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Minister of State, Alan Dillon TD confirmed the news
An application for a €12 million state-of-the-art multi-sports campus in Mayo has been lodged with the Department of Sport.
Minister of State, Alan Dillon TD, confirmed the exciting development for the county today.
Minister Dillon stated: “I am delighted to confirm that Mayo County Council has submitted an application under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF).
“This ambitious project, located near Lough Lannagh, includes plans for a multi-lane international standard running track, multi-sport playing fields with new 4G synthetic grass for GAA, soccer, and rugby, all equipped with floodlights on a greenfield site at Knockaphunta, Castlebar,” he added.
Minister Dillon explained that the tracks and pitches will cater to athletes at ‘both national and international levels’.
Building on the success of other amenities in Castlebar, such as the swimming pool, and tennis courts, the multi-use sporting development will be available to sporting organisations county wide and beyond.
Minister Dillon emphasised the importance of this project: “We must invest in our athletes, providing them with international standard facilities to train and compete against the best in the country. Additionally, we aim to attract regional and national competitions to the west, making this facility best in class.”
He added: “This multi-use sporting hub will be equipped with modern facilities to promote physical activity, inclusivity, high performance, and environmental sustainability.”
The Mayo Minister expressed his gratitude to all the clubs and organisations involved in the application, giving special thanks to David Mellett and the officials of Mayo County Council for ‘their hard work’
“I look forward to a successful outcome once all applications are assessed by the Department,” he said.
Minister Dillon concluded: “This new sports hub promises to be a game-changer for Mayo, enhancing the county's sporting landscape and providing top-tier facilities for athletes and the community.”
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