Claremorris Community Sports & Recreational Centre
Our Mission
To develop an accessible and inclusive Community Sports & Recreational Centre for Claremorris that reflects the needs of our clubs and societies, and anticipates the future needs of our growing town.
Our Vision
With the help of State funding and Community support, the Claremorris Community Sports & Recreational Centre Committee looks forward bringing the following to Claremorris:
- A state-of-the-art Indoor Sports facility,
- A safe space for Youth groups,
- An accessible Multi-functional space for social, cultural and educational activities.
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A Central Hub for All
Indoor Sports
e.g. Basketball, Badminton, Rugby, Soccer
Multi-Functional Space
e.g. Social, Cultural, Educational Activities
Youth Space
e.g. Foróige, No Name
Wall Ball
Skills Development
Proposed Design & Location
The proposed location is perfectly placed beside the outdoor sporting pitches, athletics track, and is in close proximity to the secondary and primary schools - as well as being within walking distance of the town.
The vision to create the ultimate Sports & Recreation Hub for Claremorris is coming to fruition with development plans progressing to establish a Community Sports & Recreational Centre, alongside the various sports pitches at the Old Racecourse, just off the N60 on the main Castlebar Road.
This multipurpose facility will accommodate current pitch activities ongoing at the site by the various clubs such as the GAA, Soccer and Rugby with a convenient winter training option and a Wall-Ball. Other sports such as Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Futsal, Gymnastics, etc., will also be catered for.
As the ownership of Old Racecourse has for decades belonged to the Claremorris community, the new, fully accessible, Recreational Centre will also encompass organisations, associations and other bodies in the area, such as Youth Clubs and Senior Citizens. In addition, as the unit will be open all day and in the evenings, it will be used also by the Primary and Post-Primary schools. The Centre will be further maximised by hosting trade shows, art exhibitions and other social events.
A most significant element of the step-by-step progress made by the Claremorris Sports & Recreation Hub Committee was the generous contribution of the local GAA Club in donating the site for the project, which will be located adjacent to the newly developed playing pitch.
Further developments are in the pipeline for the whole Sports Hub arena, and will include a traffic management system, enhanced walking paths and cycleways, picnic areas, electric charge points and pathway lighting.
About The Committee
The Claremorris Community Recreational Centre, Company Limited by Guarantee was established in June 2024.
The Committee is made up of 7 members:
Chairperson(s): Catriona Doherty & Jarlath Sweeney
Secretary: Anna Connolly
Treasurer(s): Brian Lenihan
Other members: Paraic Whyte, Mark Jordan, and Owen Moore.
Your Support Matters
Your endorsement and advocacy of this project is key to transforming it from vision to reality.
Here's how you can help:
Engage in the public consultation process
- Participate in fundraising events
- Donate, sponsor, or provide letters of support