'Great day for Gaelic games' in Dublin as county board acquire 23 acres of land

Dublin GAA has acquired 23 acres of land at the old Hollystown Golf Club with county board chairman Gerry Seavers hailing it “a great day for Gaelic games in our county”.

The former golf clubhouse has also been absorbed by the board as part of the deal with Glenveagh Homes.

It is intended that the site will be used as a training and playing facility for all Dublin teams, as well as Tyrrelstown GAA Club, while the local community and schools will have access too.

Seavers commented: "I would like to thank Glenveagh for partnering with Dublin GAA in this hugely significant venture.

“This is a great day for Gaelic games in our county. Never before has the value of sports been more relevant to people, both mentally and physically.

“Sporting facilities and green spaces are essential in our cities and this strategic development will bring huge benefits to Dublin GAA and to the local community.”

In 2017, Dublin bought a 39-acre site at the Spawell on the southside for a reported €9m and it remains to be seen if they now plan to develop training facilities on both sides of the Liffey.

Hollystown Golf Club closed last year after Glenveagh announced plans to build houses and apartments on the site, which covers 162 acres in total.

Glenveagh chief executive Stephen Garvey said: “Our agreement with Dublin GAA demonstrates our commitment to helping local communities to flourish.

“It paves the way for state-of-the-art new facilities that will benefit the local area, schools and the wider Dublin GAA community.

“As we progress our plans to deliver high-quality new energy-efficient homes we will continue to work with local authorities, public bodies and local residents to enhance the neighbourhoods throughout Ireland in which we operate – with better public amenities, enhanced design features; strong cycle and transport links; and innovative measures to safeguard the local environment.”