One positive that has come from Covid-19 is the opportunity to get some upgrade works to our grounds at Moynalvey GFC.
Back in February, little did we know that we would be one of the last few clubs to host a major fundraiser in 2020 – our “OsKaRS”, before Covid-19 restrictions have put a halt to any such fundraisers throughout the country.
Our “OsKaRs” coupled with our “Strictly Lip Sync Moynalvey” in 2016 along with a Sports Capital Grant has seen funds raised for upgrade works to the pitch and surroundings of Kilmore Park Moynalvey.
Our Development committee have put huge work into overseeing the following works carried out at Moynalvey GAA over the past six months:
- – Reduction of height of surrounding hedge/trees
- – Construction of new sand-based training area behind goals
- – Installation of irrigation tank
- – Installation of new pitch spectator fencing
- – Installation of new pitch flood lighting
- – Installation of new lit walking track surrounding the pitch
- – Installation of new goal post netting, stanchions & painting of goal posts
- – Repair & maintenance of pitch surface
- – Installation of new club information signage
- – Installation of 2 new dugouts
- – Installation of new electronic scoreboard
- – Installation of new boundary fencing
- – Re-surfacing outside dressing rooms as a result of the construction works
A massive thanks to our development committee:
– John Gildea
– John Smyth
– Tom Hanifin (Tom Hanifin Construction Ltd)
– Tommy Dunne (Dunfab Engineering Ltd)
– Vinny Walsh (Vincent Walsh Construction Ltd)
– David Dunne (WD Electrical Ltd)
– John Donoghue
– Pat Gilsenan
– Ollie Gilsenan
– Ray Mallee
– James O’Neill
– Kathleen McDermott
– and anyone else who chipped in.
Also, a Big Thank You must go to our sister club @Kiltale for facilitating our teams for training and games throughout our construction period.
A gallery of some of the upgrade works can be seen at: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ARyGks6dEFNNDiRZ8
