Down GAA centre 'is in direct competition with the council's wellbeing hub in Warrenpoint'
A council has refused to support Down GAA's application for EU funding for its new centre of excellence.
He said: "On item 13, Down GAA support for PeacePlus funding application. On proposal of Cllr Ruane and seconded by Cllr Campbell , the following was agreed. The local authority plans to develop a new two-storey community hub building at Clonallon Park to include a four-court hall, changing areas, meeting rooms and activity rooms. A planning application was submitted to NMDDC in July 2023.
A previous costing exercise has estimated the Ballykinlar development at £10m. The former army barracks at Ballykinlar also holds historical significance as the place used to intern future Taoiseach Sean Lemass in 1920 as well as the Hooded Men in 1971 Cllr Ruane said: "Officers continue to consider all options for the future of the hut...and will report back to members.
The proposal for the Down GAA centre of excellence was mooted more than 25 years ago in 1994 with the Ministry of Defence , though it was felt that the political climate was not right.
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