For the construction of synthetic playing pitch with perimeter fencing & floodlighting

The Kilkerrin Community Council has lodged a new planning application with Galway County Council to construct a synthetic playing pitch at Tullaghaun, Kilkerrin, Co. Galway (postcode H53V2V1). The proposal includes perimeter fencing, floodlighting and all associated site development works. The application, reference 2660776, was received on 15 May 2026 and the council’s decision is due on 9 July 2026.

The pitch would provide a modern, all‑weather facility for local sports clubs and community groups. Kilkerrin‑Clonberne, a club that has won four consecutive All‑Ireland club women’s senior football titles, is a prominent sporting presence in the area, underscoring the community’s strong interest in high‑quality playing surfaces.

In a separate development, a recent fundraiser in Galway raised over €7,000 to upgrade a sports pitch, highlighting local support for improving sporting infrastructure. While the fundraiser is not directly linked to the Kilkerrin project, it reflects a broader enthusiasm for enhancing community sports facilities.

The council’s decision will determine whether the synthetic pitch, complete with fencing and floodlights, can be built to serve Kilkerrin’s residents and sporting teams. The application remains under review, with the final outcome expected in early July.

For more details, see the Galway County Council planning application and the Irish Independent coverage.

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