Historic occasion for Kildorrery GAA as President Burns officially opens new facility

GAA president, Jarlath Burns, with public representatives who attended last Sunday's official opening of the new AstroTurf facility in Kildorrery, l-r: Cllr. Peter O'Donoghue, Cllr. Kay Dawson, Cllr. Nelius Cotter, Cllr. Frank O'Flynn and Cllr. Deirdre O'Brien. (Pic: John Ahern)

Another milestone in the storied history of Kildorrery GAA took place last Sunday with the opening of their new state of the art, 3G all weather, 90m x 60m training facility – a project that cost €600,000 to complete. On hand to perform the official opening was GAA President, Jarlath Burns.

In his address, Jarlath paid tribute to the dedication of club members who planned and executed this ambitious undertaking. He said Kildorrery GAA was deeply embedded in the community and a critical sporting and cultural hub for all ages. He was particularly impressed by the club’s commitment to the One Club philosophy (an initiative that gives equal status to GAA, camogie and ladies football). He went on to describe Kildorrery as ‘a club with a cause and possessing a deep sense of place’. 

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