the replacement for the original dome was anticipated to be rebuilt fully in April.
"Within hours of it blowing down, we knew we'd rebuild," Prenty stated.
"There was no other choice to make, and it has taken a lot of work, a lot of long nights to get this far.
"We're happy with the reaction of the insurance company, and we're really looking forward to seeing it back up and running."
Now, the project is able to get underway properly following the delivery of the parts.
"Momentous day at the COE today as the new Dome was delivered all the way from Slovenia," a statement on X from Connacht GAA read.
"Excited for the building process to continue in the next few weeks and what’s to come!"
Momentous day at the COE today as the new Dome was delivered all the way from Slovenia!
— Connacht GAA (@ConnachtGAA) March 16, 2026
Excited for the building process to continue in the next few weeks and what’s to come! #ConnachtGAA pic.twitter.com/3xzEZVnBEr
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