Planning application received: to construct two storey building incorporating gym & meeting room on ground floor and 2 no. changing rooms, physio room

A planning application has been lodged with Cavan County Council by Saint Mary’s GFC for a new two‑storey building on the club’s premises at Furnaceland, Swanlinbar (postcode H14NR23). The proposal, recorded under reference 2660508, was received on 7 September 2026 and is currently listed as incomplete pending council review.

The design calls for a ground‑floor gym and meeting room, with two “no. changi” on the upper level. The club intends the new facilities to support its sporting and community activities, providing a dedicated space for training, social events and club administration.

Saint Mary’s GFC is one of several local groups that have benefited from the Local Enhancement Programme, which has allocated €315,490 in small grants across the Northern Sound region. Cavan County Council will receive €164,351.48 of that funding, with other successful recipients including the Swanlinbar Development Association, Corlough GAA and Kingscourt Community Centre.

The council will assess the application against planning regulations and local development priorities before deciding whether to grant permission. No decision has yet been made, and the application remains open for comment.

For full details of the application and the council’s response, see the Cavan County Council planning record (Reference 2660508).

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