Naomh Mhuire AC Daingean receive approval for upgrade of club facilities

Naomh Mhuire Athletics Club (AC) in Daingean has received planning permission for the enhancement of facilities on lands at Gorteenkeel, Geashill.

A planning application was submitted to Offaly County Council in June for the upgrade of club facilities, the local authority this week granting permission for the development of a running track, car park, vehicular entrance from a public road, associated lighting, a temporary storage cabin and all associated works.

The planning permission granted is subject to six conditions one of which is a requirement for the developer to take reasonable measures to mitigate any environmental nuisance (noise and dust) which may arise during construction.

Speaking prior to the granting of planning permission, Naomh Mhuire AC committee member, Pauline Colgan said the proposed development would allow the club's membership base to grow further.

""Naomh Mhuire has over 100 members and such a development would allow membership to further increase.

"The club is in existence for 15 years and membership continues to rise. We are primarily a senior club but the proposed development would potentially allow us to attract juvenile members to the club," Pauline added.

The club has received a Sports Partnership grant towards the proposed development with plans for a number of fundraising initiatives to assist with the realisation of the project.