CO. CARLOW DIRECTORY OF FACILITIES · FOrEWOrD On behalf of the Community & Voluntary Forum Committee I am delighted to present the “Co. Carlow Directory of Facilities”. The main

CO. CARLOW DIRECTORY OF FACILITIESINDOOR FACILITIES WITH COMMUNITY ACCESS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Carlow Community & Voluntary Forum and County Carlow Sports Partnership would like to acknowledge the following groups and individuals for their contribution and support in the development of this directory:

• Individuals who completed the questionnaires on behalf of schools, community centres and sports halls;

• Humphrey Murphy and ILC Consulting who collated the primary research;

• TMC - One Stop Creative Marketing, Charlotte St, Carlow;

• Community & Enterprise Department, Carlow Co Council.

Carlow Community and Voluntary Forum Committee Members:

Charlie Murphy, Treasurer (Borris), Margaret Whelan (Borris), Michael Brennan (Carlow 1+2), Annie Parker-Byrne (Carlow 1+2), Bella Stafford (Carlow 1+2), Philip Sharkey (Carlow 1+2), Mary Nolan (Carlow 1+2), Janet Farrell (Carlow 1+2), Ana Lopes (Carlow 1+2), Valerie McDonald (Carlow 1+2), Andrea Dalton, PRO officer (Carlow 1+2), Suzanne Hayward (Carlow 1+2), Eileen Doyle, Chairperson (Tullow), Mary Doyle (Tullow), William Whelan (Tullow), Michael Martin (Tullow), Nessa Whelan (Tullow), Mary Meaney, Vice-Chairperson (Bagenalstown), Mary McDonnell (Bagenalstown), Michael Keyes (Bagenalstown), Edmond Cullen (Bagenalstown) and Jim O’Brien (Bagenalstown).

County Carlow Sports Partnership Committee Members:

Martha Jane Duggan (CCSP Co-ordinator), Sandra Corrigan (CCSP Administrator), Tracey Byrne (CANDO), Olive Fanning (HSE), Garry Coady (Sport Rep), Jenna Doyle (CCSP Disability Officer), Mary Meaney (Comm & Vol Forum), Aidan Maher (Sport Rep), Cecil Whelan (Sport Rep) Margaret Moore (County Development Board), Bernie O’Brien (Carlow County Council), Liam O’Brien (Vice Chair, Sport Rep), Pat Bolger (Chair, Sport Rep), Tom Geoghegan (Sport Rep), Dan McDonnell (VEC), Patricia Hynes (Rehab Care), Carmel Lynch (I.T. Carlow).

Developed by Carlow Community & Voluntary Forum in conjunction with Carlow County Sports Partnership

CONTENTS

Foreword

Introduction

Key

Facilities

Tullow Area

Carlow Town Area

Borris/ Muinebheag Area

Change Of Address Form

Notes

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Developed by Carlow Community & Voluntary Forum in conjunction with Carlow County Sports Partnership

FOrEWOrD On behalf of the Community & Voluntary Forum Committee I am delighted to present the “Co. Carlow Directory of

Facilities”. The main aim of the directory is to highlight the number and range of community and sport facilities available

in the County. The information will be useful to community groups, the general public and community workers, guiding

people in their search for details of facilities available throughout the County and the activities taking place therein.

Carlow Community & Voluntary Forum was established in January 2000 to represent the community & voluntary sector

in the County. The forum provides an information service to community and voluntary groups, identifies training needs

and organizes training where appropriate. The forum also engages in specific initiatives from time to time in response to

an identified need, e.g. the development and publication of a funding handbook and the development of a directory of

indoor community and sports facilities, which is the focus of this publication.

The directory also highlights the huge number of volunteers involved in the maintenance and operation of facilities.

Sincere gratitude and admiration must be expressed to all volunteers who give so willingly of their time and energy. I am

sure that this directory will be of assistance to them promoting their facilities and increasing usage.

Eileen DoyleEileen Doyle,

Chairperson Carlow Community & Voluntary Forum

Carlow Community & Voluntary Forum,c/o Community & Enterprise,Carlow County Council,Athy Road,Carlow.

Tel: 059 9170319/9136203

INTrODUCTION This facility directory provides accessible information to local people with regard to the indoor sports and community infrastructure in County Carlow. A joint initiative between Carlow Community & Voluntary Forum and County Carlow Sports Partnership, the directory is a comprehensive listing of the wide range of indoor community and sports facilities available for use. To compile the necessary information, a site visit was made to each individual facility listed, and the designated contact person for the facility was consulted. Facilities covered include: community halls, parish halls, school halls, college halls, meeting rooms and sports halls. The co-operation and support received from representatives of these facilities must be acknowledged. The facilities in the directory are grouped in three categories for ease of use: (i) Tullow; (ii) Carlow Town; and (iii) Borris & Bagenalstown.

While every effort has been made to include all relevant community centres, sports halls and school halls within County Carlow in this directory, and to adequately represent their relevant facility details, we cannot guarantee that such information has not changed or is without error. Inclusion in the directory is optional and some facilities chose not to be included. This directory represents the information held at the time of going to print and we cannot accept responsibility for information or circumstances changed in the interim period. There is a form at the end of this booklet that can be completed to add a new facility or change the details of an existing facility. Co Carlow Sports Partnership intends to establish an online, internet based, version of this booklet which will be updated on a yearly basis.

In addition to the directory, a further research report was also produced which identifies opportunities for development and examines issues arising (such as access, maintenance, funding, vandalism, staffing, etc). The report, which was completed with the assistance of Humphrey Murphy (Irish Leisure Consultants Ltd), highlights best practice examples, explores the potential for shared facility use between schools, clubs, communities, and will enable improved targeting of facility development in the future. Copies of the full report are available from the Sports Partnership Office or the Community & Enterprise Department of Carlow County Council.

On behalf of the Sports Partnership Board of Management I would like to thank everyone involved in the research and development of the facility directory.

MJ Duggan

Martha Jane Duggan,Coordinator,County Carlow Sports Partnership,Community & Enterprise Department,Athy Road,Carlow.

Tel: 059 9136228 email: [email protected]

KEY MEETING ROOM

GROUND ACCESS

LARGE SPORTS HALL.

SIMPLE DINING

SMALL SPORTS HALL

OUTDOOR FACILITIES

SPECIAL INTEREST

BUILDING ACCESS

GYM

CHANGING/SHOWERS

IT SERVICES

Tullow AreACommunity Facilities:

1. Ardattin Hall

2. Ballon Community Hall

3. Ben Mulhall Community Park Clonegal

4. Bigstone Hall

5. Bishops House Youth Centre]

6. Cairdes Centre

7. Captain Murphy Memorial Hall

8. Clonmore Hall

9. Disraeli school

10. Forward steps

11. Grange Community hall

12. Hacketstown Christian Centre

13. Hacketstown Community hall

14. Phoenix Centre

15. Rathvilly Community Hall

16. Scout Hall Hacketstown

17. Spellman Hall, Kildavin

18. St. Bridget’s Community Hall, Clonegal

19. St. Johns Hall

20. Teach Bride

21. Tullow Parish Centre

Sports Facilities:

22. Ballon GFC

23. Ballon FC ‘Burrin Celtic’

24. Clonmore GFC

25. Grange GFC

26. Kilbride GFC27. Parkville United FC28. Saint Patricks GFC

29. Kildavin GFC Spellmount Park,

30. Tullow Canoe club

31. Tullow Rugby Football Club

32. Tullow Town Soccer Club

School Facilities:

33. Ardattin NS

34. Ballon NS St.Peter and Paul

35. Bigstone NS

36. Carrigduff NS

37. Clonegal NS

38. Colaiste Eoin, Hacketstown Vocational School

39. Grange NS

40. Hacketstown NS

41. Kildavin NS

42. Monastery Boys/Naomh Padraig NS

43. Rathmore NS Naomh Fiontain

44. Scoil Padraig NS

45. St. Coumba’s NS

46. Tullow Community School

47. Tyknock NS / St.Theresa’s NS

CArlow Town AreA

Community Facilities:

48. Askea Community Childcare Centre

49. Askea Parish Community Centre

50. Carlow Daycare Centre

51. Carlow Regional Youth Services

52. Cathedral Parish Centre

53. Delta Centre

54. Killeshin Community Hall

55. New Oak Community Centre

56.. Open Door CDP

57. Sacred Heart Hall Carlow

58. St Catherines Community Services Centre

59. St. Fiaccs House

60. St. Fiaccs Hall

61. Tintean Centre

62. Youth Centre

Sports Facilities:

63. Askea GFC

64. Carlow Lawn Tennis Club

65. Palatine GFC

66. Carlow Rowing Club

68. Carlow Rugby Football Club

68. Carlow Sports and Social club

69. Carlow YM Badminton Club

70. Eire Og GFC

71. Graiguecullen GFC

72. Graiguecullen Swimming Pool

73. New Oak FC

74. O’ Hanrahans GFC

75. St. Lawrence O’ Tooles Athletics Club

76. St. Patricks Boys FC

77. The Carlow Town Hurling Club

School Facilities:

78. Bennekerry NS

79. Bishop Foley NS

80. Carlow College

81. Carlow Institute of Technology

82. Carlow NS

83. Carlow Vocational School

84. CBS St Marys Academy

85. Gael Cholaiste Cheatharlach

86. Killeshin NS

87. Presentation Secondary School, Carlow

88. Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal/ Presentation NS

89. Scoil Naomh Fiach / Graiguecullen NS

90. St. Josephs NS, / Scoil Iosa Naofa

91. St. Lasarians NS

92. St. Leos Secondary School

BorrIS/MuIneBHeAG AreACommunity Facilities:

93. Bagnelstown Community Centre

94. Bagnelstown Family Resource Centre

95. Ballyloughlin Hall

96. Ballymurphy Hall

97. Ballinkillen / Lorum Community Centre

98. BEAM

99. Borris Community/Town Hall

100. Daniel McGrath Memorial Hall

101. Drummond Church Hall

102. Drumphea Hall/ Old School

103. Family Resource Centre Bagnelstown

104. Fenagh Church Hall

105. Glynn Hall

106. Killoughternane Community Hall

107. Leighlinbridge Old School Hall

108. Leighlinbridge Parish Centre

109. Myshall Community Hall

110. Newtown Hall

111. Oak Tree Court Hall

112. Old Leighlin Community Centre

113. Rathanna Hall

114. Rathoe Hall and Sports centre

115. Scout Hall

Sports Facilities:

116. Bagnelstown Swimming Pool

117. Ballinabranna GFC

118. Ballinkillen GFC

119. Fenagh GFC

120. Fighting Cocks GFC

121. Garryhill Handball Club

122. Leighlinbridge GFC

123. Mount Leinster Rangers GFC

124. Naomh Eoin GFC

125. St. Mullins GFC

126. Tinryland GFC

School Facilities:

127. Ardough NS

128. Ballinabranna NS

129. Ballinkillen NS

130. Ballymurphy NS

131. Borris Mixed NS

132. Borris Vocational School

133. Drummond NS

134. Garryhill NS / St Finians

135. Leighlinbridge NS

136. Muinebheag Vocational School

137. Myshall NS

138. Newtown NS / St Michaels

139. Newtown NS

140. Nurney NS

141. Old Leighlin NS

142. Our Lady Queen of the Universe NS

143. Presentation De La Salle School

144. Rathoe NS

145. Saint Bridget’s NS

146. Scoil Mhuire NS

147. St. Mary’s NS

148. St Mullins NS

TULLOW AREA

1. Ardattin Hall Ardattin, Co. CarlowBuilt: Over 100 years

Contact Details Status ContactMary Byrne Bookings, Keyholder 059 9155035

Owned by the Parish and administered by a hall committee elected annually from the local community.

DescriptionSmall rural hall used for a variety of activities. Building in addition to a hall also has a kitchen and rudimentary dining area. There are no outdoor facilities aside form the tarmac car park. Hall is suitable for minor sports activities due to small size and wall mounted radiators.

LocationIn Ardattin village, the facility is across the road from the national school, close to a small housing estate and accessible by footpath. Site is approx 1/3 acre and has off road parking for about fifteen cars.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to all facilities except the stage area. There is no wheelchair toilet

Facilities Size Description

Small Hall / meeting room. 13.4m x 11m

A single court hall marked for badminton with a fixed basket-ball net. Ceiling 4.4m high.

Sports Equipment Limited balls etc.

Stage Area 2.4m 11m Proscenium Arch

Kitchen and Dining area 5.4m x 8.3m

Rudimentary and spacious. Used as a chang-ing area as well.

Changing Rooms None

Outdoor Facilities None Tarmac area for cars.

Typical UsageThe hall typically used for:

BadmintonIrish DancingMeetingsCommunity GamesFuneral ReceptionsCommunion and Confirmation celebrations

Meetings are still possible in the kitchen/dining area however other activities are not due to the classroom paraphernalia.

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TULLOW AREA

2. Ballon Community HallBallon , Co. Carlow. Built 1976

Contact Details Status ContactMichael O’ Toole Bookings, Keyholder 087 2602162

Developed by the community and built on parish property, the facility is overseen by the Parish Council. No staff employed.

DescriptionA community hall with a small side hall. The facility is suited and used for active sports. Balcony is suitable for meetings and table tennis.

LocationIn Ballon adjacent to a community childcare complex. Shared off road parking for about 20 cars and accessible by footpath within the village. Across the main road from the National School and approx-two miles from the soccer pitch and club. Site is less than a half acre.

AccessWheelchair access to ground floor facilities but not to the upper floor.


Small Hall / meeting room. 10m x 4m With a kitchen facility.

Outdoor Facilities None Off road car park area.

Hall 20m x 10m7m x 3m

Basketball court market out.Balcony area / meeting room

OfficesTwo small offices /reception cubicles.

Changing Rooms None Two toilets

Typical UsageUsed by the community for a variety of sports and social functions such as soccer, basketball, bingo and GAA training.

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3. Ben Mulhall Community ParkClonegal, Co. CarlowBuilt: Main building completed 2007

Contact Details Status ContactJohn Dunne Keyholder, Bookings 053 9376336

Owned and operated as a community sports facility. Administered by a BOM. Committee elections take place annually. With the exception of the part time FAS worker, all staff are voluntary.

DescriptionNew indoor sports facility with two soccer and one GAA pitch. The GAA pitch has training floodlights and one of the soccer pitches is sand based. Small gym area within the building as well as an upstairs kitchen and dining/meeting/play area with views over the pitches.

LocationIn a rural area approx two miles outside Clonegal on 11 acres. The facility can not be reached by footpath. There is off road parking for over thirty cars and the facility is not near any significant housing.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the ground floor but not to the upper floor. There is a wheelchair toilet in the building.

Facilities Size Comment

Small Hall / meeting room.

4m x 8m x 6m x 5.5m

L shaped function room

Sports EquipmentSimple soccer and GAA training equipment.

Kitchen and Dining area 4.5m x 6m Adjoining the small

hall.

Changing Rooms

4.5m x 3.7m3m x 4m6m x 4m5m x 4.3m

Four changing rooms

Outdoor Facilities Two soccer and one GAA pitch.

Typical UsageUsed mainly by the community for sports and social activities.

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4. Name: Bigstone Hall Bigstone, Co. CarlowBuilt 1984

Contact Details Status ContactLiam Hanlon Keyholder 086 0785961

Owned by the community and administered by a committee elected annually from the local community. All work in the facility is undertaken voluntarily.

DescriptionA single court small hall with an upstairs meeting room and a large external car park.

LocationA rural area with some scattered housing nearby, the facility can not be reached by footpath. The site is approximately two acres and has sufficient parking for over thirty cars.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the hall (small step), but no wheelchair toilets.

Facilities Size DescriptionSports Hall 18m x 9m A simple single court facility.Stage 4m x 9m A proscenium arch stage.Sports Equipment NoneMeeting Room 6m x 3m Upstairs.Changing Rooms NoneOutdoor Facilities Handball Alley

Typical UsageUsed by the local community mainly for sports and also the school across the road for their PE activities. Typical activities include indoor soccer, irish dancing, karate, show dog training etc. The handball alley can be used three nights a week for handball, hurling and racquetball.

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5. Bishop’s House Youth Centre Old Chapel Lane, TullowBuilt: Youth facility in place circa two years

Contact Details Status Contact

Jamie Alcock Youth Worker, Keyholder

059 9152003085 1397397www.carlowys.ie

Owned by the Parish and administered by the Tullow Youth Project. A full time youth worker is employed by the Project.

DescriptionA two story drop in youth facility, part of the Tullow Youth Project, the facility is primarily a youth space with no sports facilities as such. The building includes a pool table, darts, computers and gaming.

LocationAccessible at the rear from the Tullow Parish Centre and at the front of the building off the main road in Tullow.

AccessLimited wheelchair access to the ground floor. No wheelchair toilet.



3m x 5m5m x 4m4m x 5m3.8m x 3.4m4.2m 3m

Pool RoomMeeting roomGames & Darts RoomTV roomComputer room (3 Computers)

Kitchen 6.5m x 3m

Typical UsagePrimarily a drop in centre the facility also provides structured courses and activities such as:

After school clubHomework clubDrug awareness initiative

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6. Cairdeas CentreTullow, Co CarlowBuilt: 2005


Eileen Doyle Manager 059 [email protected]

Built on the grounds of the old convent and owned under trust.Facility is partially financed by the HSE and administered by a BOM elected annually from parents. The facility has a full time manager.

DescriptionDirected by local parents of adults with special needs, the Centre is a day facility offering training opportunities. The facility includes an outdoor grass play area as well as a garden. Indoor facilities include a dining, classroom and general purpose room

LocationIn the centre of Tullow town, the building is adjacent to the cluster of community facilities surrounding the church car park. There is on site parking for approximately ten cars and additional off road parking in the church car park for approximately 100 cars.

AccessThe facility is on a ground floor and is fully wheelchair accessible.


Small Hall / meeting room. 9.2m x 8.6m

A mulitpurpose room

Sports EquipmentSome treadmills & general play equpiment

Kitchen and Dining areaA full kitchen &dining room for facility users

Outdoor Facilities A grass play area & a flower garden

Typical UsageFacility is not ordinarily available for external groups. The Carlow Community and Voluntary forum have used the facility for meetings in the past however.

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7. Captain Murphy Memorial Hall Barrack Street, Tullow, Co. Carlow Built: Building donated to the community in 1920 withthe hall added in the 50’s


Betty O’ NeillBilly Wright

Keyholder, BookingsTreasurer

059 9151288087 2383515

John Jackman Snooker Club 059 9151285059 9151517

Owned by the community. The Parish are the main trustees and un-derwriters of the hall. Administered by a committee elected annually from the local community, however this committee tends to roll over each year.

DescriptionA community hall with an upstairs snooker room. The hall is well maintained and is capable of being used primarily for the arts and to a lesser extent minor sports activities. The hall lighting and abutting walls along with the absence of floor markings, does not facilitate the use of the hall for formal sports such as badminton, basketball and indoor soccer. The snooker club is upstairs with two tables.

LocationJust off the main street in Tullow Town, the facility is accessible by footpath. All parking is on street, however there is a nearby car park.

AccessStep at the front door. The downstairs facilities are wheelchair accessible via a side door to hall. Snooker hall is not W/C accessible.


Sports Hall 21m x 13m

Stage Area 5.5m x 13m

A proscenium arch stage.There is stage lighting in place.

Changing Rooms4m x 6m4m x 2.4m4m x 3m

Typical UsageBusy mainly in winter, September to May. During this winter period, there is not a lot of availability for the hall in the weekday evenings.

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8. Name: Clonmore Hall Clonmore Hacketstown, Co. Carlow. Built 1988

Contact Details Status ContactDick Bulmer Bookings, Keyholder 059 6471620

Owned by the Parish and administered by a committee elected annually from the local community.. No staff - all work is voluntary.

DescriptionPreviously a school with two classrooms that have now been adapted as small halls.

LocationIn a small semi urban area close to local housing, the facility can be reached by footpath. The building is beside a run down castle.

AccessThe facility is wheelchair accessible (ramp) and all facilities are on the ground floor.

Facilities Size DescriptionSmall Hall /Meeting Room 4.5m x 9.3mKitchen & Dining Area 3m x 3mChanging Rooms NoneOutdoor Facilities None Car Parking only

Typical UsageUsed by the community for a range of activities such as:• Carol singing• Table tennis• Draughts and chess• Community Games training• Pigeon club meetings• Ladies football

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9. Disraeli School Bough, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. Built 1826, operated as a secondary school to 1977, refurbished as a hall in 1998.

Contact Details Status ContactDick Corrigan Keyholder 059 9161123Vestry David Burgess Bookings 059 9161136

Operated as a parish community hall and managed by a BOM..

DescriptionThe facility comprised originally of two mirror image schools within one building. The left wing for the girls (girls classroom and female teachers living area.). While the right hand side is an identical copy for the boys and male teacher, including a separate basement level kitchen and food store. The building formed part of the Disraeli estate by the great nephew of the then prime minister. The two classrooms have been converted into two halls, while the basement kitchens are used as perfunctory changing rooms.

LocationIn a rural area, only two houses nearby, facility is not accessible by foot-path, has off road parking for approx30 cars. Total site is .5 acre.


Indoor Facilities 12m x 6mTwo halls this size with a in situ fireplace. Ceiling height approx 4.5m high

Outdoor Facilities None The car park area could host informal football

Meeting/Kitchen 4.7m x 3.7m Small Facility and aged

Meeting Room 3.6m x 4.4m

Play Rooms 9.5m x 3.5m7.3m x 7.6m Host pool & table - tennis

Changing Rooms 5.5m x 3.7m Rudimentary

AccessAccess to the side hall is possible via an external ramp, however, the basement (changing rooms) and first floor rooms (pool and table ten-nis.) are not.

Typical UsageAt present usage is primarily for badminton as well as IFA meetings, youth club, girl guides and occasional functions.

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10. Forward Steps Resource CentreTullow, Co. CarlowBuilt: February 2007

Contact Details Status ContactJen Dawson Co-ordinator 059 9152776

Owned by the Parish and administered by a Management com-mittee comprised of elected community volunteers. The facility has 11 staff, 6 of which are in childcare.

DescriptionPreviously the Parish priests house, the facility has been redevel-oped as a comprehensive community resource through a range of activities. Facilities include a playschool, meeting rooms, drop in, and office support.

LocationAdjacent to the church car park in the centre of Tullow, the facility is one of a cluster of resources which includes National Schools, sheltered housing, a community hall, a special needs centre, the Bridgidine convent and the Church. There is sufficient off road parking for circa 100 cars. Site is a approx 1/3 of an acre.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the ground floor facilities and the on site portakabin and grounds. The upstairs rooms include the computer facility, counselling and meeting spaces which are not wheelchair accessible.


Rooms

6m x 5m9m x 7m11m x 5m9m x 3.56m

Playschool RoomYouth Information RoomLarge Meeting RoomAfter school Room

Computer Room 10 Internet linked computers

Typical UsageOffering a range of activities such as

Playschool, after school and out of schoolComputer room: including games, internet.Drop in Active RetirementPobail Information Point.

Courses are also offered such asPre employment ParentingComputer CoursesPersonal DevelopmentArt

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11. Grange Community HallGrange, Tullow, Co. CarlowBuilt: 2000

Contact Details Status ContactTom MacDonald Bookings 059 9163663Chris Timmons Keyholder, cleaning 059 9163613

Owned by the community and administered by a committee elected from the local community. This committee tends to roll over each year.

DescriptionA very small hall suitable for small social events rather than sports. There is also a small kitchen to the rear of the hall.

LocationIn the grounds of Grange National School, the facility is close to some housing but is effectively in a rural area and set back from a busy main road.

AccessWheelchair access to the building is possible however there are no wheelchair toilets..


Small Hall / meeting room. 9.6m x 8m3.2m high

Mainly for meetings and social functions.

Sports Equipment NoneKitchen and Dining area 8m x 5mChanging Rooms None

Outdoor Facilities None Adjacent to school play ground.

Typical UsageThe hall is used mainly for non sports activities such as cards, ICA meetings and school activities.

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12. Hacketstown Christian Centre The Green, Hacketstown, Co. Carlow. Built: Converted recently from a house


Elizabeth Byrne Keyholder, Bookings 059 6471135087 2932869

Owned by a group under trust and administered by Trustees. There are no employees and all work is voluntary.

DescriptionA converted house with a large meeting room and additional small meeting rooms and kitchen. There are no outdoor facilities.

LocationOn the edge of Hacketstown in a row of one off houses, situated be-tween the community hall and the community school, the facility can be reached by footpath. There is off road parking for approximately five cars and on road parking to the front.

AccessAll facilities are on the ground floor and accessible by wheelchair.



8m x 6m4m x 5m

Well appointed, unsuitable for any sports. A small meeting and children play area.

Sports Equipment None

Stage Area None

Kitchen and Dining area 5m x 3.5m

Outdoor Facilities None

Typical UsageUsed mainly for groups seeking to discuss Christian matters and bible study, the facility is non denominational and self funded.

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13. Hacketstown Community Hall The Green, Hacketstown, Co. Carlow Built: 1988

Contact Details Status ContactWilliam Wheelan Keyholder, Booking 059 6471211

Owned by the community and administered by a committee elected annually from the local community.

DescriptionA large well maintained hall with a balcony but no changing rooms or external facilities. Hall is lined and has a basketball court

LocationOn the main road in Hacketstown, adjacent to the road on a limited site (.25 acre approximately) with a surfaced parking area to the front for circa 20 cars and the national school on its boundary. The facility can be reached by footpath and is within a housing area.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the hall but not the balcony. There is no wheelchair toilet.


Sports Hall 15m x 24m 3 badminton courts.Sports Equipment Limited sports equipmentBalcony Area 15m x 4.6m Used mainly as a spectator area.

Changing Rooms NoneOutdoor Facilities None

Typical UsageUsed primarily for sports it can also be used as a performance area and the balcony used as a meeting place. At present the facility is used for: indoor soccer; school pe 3-4 times a week; bingo; dancing; &yoga.

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14. Phoenix CentrePhelan Street, Rathvilly, Co. CarlowBuilt: Circa 100 years old, converted in the mid 1950’s as a community facility.

Contact Details Status ContactPatsy Cody Keyholder 059 9161097Liam Cole Bookings 059 9161366

Owned by the Community Council and administered by a committee elected annually from the local community. One member of FAS looks after the maintenance of the facility

DescriptionAn old school (Kevin Barry’s School), the building was converted to a community meeting area. The upstairs area is unusable while down-stairs there is a small hall, 2 meeting rooms and a simple kitchen.

LocationIn the centre of Rathvilly, the building is accessible by footpath and has off road parking for about 10 cars. The site is approx 1/4acre.

AccessThe downstairs area is accessible by wheelchair, there is no wheel-chair toilet.


Small Hall / meeting room. Suited for plays and meetings rather than sports

Stage Area Simple temporary stage.Kitchen areaChanging Rooms NoneOutdoor Facilities None

Typical UsageThe facility is used for a range of activities to date including: Meet-ings; Foroige Stage Shows; Computer training; Irish Dance; Bazaars; Bingo; Sports Clubs Meetings.

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15. Rathvilly Community HallRathvilly, Co. CarlowBuilt: 2008


Mark Curran Keyholder, Bookings

087 [email protected]@yahoo.comhttp://www.geocities.com/rathvillygaa/pictures.html

Eithne Condon Bookings 059 9161131

Owned and operated as by the community and by Rathvilly GAA and Rathvilly Tennis Club. Annual committee elections open to club members only.

DescriptionThe newly built hall caters for the local community with changing rooms and meeting rooms. Plans to put table tennis table upstairs.

LocationOn the edge of Rathvilly village to the front of the Rathvilly GAA club and close to the national school. The facility can be reached by foot-path and has 76 car spaces - shared with the GAA and Tennis Club

AccessWheelchair access to new facility.

Facilities Size CommentChanging rooms2 meeting roomsLarge room upstairs

Typical UsageUsed by Rathvilly GAA Club, Rathvilly Tennis Club and Community Games also a range of sports and social activities take place.

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16. Scouts HallSlate Row, Hacketstown, Co. Carlow. Built: Approximately 1835

Contact Details Status ContactAnton Shiels Keyholder, Bookings 086 6093558

Operated under a 99 year lease by the youth club and administered by a committee elected annually from the local community.

DescriptionA small hall with a library / meeting area / kitchen. The facility is used more as a performance and interaction space than as a sports facility.

LocationThe hall is on the Clonmore road out of Hacketstown, the building is accessible by footpath and is on less than a half acre site. There is off road parking for about 5 cars.

AccessWheelchair access is possible with assistance, a ramp is required. There is no wheelchair toilet.

Facilities Size DescriptionSmall Hall / meeting room. 8.4m x 6.7mStage Area 6.7m x 4m

Kitchen and Dining area 4.5m x 12.7mHosts a pool table and a comprehensive library.

Changing Rooms None


Typical UsageUsed as a youth club primarily. The library/meeting area is also available to the general public.

17. Spellman HallKildavin, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1956

Contact Details Status ContactFr Joe Fleming Bookings 053 9377298

Owned & administered by the Parish & overseen by the Parish Priest.

DescriptionA community hall with a meeting room and kitchen. There are no outdoor facilities aside from car parking. Note that a handball alley is situated around the corner from the hall off the main street. This nearby handball alley appears to be in use.

LocationLocated on the edge of the village of Kildavin the hall is accessible by footpath a short distance from the local houses. Reasonable wheel-chair access is possible except to the stage area, this is a one story building. There is a large car park area for an excess of 30 cars.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the building but no wheelchair toilet.


Sports Hall 10m x 14.6mSlightly larger than one badmin-ton court.

Stage Area 4.6m x 10m Fixed proscenium arch stage.


Changing Rooms None

Outdoor Facilities NoneThe car park could be used as a small play area.

Typical Usage The facility is used by a mixture of community related groups such as the local GAA club for winter training and meetings, and the local drama group. It is proposed that the building will be redeveloped slightly to accommodate a crèche / playschool.

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18. St. Bridget’s Community HallClonegal, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1834 as a National School origallyurbished in 2006


Jim Quirke Keyholder, Bookings [email protected]

Owned by the Parish and administered by an elected committee from the community each year.

DescriptionA community facility mainly for classes, meetings and rehearsals/per-formances. The main hall is not suited to active sports due to the low ceiling and small size (slightly smaller than one badminton court.). Fourteen computers available with broadband and a digital projector.

LocationSituated between the church and the National School, the building is in centre of the village and accessible by footpath. Parking for more than 30 cars, off street parking at front of the building and adjacent to church.

AccessThe lower floor is accessible by wheelchair with ground floor wheel-chair toilet facilities.


Hall 5.3m x 12.1m

Low ceiling, unmarked, suitable for low impact sports. Ceiling 3m high.

Stage Area NoneKitchen 5.3m x 4.3m Upstairs, modern.Changing Rooms None

Outdoor Facilities Car park area.

Close to the Na-tional School which has a grass and court play area.

Typical UsageTheatre/dram group rehearsal, monthly song and story nights, school PE every day, computer courses, catering to small parties / events etc.

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19. St. Johns Hall Main Street, Hacketstown Co. CarlowBuilt: Extended 1990’s

Contact Details Status ContactEileen Lyons Keyholder, Bookings 059 6471335

Owned by the parish and administered by the parish priest. The hall committee has become defunct.

DescriptionPrimarily a community day care facility with no real sports links aside from the upstairs snooker hall. Consisting mainly of a meeting and social area with a kitchen. The main meeting area is subdivided by a partition. The upstairs snooker area has two tables and is accessible externally and operates as a separate facility.

LocationLocated in the grounds of the Hacketstown church car park in the centre of Hacketstown. The facility is accessible by footpath with limited off road parking for approx five cars. There is on road parking.

AccessThere is wheel chair access to the ground floor but not to the upstairs snooker rooms. There is no wheelchair toilet.


Hall/meeting rooms 8.7m x 5.8m6.4m x 5.8m

Main room Partitioned second room.

Sports Equipment No sports equipment.Kitchen and Dining area 6.2m x 3.4m

Changing Rooms None There is a shower available however.


Typical UsageThe facility is used most nights of the week with regular usage on Sundays for whist. The facility also is the base for a day care centre three days a week. The upstairs snooker room is also available to members with no restriction on membership.

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20. Teach BrídeBrigidine Convent, Tullow, Co. CarlowBuilt: The extension was built in 2006, courses havebeen run at the location since 2002.


Carmel McAvoy Administrator 059 [email protected]

Owned by the Brigidine Sisters and administered by a full time administrator.

DescriptionA large building (three stories), which functioned originally as a con-vent and is now used as an holistic centre. Facilities include a range of meeting and interaction/social spaces as well as dining and accom-modation spaces. There are 26 bedrooms some of which are en-suite. The grounds are mainly gardens with a large car park that might be used for informal football and other sports.

LocationLocated in the Brigidine Convent in the centre of Tullow adjacent to the church and a cluster of other community facilities. There is parking on site for over thirty cars and adjacent church car parking for circa 100 cars. The site is approximately 15 acres.

AccessThere is access throughout the building through the facility of a lift. There is also a wheelchair toilet.

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9m x 4.5m10m x 6m6m x 9m 8.6m x 7.7m

Meeting RoomLounge 1Meditation RoomLounge 2

Counselling Rooms

There are four counselling rooms in the building.

Kitchen and Dining area 11m x 5m8m x 6m

Dining RoomLarge Kitchen

Outdoor Facilities Large Gardens

Typical UsageUsed as both a space to be hired and as a course base, the facility offers the following range of activities:

Holistic CounsellingHolistic TrainingGestaltYogaArt ClassesYogaTai ChiSuicide EducationRetreatsAdult Education

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21. Tullow Parish CentreChurch Road, Tullow, Co. CarloewBuilt: 2001


Betty McHutcheon Bookings 059 9151277

Owned by the Parish and administered by a committee elected annually from the local community.

An office administrator is employed and a FAS worker is based out of the building who maintains this and other immediate community facilities

DescriptionA community meeting and sports resource facility with a number of meeting rooms and a small sports hall with cinema facilities. There are no outdoor facilities.

LocationIn the centre of Tullow adjacent to the sheltered housing and the cluster of facilities surrounding the church. There is off road parking for over thirty cars surrounding the facility. The site is approximately a half an acre.

AccessThe facility is fully wheelchair accessible.


Small Hall 5.6m x 7.1m

A projection room is located to the rear of the hall.

Stage Area 3.5m x 5.6mProscenium with rear stage access.

Kitchen 2.4m x 2m Rudimentary

Meeting rooms.6.3m x 5m6.9m 6m4m x 3.7m

Changing Rooms None


Typical UsageAvailable for a range of community activities including:• Scouts• MABS• Irish Dancing• GAA• Weight Watchers• Stage School

Open during office hours and in the evening according to demand.

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22. Ballon Gaelic Football Club “ Father Flood House”Killane, Ballon, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1995

Contact Details Status ContactPat Doyle Keyholder, Bookings 059 9159366

The club operates as a GAA club and has annual committee elections. One FAS worker assists in the maintenance and operation of the facility as well as club volunteers.

DescriptionOfficially opened in 1995, the site comprises a single story club house with four dressing rooms and a central meeting room. This is a sup-port facility for the Clubs adjoining competition (James Morris Pitch, floodlights.) and training pitch. The facility is available for community use and the local Gun Club use the meeting area. Athletics training takes place on the training pitch and an annual community sports day is hosted on the site. The Club house is accessible for people with a disability.

FAS worker provides maintenance and cleaning support 2 days/week.

Facilities Size Details

Two Changing rooms

4.3 x 4.7 meters each

Usually used by La-dies football. Each with a toilet and ten shower heads.

Two Changing rooms 3.7 x 6 metersSmall Kitchen 3 x 5 meters

Central Meeting Room 10.5 x 6 meters

Suitable for meeting and small group yoga type sessions.

Typical UsageThe Club House and pitches are used mainly by the Club’s Ladies and Men’s Football teams.

No charge for the use of the meeting room and changing areas for community groups with the exception of paying for the coin metered electricity (Approximately €1.50 per hour.).

Opening HoursAs requested or during training and competitions.

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23. Ballon Soccer Pitch Burrin CelticFenagh Road, Ballon, Co. CarlowBuilt: In progress


Alice Nolan Keyholder, Bookings 059 9159386

No staff, local keyholders

DescriptionBuilding commenced circa 2000 and the structure is substantially completed. The site comprises 8.5 acres and hosts three soccer pitches. The building is mainly a shell with a number of large rooms. There are no internal finishes (plaster and paint), in the building. The finished building will be wheelchair accessible.

Facilities Size Details

Large Meeting Room 6.6 x 7 meters

Two toilets With wheelchair access.

Long attic room 4.5 x 28 meters

Four changing rooms 7 x 7 meters Showers not functioning.

Typical UsageThe building is used mainly as a shelter and changing area for club players with the potential to be used as a meeting area when com-pleted. The upstairs attic room has the potential to be a small hall when completed.

Opening Hours

As per club training sessions.

MRGASDSSH

24. Clonmore GAA CLUBClonmore, Co Carlow

Built: 1984


Dermot Byrne Bookings086 [email protected]

DescriptionA progressive GAA club with two large pitches and a small training pitch. A full competition floodlighting system is in place and the clubhouse building while unfinished, is comprehensive. The present hall was originally to have been a handball alley but is unfinished, this hall may be converted to changing rooms.

LocationIn a rural area not accessible by footpath with parking for over thirty cars. The site is approximately 12.5 acres.

AccessThe ground floor of the facility is wheelchair accessible.

Facilities Size CommentSports Hall


10.5m x8m4.5m x 5m

Small unfinished hall, concrete surface. Meeting Room

Sports Equipment GAA sports training equipment.

Fitness suite 5.4m x 8m Rudimentary and upstairs.Changing Rooms 5.1m x 4m Two changing rooms

Outdoor Facilities

Typical UsageUsage is primarily for club members, however rental and use by other grouped does occur, such as local schools and other GAA clubs.

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25. Grange GAA CLUBGrange, Co. CarlowBuilt:


Hughie Murphy Keyholder, Bookings 086 1238842

Owned and operated as a club under GAA Rules. All staff are voluntary.

DescriptionA small Football club with a clubhouse / changing rooms and a pitch with training lights and a training pitch. It is understood that the pitches dry very quickly and are hence sought after.

LocationAdjacent to the main Tullow on the Carlow town road. In a rural area not adjacent to housing and not accessible by footpath. The site is approx 9 acres and there is off road parking for about 30 cars.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the facility.



Meeting room for approximately 30, includes a small kitchen.

Changing Rooms 9.6m x 5.7m Two dressing rooms.

Outdoor Facilities A training and a competition pitch.

Typical UsageUsed mainly by club members and the facility may be made available for external groups on request.

MRGASD MRSSH GA

26. Kilbride GAA CLUBKilbride, Kildavin, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1979


Nelly Doyle Keyholder, Bookings 086 3650258

Jim Foley Keyholder 087 2570641

Owned and operated as a club under GAA rules. Annual committee elections open to club members only. With the exception of the part time FAS worker, all staff are voluntary.

DescriptionA GAA clubhouse with a small hall (one badminton court), and fitness suite facility. Club also has a competition and a training pitch, with rudimentary training floodlighting on the main pitch.

LocationRural location with no adjacent housing, the facility can not be reached by footpath. The site is circa 8.5 acres and has off road park-ing for circa twenty cars.

AccessThe side entrance to the hall can be used by wheelchair, however there is no access to the upstairs fitness suite area.

Facilities Size CommentSmall Hall / meeting room. 14.2m x 6.6m

Sports EquipmentGeneral GAA training equipment

Fitness Suite 7.5m x 3.2m

Changing Rooms 4.5m x 3.2m5.7m x 3m

Two changing rooms.

Outdoor FacilitiesA full pitch and a small training pitch.

Typical UsageFacility is primarily used by club members but also for outside groups such as badminton, indoor training, annual mass and polling station.

27. Parkville United FCHawkins Lane, Tullow, Co. CarlowBuilt: Over a hundred years old & converted for thr club in 1995


Matt O’ Reilly059 9152887087 [email protected]

Owned and operated as a club under FAI rules. Annual committee elections open to club members only.

With the exception of the part time FAS grounds man, all staff are voluntary.

DescriptionA converted stone building, the facility consists of a club house and a three pitches (Training standard lights.). The overall site is circa 8 acres and includes off road parking for circa 20 cars..

LocationLocated on the inner edge of Tullow Town the facility can be reached by footpath and the pitch abuts local housing.

AccessAll facilities are on the ground floor and wheelchair accessible.

MRSD GA


Small Hall / meeting room. 9.3m x 6m

A multipurpose room suitable for meetings and minor sports activi-ties. (Low ceiling).

Sports Equipment Some soccer training equipment.

Kitchen and Dining area

Small kitchen in the corner of the meeting room.

Changing Rooms 4.6m x 5.5m6.5m x 4.6m

Outdoor Facilities Three soccer Pitches

Typical UsageUsed primarily by members for football. Membership includes 120 juniors, as well as seniors and a girls team. Other activities include:

FAI Kickstart ProgramCyclists meeting place.FAI summer camps.As a kit storeCommunity Games events.

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28. St. Patrick’s GAA ClubBallymurphy Rd., Tullow, Co. CarlowBuilt: Originally in the 1960’s, the present clubhouse 2006


Chris Murphy Keyholder, Bookings 086 8506158


DescriptionA football and hurling club, the facility has one pitch with training lights and a small side training pitch. The club house is not yet com-pleted inside but hosts a training room and a function room. There is also a separate changing room complex on the site and an electronic scoreboard. The facility is approximately 8 acres

LocationApprox one mile from Tullow town and opposite the canoe club, the facility does not have footpath access. There is off road parking space for about thirty cars.

AccessThe downstairs facility is accessible by wheelchair, the upstairs func-tion room and viewing area is not.


Small Hall / meeting room. 17m x 10m As yet unfinished.

Gym 25m x 8.5m Upstairs, unfinished.

Sports Equipment

Limited GAA training equipment and gym equipment.


Changing Rooms

2m x 3.4m 4.1m2m x 5.8m 3.4m

Separate block.

Outdoor Facilities

Full size GAA pitch with training lights.Small training pitch.

Typical UsageUsed primarily by club members for training, the facility will be avail-able for functions. At present the main activities of the building are as a gym/fitness suite and as a viewing area for matches.

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29. Spellmount Park, Kildavin GAA ClubKildavin, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1976


Tom Doyle Chairman, Bookings 087 9110555

OwnershipOwned and operated as a club under GAA rules. With the exception of the part time FAS worker, all staff are voluntary.

DescriptionA GAA club has undergone an extensive rebuilding, which was com-pleted in early 2008. The building works included an indoor hurling area, an equipped gym extensive changing and office areas, a sauna. The pitch has training floodlighting.

LocationIn a rural area near Kildavin accessible by a narrow country road with no footpath access. There is parking for an excess of 30 cars.

AccessWheelchair access to the building is intended.


Hall 53m x 80m An unusually large hall for indoor training

GymChanging Rooms Four Plus referee changing.

Outdoor Facilities One full size pitch

Typical UsagePrimarily for club members but the indoor facility will be available to the public and for hire.

Specific training for GAA players.Courses and classes such as aerobics and yoga intended.Meeting venue.Gym access for the public.

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30. Tullow Canoe ClubBallymurphy Rd., Tullow, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1977


Dermot Walsh Committee, Bookings 086 2328779

Seamus Maher Keyholder [email protected]

Owned by the club and administered by a committee elected annually from club members. All work undertaken voluntarily by members

DescriptionTwo story building used mainly for storing equip and changing.

LocationOn the outskirts of Tullow alongside the river and across the road from the GAA club, the facility can not be reached by footpath. The site is approx 1/3 of an acre and there is no off road parking.

AccessThere is access to the ground floor and wheelchairs can be assisted to the river and into the kayaks. There are no toilets in the building.


Canoe Storage 15m x 5.4 A simple canoe storage room.

Small Hall / meeting room. 12m x 5.7m A meeting and

training area.

Sports Equipment Extensive selectionof canoes.

Changing Rooms 3.9m x 2.8m2m x 3.8m Rudimentary

Outdoor Facilities Riverbank access to the river.

Typical UsageUsed throughout the year mainly by club members, the facility is sometimes loaned to other organisations such as the Scouts and the local climbing club. The club operates year round training and trips for its members as well as a summer camp.

MRGA

31. Tullow Rugby Football ClubBlackgate, Rathoe, Co. CarlowBuilt:


PJ Haskins Keyholder & Bookings

059 9148623086 6867895

Pat Wheelan Secretary [email protected]

Tom Deering Memberships 086 8217253

Owned and operated as a club. Annual committee elections open to club members only. All staff are voluntary.

DescriptionA changing room and social club house facility with two rugby pitches. A new set of floodlights have been installed and the total site is approx11 acres. There is off road parking for circa 30 cars.

LocationTwo miles outside of Tullow town, there is no footpath access.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the building but no wheelchair toilet.



12m x 8.510m x 10m

Function RoomBar Area

Sports Equipment General rugby training equipment

Kitchen 2.4m x 5.8mChanging Rooms 2.6m x 4.3m

Outdoor Facilities Two Pitches with floodlighting.

Typical UsageFacility is used primarily by members but is also available for hire. Local schools also use the pitch for sports. Members train on Tues, Wednes and Fri evenings during the season and also Sat mornings.

MRGASD

32. Tullow Town FCCarlow Road,Tullow, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1990


Joe Maher Bookings & Keyholder 085 7690342

Operated as a club under FAI rules. Owned by the County Council and operated by the club through a low lease agreement. Annual committee elections open to club members only. With the exception of the part time FAS worker, all staff are voluntary.

DescriptionThe facility is primarily a soccer pitch and a rudimentary changing room in a portakabin. There is an off street car park sufficient for more than 30 cars.

Location and AccessThe club is located on the edge of Tullow Town and is not accessible by footpath. There is a step up to the portakabin. No toilets.


Changing Rooms Small Portakabin

Outdoor Facilities A soccer pitch

Typical UsageUsed primarily by members, there is no history of it being hired by other groups with the exception of another local football club without a pitch.

GA

33. Ardattin National SchoolArdattin, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1952Size: 2 classrooms


Paddy McInerney Principal 059 9155649

Operated as a National School and managed by a Board of Management elected annually.

DescriptionA small rural school with no indoor sports facilities, a basketball court (Tarmac) and a small grass pitch.

LocationIn the village of Ardattin in a residential area there are some footpaths in the area leading to the school. The site is circa three acres and across the road from the Ardattin Hall.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the school all facilities are on the ground floor.


Indoor Faclities None Size of the disused changing room

Outdoor Facilities Basketball court & grass pitch

Typical UsageUsed solely by the students and staff.

GA

34. Ballon NS, St Peter & PaulBallon Village, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1969Size: 8 classrooms and 140 pupils


Noel Heffernan Principal 059 9159280


DescriptionDue to significant renovation, the school has transitioned to being a large rural school with additional sports facilities including a new General Purpose room / sports hall. There is an outdoor tarmac bas-ketball court on the site as well as a grass football pitch

LocationIn Ballon village accessible by footpath on a two acre site. The school is across the road from the Ballon Community Hall.

AccessThe facility has full wheelchair access and a wheelchair toilet.


Indoor Facilities 16m x 12m

Outdoor Facilities Basketbal/ Tennis court & a small grass pitch

Typical UsageUsed primarily by school students.

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GA

35. Bigstone National SchoolBigstone, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1896Bigstone, Co CarlowSize: 3 Classrooms, 36 students

Contact Details Status ContactCon Cronin Principal 059 9161171

Operated as a national school and managed by a Board of Manage-ment elected annually.

DescriptionA small traditional national school with a tarmac basketball court. There are no indoor facilities and the Bigstone Community Hall across the road is used as a sports venue.

LocationIn a very rural location across the road from the Bigstone Hall. The facility can not be reached by footpath and is on approx one acre. There is no off road parking, however there is significant on road parking and off road parking across the road in the Hall.

AccessThere is wheelchair access throughout this single floor building.

Facilities Size DescriptionIndoor Facilities None Classrooms only.Outdoor Facilities Basketball Court

Typical UsageUsed as a school only, the facility is typically not required or used as a community or sports facility.

36. Carrigduff National SchoolBunclodyBuilt: 1976 (Extension 2005)Size: 3 teachers, 51 pupils


Carolyn Good Principal 054 [email protected]

Operated as a National School and managed by a Board of Management elected every four years.

DescriptionA small school in the town of Bunclody, the school has no indoor sports facilities. There is a large grass area in the school grounds as well as a basketball court (Tarmac lined.)

LocationLocated in the town of Bunclody and accessible by footpath, there is off road parking for approximately twenty cars.,

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the school and a wheelchair toilet.

Facilities DescriptionOutdoor Sports Basketball court, grass area.

Typical UsageThe school is used primarily by staff and student and there is no history of it being used by external groups other than the Board of Management and the Parents Teachers association.

MRGA

37. Clonegal National SchoolClonegal, County CarlowBuilt: 1952

Contact Details Status ContactAnna Cosgrave Principal 053 9377513


DescriptionA five classroom school with a tarmac basketball court and a small unmarked field to the rear. The availability of the Community Hall across the road has removed the need for the school as a meeting venue. The school has no suitable hall area and relies on the Clonegal Community Hall for indoor sports facilities.

LocationIn the centre of Clonegal village across the road from the Community Hall. Accessible by footpath. Limited off road parking, some recessed street parking, copious parking in the grounds of the nearby community hall.

AccessReasonable wheelchair access.

Facilities DescriptionOutdoor Sports Basketball (Tarmac), playing area (Grass).

Typical UsageMeetings only for the schools Board of Management.The grounds are used by the after school programme.

MRGA GA

38. Colaiste EoinHacketstown, County CarlowBuilt: Originally built in 1937

Size: 249 students


Michael Daly Principal 059 [email protected]

Operated as a secondary school nd managed by an elected Board of Management.

DescriptionA modern secondary school with a large indoor sports hall (3 Badmin-ton Courts), with a viewing balcony and a GAA and soccer pitch.

LocationOn the outskirts of Hacketstown village, with parking for circa thirty cars. The facility can not be reached by footpath and is on a site of approximately 8 acres.

AccessThe facility is wheelchair accessible and has a wheelchair toilet.


Indoor Facilities 13.8m x 27m A modern sports hall with a balcony.

Outdoor Facilities Large GAA pitch.

Typical UsageThe facility is used mainly by students but is also available for hire by external groups. Typically the hall is used mainly for indoor soccer.

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39. Grange National SchoolGrange National SchoolGrange Village, Co CarlowBuilt: Approximately 100 years oldSize: 3 classrooms, 70 students


Marie O’ Rourke Principal 059 9163881


DescriptionThe school is a small old style facility. There are no indoor sports facilities but there is a small pitch and basketball area to the rear. The total facility is approx 1 acre.

LocationLocated adjacent to the main Tullow-Carlow road, the school is recessed behind a car park area and adjacent to the church and graveyard. The school also shares the site with the community hall and this is used as a sports facility. The car park can accommodate in excess of 30 cars.

AccessThe building is accessible by wheelchair and all facilities are on the ground floor.


Indoor Facilities None Small Community hall adjacent to the school is used

Outdoor Sports One Basketball (tarmac)One small pitch

Typical UsageUsed primarily by students and staff, the facility is not normally available to external groups

40. Hacketstown National SchoolHacketstown, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1937

Size: 3 teachers, 117 students

Contact Details Status ContactLiam Murray Principal 059 6471199

Operated as a National School and managed by a Board ofManagement elected every four years.

DescriptionA medium size national school with no indoor sports facilities. The school has a small grass pitch and a play area. The school is alongside the Hacketstown community hall which is used by the school for indoor sports activities.

locationIn Hacketstown village adjacent to the Community Hall, the school shares an off road parking area with the Hall with a capacity for circa twenty cars. The site is approximately three quarters of an acre.

AccessAll facilities are on the ground floor and accessible by wheelchairs.


Indoor Facilities None Under proposed development.

Outdoor Facilities Small grass pitch.

Typical usageUsed primarily by students and for school related meetings, the facility is not ordinarily hired to external groups but external groups using the facility for meetings, may be possible on application to the Board of management.

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41. Kildavin National SchoolKildavin Village, Co .CarlowBuilt: 1959Size: 4 classrooms


Regina Doheny Principal 053 9376456

Operated as a National School and managed by a Board of Manage-ment elected annually.

DescriptionThe school has no indoor sports facilities and uses the very small pitch area at the rear of the school in the neighbouring small hous-ing estate. The school uses the nearby Kildavin Hall for their indoor sports activities.

LocationOn the edge of urban Kildavin, the school is accessible by footpath and is on approximately a one acre site.

AccessThe school is accessible by wheelchair ramp.


Indoor Facilities None

Outdoor Sports Green area and nearby very small GAA pitch

Typical UsageUsed by students and staff only.

GA

42. Monastery Boys / Naomh Padraig NSThe Course, Tullow, Co .CarlowBuilt: 1965Size: 2 classrooms


Sean Dowdall Principal 059 9151625


DescriptionAn urban primary school with a small multi purpose hall and a computer room as well as a small pitch.

LocationIn the centre of Tullow the school is part of a small complex of schools and community facilities in the area (sheltered housing, church, special needs, community centre.). Accessible by footpath with on street parking.



Indoor Facilities

14.7m x 7.63m7.3m x 8.16m

Mulitpurpose RoomLarge open plan classroomsComputer room (10 computers)

Outdoor Facilities

1 small pitch and 5 mini pitchessurrounding the building

Typical UsageUsed primarily by students and staff, the facility is not ordinarily available to non school groups.

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43. Name: Rathmore NS, Naomh FiontainRathmore, Tullow, Co .CarlowBuilt: 1962Size: 3 classes


Una Kelly Principal 059 9161375


DescriptionA small country school on approximately one acre. There are no indoor sports facilities and a small pitch to the rear that is quite small. There is also a small soccer pitch at the front of the school.

LocationIn a rural area between Tullow and Carlow town, the facility is close to a small gathering of houses. There is off road parking for approxi-mately ten cars and the facility is not accessible by footpath.

AccessThe building is wheelchair accessible and all facilities are on the ground floor, there is no wheelchair toilet..



Outdoor Facilities A small GAA pitch & a small soccer pitch

Typical UsageUsed primarily by students and staff ,the facility is not ordinarily avail-able for external groups.

GA

44. Scoil Padraig National SchoolRathvilly, Co CarlowBuilt: 1956

Size: 7 classrom teachers, 191 students

Contact Details Status ContactDan O’ Connor Principal 059 9161304


DescriptionA small school with no indoor sports facility and one computer room (ten computers). An extension has been added to the school. The site is approximately two acres.

LocationOn the edge of Rathvilly village, accessible by footpath. There is no off road parking at the site.



Indoor Facilities No sports facilities.A computer room.

Outdoor FacilitiesTarmac basketball court.Concrete and tarmac play area.Small grass play area.

Typical UsageAvailable for students and staff mainly.

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45. St Columba’s NSDublin Road, Tullow, Co .CarlowBuilt: 1825Size: 3 classrooms, 49 pupils


Richard Codd Principal 059 9151873


DescriptionA beautiful old building with no indoor sports facilities and a green play area and basketball court.

LocationOn the edge of Tullow town, the facility can be reached by footpath and is in a residential and retail area. The site is approximately two thirds of an acre in size,

AccessAll facilities are on the ground floor and are wheelchair accessible.



Outdoor Facilities 1 basketball court. Grass play area

Typical UsageUsed by students and staff only. Occasionally used for religious vestry purposes.

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46. Tullow Community SchoolMullawn, Tullow, Co .CarlowBuilt: 1979Size: 637 pupils


Patrick Flynn Principal [email protected]

School Office Bookings 059 9151473

Operated as a Community School and managed by a Board of Management elected annually including representation from parents and community leaders. A parents council also exercises oversight on school activities.

DescriptionA modern school established in 1978 from the amalgamation of the Brigidine Convent Secondary School, the Patrician Brothers Secondary School and Tullow Vocational School. The facility includes a large sports hall, a number of pitches and a large cafeteria/ general purpose area.

LocationOn the edge of Tullow town, accessible by footpath, the facility is approximately fifteen acres, with off road parking for over thirty cars.



Indoor Facilities

13m x 17m18m x 32m13m x 18.7m

Cafeteria / general purpose facility.Sports Hall (4 Badminton courts, I competition size basketball court.) Some gymnastic equip-ment available. Hall Balcony, table tennis

Changing Rooms

7.5m x 3.2m 8.4m x 3.2m

Indoor Hall Changing Rooms2 Outdoor Changing Rooms (Need upgrading).

Stage 4m x 17m Stage in cafeteria area.

OutdoorFacilities

2 Soccer Pitches2 GAA pitchesA basketball (Tarmac) court.2 Outdoor Changing Rooms

Typical UsageThe sports hall and other school facilities may be made available to external groups on application to the Parents Council via the school office. Typically the hall is available for hire between 5pm and 10pm.

Present usage of the hall is forGAABasketballMusic/DramaRugbySoccerAthletics

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47. Tyknock NS St Theresa’sTyknock, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1956Location: Tyknock VillageSize: 2 teachers, 42 students

Contact Details Status ContactAidan McNamara Principal 059 6473210

Operated as a national school and managed by a Board of Management elected annually.

DescriptionA small rural national school with no indoor sports facilities. The school also has a computer room with six computers.

LocationOn the border of County Wicklow in a small village with access by footpath. No off road parking and the facility is on about 1.5 acres.

AccessBuilding is wheelchair accessible and facilities are on the ground floor.

Facilities Size DescriptionIndoor Facilities None

Outdoor Facilities A half basketball court & a small playing pitch

Typical UsageThe school is used primarily for school activities and also as a meeting venue for parents and some community events. The facility can be hired if agreed by the Board of Management..

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48. Askea Community Childcare CentreBrownshill Road, Askea, CarlowBuilt: 2004


Anne O” Connor Manager 059 9135206

Operated as a community childcare facility. Owned by the parish and overseen by a committee / Board of management. The facility operates under the Askea Community Services legal structure.. A staff of 21 including an administrator and a manager. Three of the staff are part time positions.

DescriptionA new purpose built facility with 250 children and comprising a series of dedicated rooms for each age group. The upstairs is one large room. There is a safe play area outdoors.

LocationNear the cluster of community and education facilities in Askea. The facility can be reached by footpath. There are no off road park-ing facilities however the nearby church and community car park area offers ample parking. The site is approx a half acre and is lo-cated in a major urban residential area. The building is also in the same grounds as the Carlow Community Day Care Centre.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the ground floor and it is planned to include a lift to the second floor in the near future..

Facilities DescriptionIndoor Facilities A range of rooms dedicated to each age group.Outdoor Facilities Small safety surface play area.

Typical UsageUsed primarily for children of the local community through the following services:

BabyJuniorsPlaygroupWobbler ToddlerAfter schools

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49. Askea Parish Community CentreBrowneshill Road, Askea. Co. Carlow. Built 1985


Nora Moran Parish secretary, bookings 059 9142565


DescriptionThe community centre tends to be very busy especially in winter evenings. Primarily a meetings rooms venue. It also has a large main room. There are no outdoor facilities and the building footprint is less than a quarter of an acre.

LocationIn the centre of the cluster of schools, church and athletics club in Askea, a suburb of Carlow town. The facility is accessible by footpath from the local housing estates. Has shared car parking for 100+ cars.

AccessAll facilities are on the ground floor and are accessible by wheelchair.


Meeting rooms4.7m x 5m6.3m x 5m3.3m x 4.8m

Well furnished comfortable rooms.

Kitchen 2m x 6mHall 10m x 11.2m

Typical UsageThe facility is used by a range of community groups and other or-ganisations. The building acts as a drop in facility, information centre, advice/counselling resource and a second hand book shop. Bookings are primarily for meetings, however other groups also use the facility irish dancing, Al Anon, senior citizens, health nurse, music lessons, drama/ stage school, chess, scouts, brownies, well baby clinic, mother and toddler group, bereavement support children, gaa monthly club meetings, yoga etc.

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50. Carlow Daycare CentreAskea, CarlowBuilt: Commenced 2004


Olivia Power Manager 059 [email protected]

Operated as a community day care facility for the elderly. Two full time staff including a driver and a manager, and three part time staff.

DescriptionDay services for the elderly in a five mile radius. Users have to be referred by the public health nurse. It is comprised of a number of rooms offering support services.

LocationIn Askea adjacent to the childcare facility, the building is one story and has limited off street parking. The site is approx a quarter of an acre and is in the midst of housing.

AccessThe facility is wheelchair accessible and has a wheelchair toilet.

Facilities Description

Indoor Facilities

Large dining room and sitting room.Hairdressing roomTherapy room.Laundry room


Typical UsageUsed by approx seventy people from the area, the facility is occasion-ally used by community groups such as the choir and also for com-munity related meetings.

51. Carlow Regional Youth ServicesOffice Base: Montgomery House, Corner of Athy Rd & Montgomery St, Athy Rd, CarlowBuilt: Established in 1988

Facility Contact Details Status Contact

The Vault, BurrinStreet, Carlow Kathryn Wall Regional

Director

059 [email protected]

John Sweeney Park, Commu-nity House, 48, John Sweeney Park, Tullow Road, Carlow

Ciara Byrnes

Senior Youth Worker/ New Oak/ Tullow Road Youth Project

086 8054601

Cill an Oir Community Centre

Siobhain O’ Dwyer

Senior Youth Worker - Graiguecul-len Youth Project

059 9164757

DescriptionCarlow Regional Youth Services Ltd is a local voluntary service affili-ated to Youth Work Ireland. It was established in 1988, and its mission is “to support and promote community based youth work. To provide direct programmes and services for young people at risk and to sup-port young people by putting their agendas on the agendas of the decision makers”. CRYS has the following services and projects:

New Oak / Tullow Road Youth ProjectJohn Sweeney Community HouseGraiguecullen Youth ProjectThe YARC project (Youth at Risk Carlow)County Carlow Drugs InitiativeThe Hub Project (Garda Diversion Project)The Vault Youth CentreFollaine Well-being and Support ServiceTullow Youth ProjectFAS Community employment SchemeCarlow Sports development Project for Young People

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LocationThe service operates out o five locations in Carlow: Montgomery House (main office base), New Oak Community Centre, The Vault Youth Centre, Cillan Oir Community Centre, and the Bishop’s House Tullow. Apart from Montgomery House, CRYS staff co-ordinate bookings for Cillan Oir Community Centre in Graiguecullen, The Vault and John Sweeney Community House

Youth Service complex on Kennedy StreetAt present the head office of the Youth Service however this may move in a year. An administration base as well as a counseling and a drug prevention service, the building also hosts a youth café “The Hub” which is open all day. Youth at the Hub have access to a number of unstructured and structured activities such as pool, table football, music, after school and wood crafts (Students undertake a structured training programs such as learning how to make couches etc.)John Sweeney Community House.

Cill an Oir Community CentreGraiguecullen Youth Project is based here. Centre open to other community or residents groups in the evening time.

John Sweeney Community HouseCommunity facility primarily for the residents of John Sweeney Park. A number of other agencies operate projects from the house including Barnardos, Open Door CDP and Carlow Town Council. Limited arking.

The Vault Youth CentreCentre open to all post-primary age young people in Carlow. Facilities available include a Drop-in Youth Cafe, Counselling Service, and a wide and varied pro-gramme of activities for the social and personal development of young people. Other targeted services for young people in difficulties are also proviced here. There are two large group work rooms and one small room available to other youth work related organisations.

The Bishops House ProjectOffers similar services to above and is outlined seperately in the report.

AccessThere is ground floor access for wheelchair users in the Vault Youth Centre, however, the upstairs meeting rooms are not accessible. Cill an Oir Community Centre is accessible, while John Sweeney Community House is not.



Vault is dedicated space for teenagers. All other facilities available for youth com-munity use.

Sports Equipment Pool and Fussball tables.

Sports equip available at all facilities.


Good quality kitchen facilities in all locations

Changing Rooms None

Outdoor Facilities All locations have small outdoor areas.

Typical UsageBoth Cill an Oir, and John Sweeney Community House are used primarily for junior youth activities, i.e. 8 - 12 yrs, while the Vault is prioritised for use by post-primary age young people. Cill an Oir and John Sweeney Community House are also used by residents associations and other community groups. Special youth related events at the Vault operated by other groups or agencies may be appropriate.

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52. Cathedral Parish CentreCollege Street, Carlow TownBuilt: 2005


Ann Foley Secretary, Bookings059 [email protected]

Bernard Gerrity Parish Administrator 059 9164027

Owned by the parish and administered by the Parish Manager. 12 staff are employed including the Faith Development office.

DescriptionA parish community resource used for conferences and meetings mainly. An old building converted to a very modern format with an additional building extension. A shop and lounge area are included in the building for drop in visitors.

LocationIn the centre of Carlow Town adjacent to Carlow College, the facility has some off street parking. There are nearby car parks for the over-flow. The site is circa one acre.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the ground floor however there is no lift available for the other floors.



13m x 8.6m3.4m x 5.7m6.6m x 5m3.4m x 5.7m4.3m x 3.8m3.6m x 3.8m

Main meting roomOther Meeting rooms.

Kitchen and Dining area 2.6m x 4.32m For groups using the

building


Typical UsageThe building is open from 9am to 10pm weekdays only and is avail-able for group bookings

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53. Delta CentreStrawhill Industrial Estate, Carlow TownBuilt: 1989Staff: Approx 40 with a mix of part time & full time


Eileen Brophy Adminstrator 059 [email protected]

Owned and operated as a limited company with charitable status. Overseen by a Board of Directors and a Board of Management.

DescriptionAn adult training centre for people with a learning disability the facility is funded to 80% of its operating costs by the Department of Health. The facility is a mix of an outdoor garden centre / gardens and an indoor training centre. The sensory garden theatre might be suitable for meetings and small conferences.

LocationOn the edge of Carlow town in an industrial estate area, the facility is not accessible by footpath. The site is approximately 3 acres and there is off road parking for circa 10 cars.

AccessThe buildings are accessible on the ground floor, the garden and grounds are also wheelchair accessible.

Facilities Size DescriptionMeeting room. 4.4m x 8.4mTraining Workshop 17.53m x 8.7mKitchen and Dining areaOutdoor Facilities Sensory Garden

Typical UsageThe indoor meeting facilities at the Delta Centre are not ordinarily available for external groups, the garden centre building may be available for meetings and small conferences.

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54. Killeshin Community HallKilleshin, CarlowBuilt: 1970


Lawrence Feehley Bookings & Keyholders 086 8521941

Darra Fennell Bookings 059 9147900


DescriptionA community facility consisting mainly of a sports hall and an outdoor tennis court which is fenced and floodlit, (used mainly for parking at present).

LocationAcross the border in Laois, the facility is approximately three miles from Carlow town and alongside Killeshin NS. The site is approx one acre and is not accessible by footpath. There is limited off road park-ing for twenty cars shared with the national school.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the hall and all facilities are on the ground floor.

Facilities Size DescriptionSports Hall 13.8m x 27m A large three court hallChanging Rooms None One shower.Outdoor Facilities Outdoor Tennis Court

Typical UsageUsed mainly by the local community for a variety of sports and social activities such as:

DancingPipe Band practisePartiesSchool PEArcheryIndoor Football

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Hall 10m x 6.3m

A general purpose area for community meetings, classes and after school activities

Sports Equipment

Small indoor activity equip-ment available (including collapsible pool table) and board games

Meeting Rooms

2.7m x 3.3m4.5m x 2.8m2.5m x 4.8m4m x 5m

Counselling roomAccommodates approximately 20

Kitchen 4m x 4m

Outdoor Facilities To be developed as a playschool outdoor facility

Typical UsageUsed for a wide range of activities by the community such as:

BingoArts and CraftsPool and indoor gamesAerobics, Keep FitFuneral receptionsTeenage drop in Homework clubsStretch bandsMini circuits

The management are happy to take bookings from external groups

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55. New Oak Community CentreNew Oak Housing Estate. CarlowBuilt: 2006


Sharon Byrne Manager, Bookings


Owned by the community and administered by a Board of Trustees and a Committee elected annually from the local community. The centre is operated by a voluntary member of staff and is available from approxi-mately 10am to 10pm (Mon – Fri). 9am to 3pm (Sat). Closed Sunday.

DescriptionA new purpose built community facility, primarily for passive activities such as meetings and after school clubs. The facility includes a number of meeting rooms and a general purpose room. This is a small site, occu-pied primarily by the building with a small garden to the side and rear.

LocationAdjacent to the New Oak housing estate and Fairgreen Shopping Cen-tre in Carlow town. The building is accessible by footpath and has no off street parking, however there is significant on street parking in the immediate housing estate.

AccessAll facilities on the ground floor and there is a wheelchair toilet available

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56. Open Door CDPAshlawn Estate Carlow TownBuilt: Commenced operating in 1999


Ann Begley ProjectCoordinator 059 9137470

Operated as a community education facility, the building is rented with core funding from the Department of Community, Rural and Gaelteacht Affairs. Overseen by a Board of Management elected annually form the surrounding communities. There are three full time staff.

DescriptionA converted house with a number of rooms for meeting and interac-tion, including a computer room, and a concrete outdoor play area.

LocationIn the midst of a housing area and accessible by footpath. There is no off street parking facility but sufficient on street parking spaces.

AccessThere is ground floor access for wheelchairs, but no lift to the first floor.

Facilities DescriptionIndoor Facilities Series of meeting and interaction rooms.Outdoor Facilities Small concrete play yard.

Typical UsageThe facility is used for a range of community related activities and courses such as:

Youth Clubs ( 5 - 8 yr old & 9 – 12 yr old.)Digital photographyComputer classes Guitar classesWomen’s groupHolistic developmentPersonal developmentResidents association

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57. Sacred Heart Hall CarlowGraiguecullen, CarlowBuilt: Over 100 years old, recently redecorated


Catherine Darcy Parish Secretary 059 9141833

Owned and administered by the Parish group. The facility is operated by the voluntary actions of its members.

DescriptionA first floor and basement section of a large terraced house, the facility comprises mainly meeting rooms and a kitchen. There are no outdoor facilities.

LocationLocated on a busy street in the Graiguecullen area of Carlow Town, the facility is accessible by footpath and there is no off street parking and limited on street parking. Located across the road from the church and swimming pool where off street parking is available. The site is less than a quarter acre.

AccessThe facility is not wheelchair accessible due to steps leading into the building and within the building.


Small Hall / meeting room.7.7m x 5.3m5.2m x 3.6m5m x 3.6m

Large Meeting RoomSmall Meeting RoomTV Room


Kitchen & Dining Area 1.5m x 2.5m Kitchen


Typical UsagePreviously used sporadically by the Sodality group, it has recently reverted to the Parish and is now used frequently mainly for meetings of community groups etc.

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Typical UsageThe facility is used by a range of organisations and individuals for example:

OrganisationsAccordMeals on WheelsCitizen Information Service

Courses and target groups.Young MothersPrimary Health CareAdult learningPlayschoolYogaComputer classesCookery classesFETAC Courses

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58. St Catherine’s Community Servies CentreSt Josephs Road, Carlow Town


Teresa AdminstratorBookings


Operated as a Limited Company with Charitable status overseen by a Board of Directors.

DescriptionA modern community resource facility with a number of meeting, therapy and conference rooms. There are no sports facilities. The facility offers a diverse range of resources including a potters wheel and small kiln. A number of community type organisations have their offices in the building.

LocationIn an urban area of Carlow town and part of a cluster of schools adja-cent to the railway station the site is approximately an acre in size, has parking for over 30 cars and is accessible by footpath.

AccessAll facilities are accessible by wheelchair and there is a wheelchair toilet in the building.


Small Hall / meeting room. 9m x 7m

Conference room capable of seating 60. Low ceiling (3m).

Sports Equipment

Kitchen and Dining area 5.5m x 9.2m Used also for cookery courses.


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59. St Fiaccs HouseGraiguecullen, Carlow TownBuilt: 1982


Greta Dearing Manager 059 [email protected]

Operated as a community day care and residential facility owned and operated by the Parish.. Staff includes a CES supervisor, 2 fulltime staff and 13 part time staff.

DescriptionA residential low dependency and day care centre with bedrooms and communal meeting and interaction areas. The residency caters for 19 and the day care for 30.

LocationAt the rear of the Tintean houses, in a residential area accessible by footpath and on a site of approx one acre. There is off street parking for circa twenty cars.

AccessThere is limited wheelchair access and no wheelchair toilet.


Indoor Facilities

Dining and interaction spacesDay care room Meeting roomBedrooms

Outdoor Facilities A small communal garden area.

Typical UsageThe day care centre is used for community groups such as:

The Saint Vincent de Paul.Young Priests group.

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60. St Fiaccs HallGraiguecullen, CarlowBuilt: The main large hall was built in 1989, the smallhall is part of a building which is over 100 years old


Marie MurrayManager of the nearby swimming pool and the bookings for St. Fiaccs

059 9140330

Owned by the parish through a trust administered by a committee elected annually from the local community with the Parish Priest as the chairman.

DescriptionConsisting of two halls interconnected, this is a large facility. The changing rooms are in reality administration areas and are very lim-ited with no showers. The original smaller hall is quite unique in its design, due to its origins as a church. Both halls are marked and there are spectator viewing areas in both halls.

LocationIn Graiguecullen, Carlow Town, located amidst a residential and com-munity area (Swimming pool, nursing home, church and community centre.). The facility can be reached by footpath and has off road parking for less than ten cars. There is on-road parking in the area, however it is quite limited, especially during the day.

AccessWheelchair access to the main hall is possible, however there is no wheelchair toilet. All facilities with the exception if the unused bal-cony area in the small hall, are on the ground floor.

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Sports Hall 24.2m x 20m

An exceptionally large hall with approximately a 6m high ceiling. One full size basketball mark-ings and two cross hall basketball nets.

Small Hall / meeting room. 23m x 8m

A 6m ceiling however, one end of this hall has a balcony overhanging which reduces its effec-tiveness for some sports. The full height area of the hall is marked for Badminton.

Sports Equipment Basketball, football and other nets available.

Stage Area NoneKitchen and Dining area 4.7m x 4.3m

Changing Rooms 9.5m x 4mUsed as a serving and administration area mainly.


Typical UsageThe facility is used frequently, mainly in the winter for activities such as:

BingoIndoor FootballVolleyballBasketballHandballIrish DancingFunctions & FuneralsPE venue for the Vocational schoolAn after school activity base between 3 - 5

The facility is available for hire, however it can be busy during the winter months especially between 7 – 10pm.

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61. Tinteán Coille Community CentrePollerton, Carlow TownBuilt: Opened 2005


Patricia O’ Reilly Housing OfficerAdminstrator


Operated as a community facility by Carlow Voluntary Housing Association Ltd. T/a Tintéan.

The day to day running of the Centre is managed by a Board of Directors.

Staff include a manager and cleaner as well as a number of voluntary staff

DescriptionTintéan provide a variety of housing in County Carlow for people with special needs, elderly and low income families. The Community Centre houses the administration centre for the Tinteán houses and a Community meeting and interaction space. The building includes a large multi-purpose room, with a large TV and projection facilities as well as a smaller meeting room. The small meeting room is used primarily as an Irish speaking preschool.

LocationThe Centre is located in a residential area, which has a mixture of affordable, private and social housing. Off street parking is available to the front of the building for approximately twenty cars and linking footpaths connect to adjoining estates. There is a green area adjacent to the facility.

AccessThe Community Centre is fully accessible to people with disabilities including a wheelchair toilet.


Indoor Facilities

Small meeting roomLarge meeting roomKitchen with catering facility available on request.

Outdoor FacilitiesThere are no outdoor facilities aside from a small enclosed play area.

Typical UsageThe Centre has hosted a full range of activities and is open to new request

Facility usage to date includes:Community GatheringsResident’s Association Meetings, Saturday Club for young childrenHSE MeetingsFirst Aid CoursesCounselling for Disability GroupsAfter Schools ClubYoga, Irish DancingLocal Organisation outsourced training courses.

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62. Youth CentreGreen Road, Carlow TownBuilt: Converted in 1970


Bernard Gerrity Bookings 059 9164087

Owned by the Parish and administered by a committee elected annu-ally from the local community.

DescriptionAn old fever hospital with a large hall built to the rear, a small hall and an adjacent soccer pitch and field. The facility is primarily a hall and changing room facility.. The outdoor sites are in excess of 4 acres and there is approximately another 2 acres of car parking and the building footprint.

LocationOff Green Road in Carlow town amidst a residential area, the facility can be reached by footpath and has parking for circa 100 cars. The building is hidden off the main road and can be difficult to find for non locals. The scout hall is on the grounds of the building.

AccessThere is wheel chair access to the hall but not to the upstairs offices etc.

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Sports Hall 35m x 22.2m

A large hall marked for four badminton courts, one competition basket-ball court and two cross hall basketball courts.

Small Hall 9.37m x 18.8m Small hall

Sports Equipment Some nets available.

Stage Area 35m x 4.64m

An open fixed stage the length of the hall. Poor sight lines due to the structural iron works.

Changing Rooms None Toilets only

Outdoor FacilitiesA full size soccer pitch and an un-grazed field abutting the road.

Typical UsageUsed mainly for bingo and general youth activities. Also used for, basketball, tug of war, irish dancing and judo as well as general hire.

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63. Askea GAA ClubAskea, Carlow TownBuilt: Commenced in 1976


Kathleen Mullins Bookings 059 9130258

Joe O’ Reilly Secretary 086 2558524

Owned by the parish and operated as a club under GAA rules. Annual committee elections open to club members only. With the exception of the part time FAS worker, all staff are voluntary.

DescriptionThe club has no ownership of facilities and relies on access to the changing rooms and pitches of the Presentation school in Askea, Carlow town. The changing rooms are old but sufficient while the two outdoor pitches are smaller than ideal.

LocationOn the edge of the cluster of community and sports facilities in Askea (Adjacent to the Gaelscoil, the boys and girls national schools and the running trip.). The facility is accessible by footpath and is within a dense housing area.

AccessWheel chair access is possible to the changing rooms. There is no wheelchair toilet in the changing rooms but there is one in the adja-cent school.


Sports Equipment General footballtraining equipment.

Changing Rooms 3.6m x 5m Two changing rooms.

Outdoor Facilities Two near full size GAA pitches. 110 yds approx.

Typical UsageUsed primarily by the club and to an extent by the school, these facilities are not normally hired out

64. Carlow Lawn Tennis Club Oak Park, CarlowBuilt: 1991


Bar Bookings 059 [email protected]

Owned and operated as a club. Annual committee elections open to club members only. With the exception of bar staff all other staff are voluntary.

DescriptionA racket club which has 8 tennis courts, 3 squash courts and two badminton courts, the latter are in a small hall complex. A social area including a bar / lounge is located in the clubhouse.

LocationOn the edge of the residential area of Carlow town, close to Oak Park and also amidst a significant sports facility area (hurling, rugby and football clubs.). The facility is best reached by car and there is on site parking for circa 30 cars. The site is approx 4 acres.

AccessThere is ground floor wheelchair access but not to the upper lounge area. All sports facilities are on the ground floor.


Sports Hall 18.5m x 18.5m

A compact hall marked for two badminton courts. Viewing from the upstairs lounge

Squash Courts 3 With viewing areas.

Sports Equipment

Various squash, badminton, tennis, bowling and general sports training equipment.

Kitchen and Dining area 3.25m x 4m Kitchen and meeting

rooms.

Changing Rooms 3.7m x 6.5m Two changing rooms.

Outdoor Facilities 8 Tennis Courts. 6 synthetic courts and two hard courts.

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65. Palatine GAABennekerry, CarlowBuilt: Early 1980’s


Tommy Fitzharris Club Secretary, Bookings 086 8511630

The club is operated under GAA rules and is overseen by a commit-tee elected annually. There are two staff employed in the bar and an occasional grounds man employed on an hourly basis.

DescriptionA well developed GAA Club with a bar/lounge and a large function facility. The club also has two dressing rooms and a full size competi-tion pitch with challenge match standard lighting.

LocationLocated in Bennakerry a small rural village,, there is a school, church the club and a few dwellings in the village. The facility cannot be reached by footpath but there is off road parking for over 30 cars.

AccessThe building is wheelchair accessible and there is a wheelchair toilet.


Small Hall / meeting room. Seating for 220 people

Kitchen Adjacent to the function room.

Changing Rooms Two changing rooms

Outdoor FacilitiesOne large GAA pitch, with lighting.

Typical UsageThe bar and lounge are for members only for signed-in guests. The function area is used for small functions and is also used for community meetings.

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66. Carlow Rowing ClubThe Quay, CarlowBuilt: Established in 1859 refurbished in 1962 and thenthe new building in 2003


Pat Purtcell Bar Manager 059 9142796

Owned and operated as a club under NGB rules. Annual committee elections open to club members only. With the exception of the bar manager, all staff are voluntary.

DescriptionAn inland rowing club with a large club house and a social area which includes a bar (club members only), and a function room. The main building is primarily a boat store as well as a changing, meeting and fitness suite area. The function room in the neighbouring social area, is also used as a circuit training area.

LocationIn the centre of Carlow town on the banks of the Barrow river. The facility is accessible by footpath and while in the midst of the com-mercial retail and office area of Carlow is also close to residential areas. There is no off street parking and the on street parking is busy during the week.

AccessThere is access to the downstairs area of the club and the club has as-sisted individuals with disabilities to take part in rowing at the club.


Fitness Suite 8.3m x 8.15m

Small Hall / meeting room. 16m x 8.7m A function/circuit

training room.

Sports Equipment

Boat Store 17m x 4m25m x 3.4m Boat rack area.

Changing Rooms 9.3m x 3.6m9m x 3.7m

Located upstairs, a male and female changing area.

Outdoor Facilities Boat preparation area and quayside.

Typical UsageThe facility hosts summer camps as well as come and try it opportuni-ties. New members should arrive on Sunday morning to join.

The facility is also used by some clubs as a meeting area and there is a willingness for it to be used by other groups. The adjacent function room is available for certain celebratory functions.

In addition to the clubs outdoor training, the club also undertakes indoor training during winter.

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67. Carlow Rugby ClubOak Park Road, CarlowBuilt: 1989


Oliver Feen Committee 059 9142204www.carlowrugby.ie

Noel Brennan Bar Manager, Bookings 087 2797703

Owned and operated as a club. Annual committee elections open to club members only. With the exception of the bar staff and a FAS worker, all staff are voluntary.

DescriptionA rugby club with three pitches including a competition pitch with a stand. All three pitches have floodlighting (training lights on the two training pitches and 500 lux lights on the competition pitch). The total site is approx 11.5 acres. Indoor facilities include a bar/lounge and a large function room capable of hosting 500 people.

LocationAdjacent to Oak Park and a cluster of sports facilities, (Hurling Club, Lawn Tennis Club, O’Hanrahan’s. GFC). The facility is best reached by car and the main entrance is approx 1/2 from the nearest significant housing.

AccessAll facilities are on the ground floor and accessible by wheelchair, and there is a wheelchair in the clubhouse, however the changing rooms have a large step at the entrance.


Function Room 18m x 10m7m x 8.7m

Function RoomDining Room

Sports Equipment Rugby training equipment only.

Stage Area Small band stage in the function room.

Changing Rooms

5.4m x 3.8m6.2m x 3.6m7m x 5.2m5m x 2m (2)4m x 2m

Located in the old building adjacent to the clubhouse.

Outdoor Facilities One competition pitch and two training pitches.

Typical UsageThe club welcomes new members particularly at the 10am training session on Saturdays. Additional training takes place on Tuesday and Thursday for senior members and Wednesday for juniors. The sports facilities are used exclusively by members, however the indoor facili-ties are hired regularly by external groups mainly for entertainment functions.

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68. Carlow Sports & Social ClubCollege Road Carlow TownBuilt: in the 1800’s

Contact Details Status ContactAndy Dowling Keyholder 086 2502164Reception After 6pm 059 9142611

Operated as a mixed facility with a number of clubs using the building.

DescriptionAn old CYMS facility used as a location for racquet sports, boxing and for bodybuilding. The facility comprises two squash courts and an indoor racquet court. One of the courts have been converted into a weightlifting area with a boxing training area to the rear. The tennis court and squash court are operated by a racquets sport club.

LocationIn the middle of Carlow Town on College St, near the courthouse. The facility can be reached by footpath and has off street parking for circa three cars. The nearby pub offers off street parking and there are other car parks in the area.. Limited residential housing in the area.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the ground floor, however this is limited to the indoor tennis court area. The downstairs gym is not wheelchair accessible.

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Indoor Facilities

12m x 5m8m x 7m17m x 8m approx

Upstairs fitness suiteDownstairs weights room.Indoor Tennis Court

Changing Room

3m x 3m x 3 cubes

Two roomsIncludes a sauna


Typical UsageUsed primarily by two groups:

Bodybuilding/weightlifting: Mainly young body builders using free weights as well as CV machines and weight reduction programmes.Racquet Sports: A mixture of squash and indoor tennis through a mixture of competitions and tournaments.Boxing Club

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69. Carlow YM Badminton ClubCloghna, Ballycarnew, CarlowBuilt: 2000


George Collier Bookings, Keyholder 059 9727355

Des Connors Bookings, Keyholder 059 9146214

Owned and operated as a club under Badminton Union of Ireland rules. Annual committee elections open to club members only.All staff are voluntary.

DescriptionAn active Badminton club which has Church of Ireland connections but is open to all-comers. The facility includes a two court hall, changing rooms, kitchen and viewing area (including pool table). The site has sufficient space for additional development, but there are as yet no external facilities.

LocationThe Club moved from Carlow town to a stand-alone location south of the town (Milford). There is sufficient off road parking for over thirty cars and the site is approximately two acres in size. There are few houses in the area and the facility can not be reached by footpath.

AccessThe ground floor is wheelchair accessible however the balcony area is not.


Sports Hall 18m x 16m 2 Court badminton hall.

Small Hall /meeting room.

3m x 4.15 m11.5m x 18m

Ground floor meeting room.Hall balcony area.

Sports Equipment

Stage Area


Changing Rooms 2.1m x 4m3.8m x 2.1m Modern and clean.

Outdoor Facilities

Typical UsageThe club is open on demand and this is typically in the evening time especially in winter. The club has training sessions two evenings a week and training and competitions at the weekend. Other users of the hall include:

Indoor footballFunctions Irish Dancing

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70. Eire Óg GAA ClubO’ Brien Road, Carlow TownBuilt: 1993, refurbished 1998, new dressing rooms 2007


Turlough O’ BrienKeyholder, Bookings & Keyholder


Owned and operated as a club under GAA rules. Annual committee elections open to club members only. One full time staff member. A FAS supervisor works in the building and a FAS grounds man is also employed.

DescriptionIt is a large well resourced club which has both a social facility (bar, lounge and function area), and comprehensive sports grounds. Facili-ties include a full size competition pitch with competition lighting, a training pitch with training flood lighting and an additional pitch has been bought nearby for training. A walking route is in place around the pitches which will be 1.2 km long when finished. The club has a weights room gym at present which is under expansion and which will be open to public membership when completed. The club also has a fixed outdoor circuit training facility.

LocationOn the inner ring road of Carlow adjacent to housing and shopping complexes. The club can be reached by footpath. There is off road parking for in excess of 30 cars.

AccessThere is access to all sports facilities however the upstairs function room and offices are not wheelchair accessible as there is no lift.

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Function room 8.7m x 16mUsed mainly for func-tions but can be used for minor indoor sports

Gym/weights room 18m x 6.2m Large L shaped room under development

Meeting room 4.7m x 4mPhysio room 4m x 5m

Changing Rooms

7m x 6.5m6m x 4.8m7m x 5.5m5.4m x 4.8m

New dressing rooms with direct access to the pitch. Additional dress-ing rooms for the gym will being refurbished.

Outdoor Facilities

2 x full sized pitchesAn additional offsite pitch is under developmentColumbia Cascade outdoor circuit training equipment

Typical UsageSignificant use by both male and female members, junior and senior, mainly in football. The facility is also used by:

Irish dancing clubsTheatre organisationsFunctions (birthdays, small weddings etc)

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71. Graiguecullen GAA ClubGraiguecullen, Carlow Built: New club housed & dressing rooms 2006


Des Hurley Manager 059 9131684

Owned and operated as a club under GAA rules. Annual committee elections open to club members only. There is a part time FAS worker, all staff are voluntary.

DescriptionThe club whilst inside the border of Co. Carlow is a Co. Laois club. The new clubhouse is located adjacent to the old club house which is now primarily a social area (bar, lounge) and junior players changing area. A large site circa 8 x acres includes two pitches and training floodlights.

LocationA GAA club located at the edge of Graiguecullen/Carlow town, it is accessible by footpath from local housing estates.

AccessPitches and downstairs changing areas accessible by wheelchair. There is no lift to the upstairs meeting room and gym area


Meeting room/office

3m x 5m8m x 4m

Gym 11.7m x 5.8m

Changing Rooms

5m x 6m3m x 4m4.8m x 3.2m

2 changing rooms2 changing rooms

Outdoor Facilities Full size pitch and training pitch

Typical UsageThe club facilities are for members only, however there is a willing-ness to accommodate other clubs and organisations if practicable.

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72. Graiguecullen Swimming PoolGraiguecullen, CarlowBuilt: Converted from a school in 1995


Marie Murray Manager, Bookings 059 9140330

Owned by the community through a trustee structure and admin-istered by a committee elected annually from the local community. Supported with finance from the County Council. There are five full time staff and a number of community volunteers.

DescriptionA year round facility (closed from early December until January), with a 25 meter deck level swimming pool tank with a children’s pool, sauna, steam room and offices which are leased to various agencies (sports injury treatment, Independent Living, Community Welfare, play groups etc). The facility is modern and well maintained.

LocationIn Graigcullen, Carlow town in the midst of a residential and commu-nity facility zone (Church, Hall, Sheltered housing and Nursing Home).

AccessThere is access to the pool and facilities for wheelchairs including a wheelchair toilet. There is a hoist at pool side however there are steps up to the pool which require the lifting of any person with an ambula-tory disability.


Sports Equipment

Some nets, flotation equipment and aqua aerobics type equip-ment.

Kitchen and Dining areaA cafeteria with tea, coffee and sandwich facilities.

Changing Rooms 5.4m x 3.2m7m x 3m

Group changing for schools mainly

A changing village, with associated lock-ers is also available.

Outdoor Facilities

Large car park which could accommodate some ball sports (Tarmac).

Typical UsageThe facility is a “pay as you go” pool with hire availability for groups. The pool offers swimming classes for adults and children as well as water safety classes.

Days Opening HoursMonday - Friday 7 – 11pmSaturday - Sunday 9 – 6pm

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73. New Oak FC / Carlow Town FCBurren Road, CarlowBuilt: Circa 2005


Sean O’Cinnede Secretary 059 9152786 / 086 [email protected]

Owned and operated as a club under FAI rules. With annual commit-tee elections open to club members only. All staff are voluntary.

DescriptionA modern facility, including two sets of changing rooms and two soccer pitches. The upstairs meeting room offers a potential indoor training space. The club has junior and senior teams male and female.

LocationLocated on the urban edge of Carlow town in an urban area, the facility is accessible by footpath. Off road parking is available for circa twenty cars. The total site is circa 10 acres.

AccessThe ground floor changing rooms and toilets are accessible to wheel-chairs. Upstairs facilities at the club are not wheelchair accessible.


Small Hall / meeting room. 8.8m x 8.8m Mainly used as a meeting area.

Sports Equipment Typical soccer train-ing equipment.

Changing Rooms 3.4m x 4.1m

Two dressing rooms for senior players and two for junior players, as well as a referee room.

Outdoor Facilities 2 Soccer pitches

Typical UsageUsed by the club members only for soccer activities. Grange Soccer club also use the facility due to their lack of a grounds.

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74. O’ Hanrahan’s GAA ClubDublin Road, CarlowBuilt: 1999


Tina Brennan Bookings, Keyholder



DescriptionA GAA club with two pitches both of which have training floodlights. There is also an outdoor hurling/handball wall at the rear of the site. The total site is circa 15 acres. Indoor facilities include a well ap-pointed meeting room and changing rooms.

LocationOn the edge of Carlow town near the Dublin road roundabout the facility is only approachable by car. There are housing estates ap-proximately 200 meters from the site.

AccessIt is possible for wheelchairs to access the building.


Meeting room. 8m x 6m

Sports Equipment GAA training equipment.

Changing Rooms 8.2m x 6.2m6m x 8m

Two changing rooms.Simple gym and physio-therapy room.

Outdoor Facilities 2 full size pitches and a handball/hurling wall.

Typical UsageThe facility is available for members and there are junior, senior and women’s training.

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75. St. Lawrence O’ Toole’s Athletics ClubAskea, CarlowBuilt: 2006


Billy Delaney Chairman 086 0643704

Owned and operated as an athletics club. Annual committee elec-tions open to club members only. All staff are voluntary.

Description An athletics club with a new purpose built changing rooms and indoor training facility. This facility includes a gym, small indoor run-ning area and high jump apparatus. There is a 400m cinder track out-doors and facilities for field activities. The upper floor of the building is on a long term lease to a commercial gym facility and it is intended to build additional rooms for similar commercial leases.

LocationIn the Carlow suburb of Askea. The club is amongst four schools and there is a commercial fitness suite (Figure 8) on the top floor of their building. The club is accessible by footpath and is in a housing area. There is off road parking for over 40 cars

AccessThe facility is wheelchair accessible on the ground floor.

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76. St. Patricks Boys FCSleaty Road, Graiguecullen, CarlowBuilt: Established 1975, new pitches & clubhouse developed in 200


Fran Davey Bookings &Keyholder

086 3670298059 9129418

Tom Hennessy Club Treasurer [email protected]

Owned and operated as a club under FAI rules. Annual committee elections open to club members only. A bookings and facility man-ager is employed by the club.

DescriptionA soccer club with a grass pitch and eight synthetic pitches (with floodlights). The clubhouse includes changing rooms and a function area with space for a bar. There are four changing rooms however only one communal shower area. The facility is on approx 7 acres.

LocationIn Graiguecullen, the facility is on the edge of the town, within a housing area and close to the main retail and office areas of the town. The facility is accessible by footpath and has off street parking for over 30 cars.

AccessThe clubhouse is on one level and is wheelchair accessible with as-sistance, there is a wheelchair toilet in the building.



Lounge Function area (No bar in operation).

Kitchen 5m x 2m

Changing Rooms 4m x 2.75m4 at this size with a communal changing area.

Outdoor Facilities 8 synthetic pitches.

Typical UsageThe function area is used for small functions and meetings but no bar is operated there at present. The main pitch is for club members only

77. Carlow Town Hurling ClubOak Park Road, CarlowBuilt: Redeveloped


Dan Harnedy Bookings &Keyholder

059 9140234 (Club house)087 [email protected]

Owned and operated as a club under GAA rules. Annual committee elections open to club members only. There is a full time grounds man in addition to the voluntary staff.

DescriptionA hurling club with two pitches and a small training area as well as a renovated old building as a clubhouse. The club house is a large building with a number of large function and training rooms capable of hosting a number of events at the same time. The site is approx 14 acres and has off street parking for over 30 cars.

LocationOn the edge of Carlow town adjacent to the rugby club and near the Lawn Tennis Club. The facility is best reached by car and is approx a half mile for the nearest significant housing area.

AccessAll of the ground floor facilities and the pitches are accessible to wheelchairs. Upper function rooms are not accessible.

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Main Rooms

20m x 13.6m

18.5m x 5.5m x 10m

18m x 4.73m

Main downstairs function room with a bar. This room can be subdivided and is adjacent to the kitchen, capable of hosting 350 people.Upstairs function room with large pic-ture window and a bar. Roof room suit-able for computer courses.


Martial Arts Training Room.

Kitchen and Dining area 7m x 9.7m

A full commercial kitchen.

Changing Rooms

4.6m x 4.3m4.8m x 3m3.8m x 3.8m6m x 5.8m7.4m x 5.5m

Assorted changing rooms for male and female members.

Outdoor Facilities Two full size pitches.

Typical UsageUsed primarily by members however there is a semi permanent use of the stables area as a martial arts training zone. Language and computer courses are also held at the location which are operated by external groups.

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78. Bennekerry National SchoolBennekerry, East of Carlow TownBuilt: 1940, 1960, 1980 refurbishments


Pauline Barrett Principal 059 9143495


DescriptionA somewhat modern school with an adequate indoor sports/general activity room. There are approx 1.5 acres of land in the site. A signifi-cant proportion of which is under tarmacadam. There is an adjacent small pitch and a new site has been bought adjoining the school.

LocationAdjacent to the church, the school is also near a small number of houses and is accessible locally by footpath.

AccessWheelchair access to the building is possible and all facilities are on the ground floor. There is a wheelchair toilet.


Indoor Facilities 14m x 10mGeneral Purpose Room,not suitable for impact sports or larger children.

Outdoor FacilitiesTwo basketball courts one of which is uneven.A small football pitch.

Typical UsagePrimarily for school student and staff use, the facility is also a meeting place for the community and hosts:After school dramaSmall sports.Parish and Community meetings.

Groups must have appropriate insurance.

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79. Bishop Foley National SchoolStation Road, Carlow TownBuilt: 1936Size: 250 students


Tont Crowe Principal 059 9142919


DescriptionAn old building with no indoor sports facilities, the school shares its outdoor area with the next door Christian Brother School. The school also has access to the CBS hall.

LocationAlongside the main Railway Station road, the school is accessible by footpath and close to housing as well as a cluster of other schools and community facilities. There is off street parking for circa five cars. The site is approx one acre.

AccessThe building is on one floor and accessible by wheelchairs.


Indoor Facilities None Have access to the next door sports hall

Outdoor Facilities Tarmac play area, shared facili-ties with CBS school.

Typical UsageThe school might be used for meetings, but is rarely used for such.

80. Carlow College (St. Patricks College)College Street, Carlow TownBuilt: 1793, Student Services facility built in 2006


Chérie Conlon House Manager, Bookings

059 9153200www.carlowcollege.ie/

Operated as a third level college and managed by a Board of Management comprised mainly of College staff.

DescriptionA large old style building offering humanities and social studies education. There are leisure rooms and a large pitch to the rear of the building.

LocationIn Carlow Town, in a rural setting despite the urban location. The site is approx 10 acres, accessible by footpath and has sufficient parking for over 30 cars. The rear of the site forms part of the cluster of school sports facilities in the area.

AccessIt is possible to access the building by wheelchair however it is difficult to do so to the GAA pitches.


Indoor Facilities7.8m x 7.3m 7m x 5.5m

Snooker RoomStudent Services Room

Outdoor FacilitiesA large GAA pitch.An informal pitch and putt area.

Typical UsageThe indoor facilities are mainly used by the students. The Board of Govenors will consider requests for use on a case by case basis.

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81. Institute of Technology Carlow.IT Carlow, Kilkenny Rd., CarlowBarrow Centre Built: Barrow Centre built 1994


Carmel Lynch Director of Sport087 [email protected]

Operated as an Institute of Technology under HETAC governance. A Board of Directors, Heads of Schools and Academic Council man-age the Institute. Positions within these committees are through a mixture of elections from within the staff and student cohort and also under the terms of staff employment.

The sports facility staff includes a director of sports, sports instructors and fitness instructors and coaches, (employed and voluntary).

DescriptionA large third level education facility with a range of sports resources. The main indoor resource is a large hall and fitness suite as well as a minor hall. Sports science facilities are also being developed at the Institute. External facilities include all weather pitches and football, soccer and rugby pitches.

LocationOn the edge of Carlow Town, the facility can be accessed by footpath and is close to a residential area as well as Carlow Vocational School and Green Road NS.

AccessThe sports facilities are on two levels and accessible by a lift.


Indoor Facilities

30m x 20m

10m x 12m

Four badminton courts with infrastructure for basketball (Full size) volleyball, tennis and badminton.Seminar Room used as a minor hall 5 -10pm.

Changing rooms 5m x 2.7m Four changing rooms.

Fitness Suite 29m x 6mOverlooking the hall, the suite has a range of CV and weights machines.

Outdoor FacilitiesRugby PitchHurling PitchFootball Pitch

Typical UsageThe sports facilities are open approximately between 8 am and 10 pm during the week. The fitness suite opening hours are:Monday to Thursday: 8am - 10pm Friday : 8am - 6pm Saturday : 9am - 1pm

The fitness suite is exclusively available to staff and students due to changing room limitations. External group bookings for the hall may be possible especially at the weekend, however students and staff bookings will have priorities. The development of additional changing room facilities will assist in additional facility bookings for external groups.

A full range of activities take place including BasketballVolleyballMartial ArtsIndoor SoccerVarious fitness classesYoga

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83. Carlow Vocational SchoolKilkenny Road, Carlow TownBuilt: 1972Size: 900 pupils, 80 teachers


Bernard Mulchrone Principal 059 [email protected]

Operated as a Post Primary School and managed by a Board of Management elected every four years.

DescriptionA large vocational school with post leaving certificate courses. The school has a gym in one of the prefabs with a changing room, a training pitch and two basketball courts to the side of the school. The school also uses other sports facilities in the area including the neighbouring IT sports facilities.

LocationAdjacent to Carlow IT, the facility is on circa five acres with off road parking for circa thirty cars, there is some housing to the rear of the school and the school can be reached by footpath.

AccessThe school is wheelchair accessible with a lift to the upper floors, there is also a wheelchair toilet.


Indoor Facilities Changing roomGym / fitness suite

Outdoor Facilities Training PitchTwo Tarmac Basketball Pitches

Typical UsageThe sports facilities are exclusively for students.

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82. Carlow National School (Green Road NS)Green Road, Carlow TownBuilt: Hall constructed in 2007Size: 7 teachers, 138 pupils


Rebecca Wilson Principal 059 9132175

Operated as a National School (Church of Ireland) and managed by a Board of Management elected every four years.

DescriptionAt present undergoing significant redevelopment and construction, this includes a new general purpose room. This room will be suitable for low impact sports as there are protruding radiators. Outdoor facilities include a small pitch.

LocationOn the edge of Carlow town near to the Institute of Technology, the facility can be reached by footpath and is adjacent to housing. The site is approximately 2 acres in size

AccessThere will be wheelchair access to the building on completion and all facilities are on the ground floor.


Indoor Facilities 16m x 9m General Purpose Hall 6m high roof

Outdoor Facilities Small GAA pitch to rear.

Typical UsageUsed primarily by students the facility may be accessible to other groups on completion.

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84. CBS St. Marys AcademyCarlow TownBuilt: 1984Size 542 students, 39 teachers


Leo Grogan Principal 0590 9142419

Operated as a Post Primary School and managed by a Board of Management elected annually.

DescriptionA large secondary school with a good range of sports facilities including a squash court, handball court, sports hall, soccer and a hurl-ing pitch. The stage area is being modified to accommodate offices and classrooms.

LocationPart of a cluster of schools and community facilities in urban Carlow, the site is circa 5 acres and can be reached by footpath.

AccessThere is wheelchair access in the ground floor.


Indoor Facilities

30.5m x 18.43m

5m x 5m

Four badminton court hall (1 Full size basketball court with 2 cross courts.)Handball CourtSquash CourtTwo changing rooms

Outdoor Facilities Soccer pitchGAA hurling pitch

Typical UsageThe hall is used by the community for a variety of sports activities such as karate, community games and soccer.

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85. Gaelcholáiste CheatharlachAskea, Carlow TownBuilt: 2007 founded in 1990Size: 268 pupils, 21 teachers (14 full time & 7 part time)


Caitlin Mhic Carthaigh Principal 059 [email protected]

Operated as a Secondary School and managed by a Board of Man-agement, which is a sub committee of County Carlow VEC, elected every three years.

DescriptionNew second level all-irish school with purpose built modern indoor and outdoor facilities including a large hall, outdoor basketball courts and a tarmac five a side pitch. The balcony of the hall will also host a fitness suite (this may however be just used for drama). The school also has a suite of computers. This site is on approx 3 acres.

LocationIn the midst of the other national schools and athletics club, church and community centre in Askea. The facility is accessible by footpath from the local housing estates and has shared car parking in excess of 100 spaces.

AccessThe school is fully wheelchair accessible including a lift to the first floor fitness suite, and has a wheelchair toilet.


Indoor Facilities 15.6m x 26m Marked sports hall with 3 x badminton courts

Fitness Suite 7m x 28m An as yet unequipped fitness suite

Outdoor Facilities

2 Tarmac fenced basket-ball courts.School adjacent to the Askea (St Lawrence) ath-letics track and pitches,A tarmac five a side pitch.

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86. Killeshin National SchoolRural Killeshin, LaoisBuilt: Circa 40 yearsSize: 9 classes, 256 students.


Conor Denieffe Principal059 [email protected]

Operated as a National School and managed by a Board of Manage-ment elected every four years.

DescriptionA rural national school that has no indoor sports facilities and limited outdoor facilities. Outdoor facilities include a small pitch.

LocationThe school is approx 3 miles from Carlow Town and is in a rural area not close to housing and not accessible by footpath. The site is ap-prox 1 acre.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the school and all facilities are on the ground floor.



Outdoor Facilities A small pitch and a play area.

Typical UsageThe school is only used by staff and students.

Typical UsageThis school building will open at the end of the summer 2007, and as such there is no policy or history of external group usage. Such external usage may be possible with the agreement of the CEO of Co. Carlow VEC.

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87. Presentation Secondary School, CarlowAskea, Carlow TownBuilt: Refurbished 2007Size: 550 pupils, 50 teachers


Damien Kennedy Principal 059 9143927

Operated as a Secondary School and managed by a Board of Man-agement elected every four years.

DescriptionThe school has recently been refurbished to include a modern sports hall and changing rooms. The older part of the school also has a gen-eral purpose hall/stage and an additional cafeteria area. Its outdoor facilities include 2 GAA pitches which are also used by the local GAA club. There are 5 newly tarmac ed basketball courts and outdoor changing rooms

LocationLocated beside Askea, as suburb of Carlow. The facility is accessible by footpath from the local housing estates. There is parking for ap-proximately 30 cars and the site is approx 10 acres in size.

AccessThe sports facilities are accessible by wheelchair, there are wheel chair toilets and there is a lift to the first floor hall/balcony area.

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Sports Hall (12m ceiling height)4 x badminton court sizedAlso equipped for competi-tion basketball and 2 x cross court basketball courts

Changing Rooms 5.9m x 3.8m 2 x changing rooms

Fitness suite 32m x 8mBalcony of the Sports Hall to be equipped as a fitness suite

Indoor Hall 14m x 19m General purpose hall with stage 4m deep

Outdoor Facilities2 x pitches5 x basketball courts (tarmac)

Typical UsageUsed by students primarily but also available to external groups with appropriate insurance on application to the BOM.

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88. Scoil Mhiure Gan Smal / Presentation NS, Station Road in Carlow townBuilt: 1990Size: 445 students, 23 teachers


Damien Kennedy Principal 059 9143927


DescriptionA large girls school with a small outdoor grass play areas and a small indoor hall with a piano. The hall is used mainly for PE as well as plays etc.

LocationOn Station road and part of a cluster of schools and community facilities, the site is approximately four acres and has limited off road parking. The school is adjacent to high density housing and is acces-sible by footpath.

AccessAll facilities are on the ground floor and are wheelchair accessible.


Indoor Facilities 14.2m x 10.5m6m x 10.5m

HallStage area with piano.

Outdoor Facilities Basketball Court Small grass play area

Typical UsageThe hall is not very suitable for robust sports due to the low windows and lights. The hall is mainly used for PE and gymnastics. The hall is available for external group hire but this is rare and must be applied for via the Board of management.

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89. Scoil Naomh Fiach/ Graiguecullen National SchoolGraiguecullen, Carlow TownBuilt: 1991Size 180 pupils


Ms Pauline Naughton Principal 059 9132444


DescriptionA modern school with a general purpose room and outdoor facilities such as a tarmac basketball court, a tarmac play area with markings and a pitch with minor floodlighting.

LocationIn Graigcullen an urban area in Carlow town and close to housing. The facility has off road parking for about 10 cars , accessible by foot-path and is on a site of approximately 5 acres.



Indoor Facilities 12m x 7mGeneral purpose room for badminton and indoor football

Outdoor Facilities GAA PitchBasketball Court (Tarmac)

Typical UsageUsed primarily by school students, the facility does not normally facilitate external group usage.

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90. St Josephs National School, Scoil Iosa NaofaAdjacent to the railway station in Carlow TownBuilt: 1960Size: 176 students, 17 teachers


Fergal Browne Principal 059 9142502


DescriptionLocated on a large site, the school has a very small classroom size indoor sports room, two outdoor basketball nets, a cracked concrete play area and a small grass area.

LocationLocated on Station Road as part of a cluster of schools and commu-nity facilities and close to urban housing. The facility does not have any off road parking and is accessible by footpath. The site is approx 4 acres in size.

AccessThe facility is accessible by wheelchair and has a wheelchair toilet.


Indoor Facilities Classroom converted and used occasionally

Outdoor Facilities

Two informal basketball courts, not marked. An uneven concrete play area.Small grass play areaAdjacent to other school pitches.

Typical UsageUsed primarily by students, the facility is not normally accessible for the general public

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91. St Lasarians National SchoolDublin Road, Carlow TownBuilt: 1972Size: 124 students


Aileen Broderick Principal, Bookings 059 9142601


DescriptionA modern building with a general purpose room, two tarmac basket-ball courts, a soccer pitch and an equipped play area. The indoor hall can be accessed directly from the outside without having to travel through the classroom aspects of the building.

LocationOn the edge of Carlow Town, the facility is near to housing and accessible by footpath. The total site is approx 5 acres. There is off road parking for 20 cars.

AccessThere is full wheelchair access through out the building.


Indoor Facilities 10.3m x 19mSuitable for robust sports but less so for badminton or high ball sports.

Outdoor Facilities

Soccer PitchTwo tarmac basketball courtsTarmac play area / equipment.

Typical UsageA new facility that as yet has only been used by school groups. It is intended that the facility will be available for external groups in time.

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92. St. Leo’s Secondary SchoolCarlow TownBuilt: 1982Size: 900 students


Vivienne Kelly PE Teacher

087 2217412059 [email protected]

Operated as a girls secondary school by the Sisters of Mercy and overseen by a Board of Management elected annually.

DescriptionAn urban school with a good range of indoor and outdoor sports facilities including a large sports hall, an all-weather hockey pitch and a four hundred meter all-weather athletics track. The track and the pitch have rudimentary floodlighting while the balcony in the sports hall hosts two table tennis tables.

LocationClose to the centre of Carlow town and near a number of other schools and community facilities, the school is in a residential/retail area. There is off road parking for circa 30 cars and the total site is approximately

AccessThe sports facilities are wheelchair accessible and ground floor elements in the building are also wheelchair accessible.

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IndoorFacilities

17m X 10m40 m x 20m10.5m x 6m2.7m x 6m

Student cafeteriaSports HallStage area.Changing rooms x 2

Outdoor Facilities

400 meter all-weather trackAll-weather hockey pitch.

Typical UsageUsed by the school for their sports activities the facilities are also available for external groups with suitable insurance. Typical usage includes:

VolleyballHockeyFive a side SoccerGymnasticsFunctions (Debs)Basketball

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93. Bagenalstown Community Centre Church Road, Bagenalstown


Sean MonahanKeyholder & Committee. Bookings

[email protected]

The hall is owned by the parish but is operated by a local committee (Elected annually), as a Company limited by guarantee.. Recently renovated and rejuvenated by the committee, the facility is well maintained and an informal development plan is in place. All staff are voluntary.

DescriptionPreviously the CYMS hall constructed in 1966 and up until the past few years used as a playschool/crèche. The facility is located adjacent to the centre of the village off the main street, here is ample on street car parking as well as some limited off street parking. Comprising one small hall (Badminton court size.) and a billiards room (Two tables.), there is also a small meeting room available and a modern well equipped kitchen.

The Billiards room is located adjacent to the hall and is only used for billiards, this room has a separate entrance directly to the street. The floor of the billiards room needs to be replaced as does the present heating system. The Billiards room operates as a separate unit within the facility and is open to juniors (7 -9:30 twice a week) and seniors. Some of the senior members have a key for the facility and in addi-tion to evening billiards sessions, informal day time play also takes place year round.

The Kitchen is used for food preparation mainly for funeral recep-tions. The meeting room is quite small and will seat ten at maximum. This room is also used as a TV room for billiards players. Meetings are mainly in winter (ICA, Camogie Club Residents Assoc , TD surgery etc.) and this room tends to be well booked but spaces are available


Sports Hall 14m x 8m Just under regulation badminton court size.

Kitchen area 2m x 3.4m Adjacent to hall.

Meeting room downstairs

Billiards Room 12m x 4m Tables in very good condition

Store 5m x 5m Poor condition

Land 15m x 15m Abutting the hall on a street corner/junction

Typical Hall UsageThe hall is busy most evenings in winter and approximately three days a week the hall is used by the local school as a PE venue and also by the Active Retirement group. Activities in winter (September to June), include:• Active Retirement Group (Indoor Bowls).• Irish Dancing: two separate groups.• Badminton• Senior Citizens• Senior Dancing• Ceomhltas Music Lessons• Kick Boxing two nights a week including summer time.• ICA classes.

There are limited changing facilities.

Opening Hours

Hall Hire on demand, 6 – 11 midweek

Gym 6 – 9:30 midweek 10 – 12 noon Saturday.

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94. Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre Court House, Bagenalstown(Beside the fire station)

Contact Details Status ContactAnn Shorthall Manager 059 9723196

DescriptionA relatively small part of the building, it is primarily a resource centre and one part of a three part family support service in Bagenalstown, the Long Range and Stepping Stones are the other two. The facility offers IT training and an Internet Café service as well as information on Social Services. this is a temporary facility. The Resource Centre is due to move to ‘Glenn Na Bearu’, Royal Oak Road, Bagenalstown at the end of 2008. Please see facility number 103 for further information.

FacilitiesReception areaIT training suite

UsageDemand on the facilities is such that there are no meeting rooms for hire. Usage is mainly from members of the local community includ-ing men and women’s groups.

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95. Ballyloughlin HallBallyloughlin, TullowBuilt: 1958


Joan Power KeyholderBoookings

059 9721258

Owned by the community and administered by a committee elected annually from the local community.

DescriptionPreviously two road side dwellings that were coalesced into one, with a resulting long narrow hall. There is also a kitchen, small stage and meeting room as well as two small toilets. There are no changing rooms. The hall is suitable for classes and plays but not for active sports. Aside from the building footprint and the limited off road parking area, there is no additional land with the building (Less than .25 acre).

LocationRural area distant from population centres, not accessible by foot-path. Off street parking for circa 8 cars. Situated on a rural road with limited parking in the area for additional cars.

AccessMain hall accessible for wheelchairs, no disabled toilet, stage and meeting room are not wheelchair accessible.

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Narrow not suit-able for impact games. End of hall standing room for spectators only.


Stage Area 3m x 3.5m


Meeting room. 6m x 4m Downstairs

Changing Rooms None

Outdoor Facilities

Small roadside grass verge, not suitable for activities.

Typical UsageICA meetingsYogaAerobicsSocial ClubWhist Drives

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96. Ballymurphy Hall Ballymurphy, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1982


Scott Walsh Secretary, bookings & keyholder

086 8182448059 9771801

Owned by the community and administered by a committee which hadn’t changed until recently. It is intended to now elect the commit-tee annually from the local community. .

DescriptionA sports and performance facility with a stage and balcony seating area. There are no external facilities.

LocationOn the edge of Ballymurphy village, close to a small housing estate and accessible by footpath from this estate. The facility is also close to the National School. There is off road parking for approximately twenty cars and nearby on road parking in the housing estate. The site is les than a half acre.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the hall (small step) but not the balcony.


Sports Hall 15.5m x 9m A small sports hall and stage.

Sports Equipment No sports equipment.

Stage Area 3.3m x 9m Proscenium arch stage.


Changing Rooms None


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Typical UsageUsed mainly by the local community for activities such as:

Funeral receptionsRetirement functionsIndoor SoccerIndoor HurlingDisco’sCards group

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97. Ballinkillen / Lorum Community HallBallinkillen, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow. Built 1976


Mary Doyle Bar Manager & Bookings


Owned and operated by the community as a club with one full time and two part time bar staff.

DescriptionA sports hall and bar facility owned and operated by the community. Used for sports and social functions. The facility also has a kitchen and small meeting room. There are toilets but the changing rooms and showers are under construction. The hall is marked for one bad-minton court and nets for badminton are available. Total grounds of circa 1.5 acre (Mainly car park, which is owned by the County Council.)

LocationOn the edge of Ballinakillin Village adjacent to the church walking distance to most houses kin the village. Off road parking for approximately 50 cars.



Suitable for basketball or badminton. Standing space for spectators only.

Sports Equipment Badminton Nets Need to be requested in advance.

98. BEAMRegent Street, Bagenalstown Built: New building 2003 (Organisation began in 1993).


Olive Keating Project Manager059 [email protected]

Owned and operated as a charity it is administered by a full time Services Manager and overseen by a board of management and subcommittees. The Board is elected at the AGM.

There are four full time staff and six part time.

DescriptionA three story modern building serving as a focal point and resource for adults with special needs in the community. Housing offices, training and recreation facilities as well as a commercial coffee shop on the ground floor. Approximately an acre of gardens surround d the facility and these are used for some horticulture purposes as well as recreation.

LocationLocated towards the Barrow river in urban Bagenalstown and across the road form the FRC Long Range building, the location is accessible by footpath. There is sufficient off road parking fir approximately 20 vehicles, additional on street parking is available in the area.

AccessGood access to all facilities for people with disabilities including a lift to all floors.

Stage AreaA small temporary portable stage is available.

Kitchen 6.5m x 4.3m Adjacent to the hall.

Meeting room. 11m x 9m Adjacent to kitchen.

Changing Showers Under Construction Target Completion 2008


The large car park abutting the road is suitable for minor activities.

Typical UsageBadminton 2 nights a week.Indoor hurling and camogie.Five a side soccer.Flower arranging.Art ClassesFirst Aid courses.Creative writing.Bingo (Year round).

Typically busy during winter months and space available during summer and at the weekends. Available for social events such as weddings.

Used by the local school for PE three to four times a week.

AccessWheelchair access is available for all facilities on the ground floor including the hall.

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Kitchen and Dining area 5.3m x 10mA commercial coffee shop and small kitchen/serving area.

Small Hall / meeting room. 5.7m x 5mA ground floor meeting and training room.

Outdoor Facilities .5 acre Grass areaMulti Sensory Room 6m x 6m In development.Computer Room 5.6m x 6mTraining Room 5.6m x 6m

Recreation Room 11m x 6m Table tennis, pool table.

Typical UsageProviding a resource for people with special needs, the building provides an administrative, recreational, training and interaction space in a community setting. FETAC courses are operated as was a FAS horticulture course. The role of the building does not lend itself to casual usage by outside groups but limited hiring of the facilities may be possible. Note that future plans include a conference facility which will be available for hire.

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99. Borris Community Hall Borris, Co. Carlow Built: Circa 1982


Mary Marr Keyholder, HallBookings

059 9773673087 1315297

Owned by The main hall building is owned by the Parish and operated via a committee.

The handball Court Building is owned and operated by the Borris Handball Club.

With the exception of the part time FAS worker, and employees of the rented offices within the building, all staff are voluntary.

DescriptionTwo buildings back to back, the Handball club/court and the com-munity hall. The handball club is located to the rear of the Hall off the main street while the main Hall is located on the main street. The Hall building is also used as an office area for community groups and as an advice centre for unemployed. Spectator seating is possible alongside the main hall and supplied in the handball court. Total grounds circa .5 acre.

LocationIn the centre of Borris on the main street, accessible by footpath. On street parking mainly, with some recessed parking across the road and limited off road parking alongside the handball club.

AccessWheelchair access is poor in the Hall due to steps at the entrance and narrow doors. Toilets are not wheelchair accessible.

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100. Daniel McGrath Memorial HallBagenalstown, Co CarlowBuilt 1945

Contact Details Status ContactMuriel Agar Reception 059 9721418

The facility was bequeathed to the people of Bagenalstown and is administered by the Council. There are no staff employed by the facility.

DescriptionA large somewhat ornate and well maintained hall with a prosce-nium arch stage. The hall is situated to the rear of the council offices and bookings and maintenance of the facility is undertaken by the Council.

LocationIn the centre of Bagenalstown adjacent to the town centre. The front of the building is used as a County Council sub office, the rear of the building houses the hall and also two offices. There is significant off street parking for in excess of 30 cars and the facility can be reached by footpath.

AccessGround floor wheelchair access to the hall there are no upstairsfacilities.

Facilities Size DescriptionSports Hall 17.6m x 10m High ceiling.Stage Area 7m x 10mKitchen and Dining area N/ASmall Hall / meeting room. N/AChanging Rooms None

Outdoor Facilities Garden

A small external garden ¾ acre approximately is accessible to the public.

Typical UsageUsed for Bingo, weddings receptions and Ballet lessons. The hall has old sports markings however the present hall is less suited to sports activities due to the ground level radiators and the white wall surfaces. The presence of two offices at the rear of the building, limits the availability of the hall during day time due to potential noise break through to the offices.

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Sports Hall 15.5m x 10m Ceiling 9.6m high. View-ing area to one side behind pillars.

Handball Court 40 x 20 National Standard

Kitchen and Dining area 4.8m x 4.75

Meeting room. 6.1m x 3.2m Rarely used.

Handball Court Changing Rooms

2.6m x 3.34m4.8m x 2.63m

No changing rooms for the hall. These buildings are not internally con-nected.

Outdoor Facilities Limited

The enclosed car park at the hand ball alley can be used for some activities (gravel surface.).

Typical UsageThe hall is used for:• Indoor Bowls• Badminton• Playgroup• Meetings

The handball facility is exclusively for handball activities and members.

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101.Drummond ChurchDrummond, Co. CarlowBuilt: Originally built in 1848 and restored in 1984


Pat Murphy Keyholder& Bookings 087 2374344

Owned by the Parish and operated by a committee elected annually.A local community worker assists in the maintenance of the hall.

DescriptionA converted national school with a small hall (Badminton court size and marked), stage, meeting room and outdoor basketball court shared with the National School. Spectator space only available on the stage during sports activities. There is no sports equipment available with grounds of circa .5 acres.

LocationOn the main Borris New Ross road adjacent to the church, there is on road and recessed parking for in excess of thirty cars. The facility is accessible by footpath, however there is no nearby housing.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the hall and a wheelchair toilet is available at the rear of the church (30ms).


Sports Hall 11m x 5.6m Not used for sports.

Stage Area 5.6m x 6.1m Proscenium arch.Kitchen and Dining area 7m x 4.5m

Changing Rooms None

Meeting Room 9.3m x 4.6m

Outdoor Facilities Basketball Court

Typical UsagePlaysFuneral ReceptionMeetingsAvailable most evenings.

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102. Drumphea Hall / Old SchoolDrumphea, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1967


Thomas Kelly KeyholderCommittee 087 92141303

The site is owned by the Parish and the building is owned by the Department of Education. Overseen by the schools Board of Management.

DescriptionAn old school constructed of cedar wood as a temporary structure. The school was closed and relocated adjacent to this building in 2004 and the community were in the process of converting it to a hall. However recent vandalism has resulted in a decision to knock the building and seek to build a new hall on the site. The local drama group are the main drivers behind the redevelopment of the facility.

LocationIn the small village of Drumphea with limited surrounding housing, accessible by footpath. The site is adjacent to the new Drumphea school (Approx 50 yards away) and is less than a half acre in size.

AccessThere is limited access at present for wheelchairs.

Facilities Size DescriptionSports Hall NoneStage Area None

Kitchen / meeting room. Possible

Possible to refurbish the classrooms

Storage area.

Outdoor Facilities NoneThe adjacent schoolpitch and basketball courts might be used.

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Typical Usage

Theatre/dram group rehearsal.Monthly Song and Story nights.School PE every day.Computer coursesCatering to small parties / events.After school programme.Club meetings

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103. Family Resource Centre Bagenalstown Longrange, Bagenalstown, Co CarlowBuilt: in 1800’s as a stable, & converted recently


NoelAdministrator, keyholder, bookingsVoluntary


Ann Project Manager, full time staff

[email protected]

The building is leased and operated by the Bagenalstown Family Re-source Centre Organization. This organization receives funding from the County Council and others to operate. The FRC is overseen by a Board of management elected annually from the community.

DescriptionA narrow single story listed stone building, with a kitchen, general purpose room and a computer/office area. See facility number 93 for further information on Bagenalstown Family Resource and the other facilities they operate please see facility number 93.

Location Located just off the main street in the centre of the town, the facility can be reached by footpath and has recessed car parking spaces for circa seven cars. Additional on street parking is available in the area. There are no outdoor spaces available at the location and there is no space for development.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the building and all facilities are on the ground floor.

Facilities Dimensions Comment

Kitchen 4.2m x 2m Simple kitchen/snack area.

Small Hall / meeting room. 6.3m x 3.8mMaximumcapacity of circa 20 people.

Computer Room/Office 5m x 3.8m Three Computers


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Typical UsageThe facility is typically busy during the day September to June, with some evening and occasional summer time activities. A range of services are offered:• After school club.• Youth Club• Women’s Group• Friendship Club• Music • Men’s Art GroupSome of these activities are seasonal.

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104. Fenagh Church HallFenagh, Co CarlowBuilt in the mid 1980’s


Mrs Joan Jenkinson Keyholder, Bookings


DescriptionA small hall with a balcony and a kitchen area. There are no outside grounds aside form the adjoining church.

LocationOn the edge of Fenagh village adjacent to housing, the facility can not be reached by footpath directly but is close to footpaths. There is off road parking for circa five cars with additional off road parking at the nearby small housing estate. The site is less than a quarter of an acre.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the downstairs facilities (Small step at the entrance.), including the hall.


Hall 15m x 8mA single badminton court hall (marked). There is also a table tennis.

Kitchen 4.7mx 2.9m RudimentaryMeeting Room 5.5m x 2.9mOutdoor Sports None

Typical UsageUsed for a variety of community activities such as• Badminton• Foroige• Funeral refreshments• CoursesHiring of the facility requires appropriate insurance.

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105. Glynn HallGlynn, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1987 (origianl hall built in 1958 by the Gaelic League)

Contact Details Status ContactPatrick Murphy Keyholder, Bookings 087 2956451

Owned by the local community and operated by a locally elected committee at the AGM. With the exception of the part time FAS worker, all staff are voluntary.

DescriptionA one badminton court hall, in its own grounds of approximately 1.5 acres (Mainly car park). A badminton net is available however there is no other sports equipment.

LocationApproximately a quarter of a mile from the village of Glynn along a quiet country road. No footpath access but sufficient off road park-ing.

AccessThere is sufficient access for wheelchairs in the building including wide doors and floor level entrances.


Sports Hall 16.25m x 8.6m

Single Court hall (Marked), with a pro-scenium arch stage.

Stage Area 8.6m x 5m

Kitchen / meeting room. 6m x 9m

Storage area. 3.5m x 2.4m

Changing rooms NoneThe store or meeting room can be used.

Outdoor Facilities Car park (Tarmac)

Typical UsageMainly for sports, classes and some annual plays. Few meetings at this venue.

BadmintonIndoor HurlingConcerts/Plays

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106. Killoughteran Community HallKilloughternane, Co. Carlow

Built: Early 1900’s


Jim Quirke Bookings [email protected]

Owned by the community and operated by a committee elected each year.

DescriptionAn old building which was previously a school, suitable for exhibi-tions and classes. Consisting of a small hall and a kitchen area sur-rounded by a small green space. No sports equipment available.

LocationA rural crossroads accessible by car and distant from the nearest housing centres. Not accessible by footpath. 6 on road parking spaces available.

AccessAn access ramp is available but there are narrow door widths, all facilities are however on the ground floor.


Small sports Hall 9.25m x 4.73m 4.6m high ceiling

Kitchen and Dining area 6.6m x 6m Old section

of the building.Changing Rooms None

Outdoor Facilities Small Grass Area

Typical UsageNot suitable for active sports. The hall tends not to be rented to non community groups but this may be possible. Used for:

Art exhibitionsArt classesAnnual PlayMeetings

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107. Leighlinbridge Old School HallLocation: Leighlin, Co Carlow

Contact Details Status ContactFr Tom Lawler Parish Priest 059 9722607

Operated as an adjunct to the Leighlin Bridge Parish Hall

DescriptionOriginally the village school, this was converted to a small hall through the addition of a small porch, ticket office and toilet area to the front. The floor surface is not a typical sprung floor and may be the original school floor. The floor is a meter narrower than a stan-dard one court design.

There are no staff and the building is operated as an extension of the Leighlin Bridge Parish Centre.

Facilities Size DescriptionHall 4.5 x 13 meters Old one court hallStage 3.5 x 2 meters Recessed stage2 Toilets

Tennis CourtOld court to therear of the building.

Typical UsageIntended mainly as a small theatre space the facility is increasingly used for sports and youth activities. There is little day time usage of the hall.

Timetable EveningsMondayTuesday ScoutsWednesday FASThursdayFriday Foroige

Saturday Step Dancing

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108. Leighlinbridge Parish CentreLeighlinbridge, Carlow

Contact Details Status ContactFr Tom Lawler Parish Priest 059 9722607

Two Community Employment Scheme Staff

DescriptionThis facility is primarily a community space within which primarily timetabled regular activities take place. Additional casual bookings from the community are welcome however most availability is in the evening. The interior of the building does not allow for any form of active sports due to the relatively high level of finish and low level windows. The building is one story and is wheelchair accessible.

Bookings are by phone to either the office or to Father Lawler. Hire fees are on a sliding scale according to the groups ability to pay. Standard rates are €15 per meeting room and €25 for the main hall.


Main Hall 9 x 12 meters A congregation and interaction space.

Commercial Kitchen 5.5 x 4 metersAdjoins the main hall via a hatchway.

Green Room Comfortable social / meeting area.

Play Rooms x 2 6 x 5 meters Used exclusively by the Playschool*.

Outdoor Facilities Skittles area

Office Serves as a parish office and reception area.

Typical UsageMainly for community groups and community support services the facility is not suited to active sports. Two bowling mats are in place in the main hall for indoor bowls and activities such as yoga are oc-casionally timetabled.

* The Playschool will move from this facility shortly and this room will be available for meetings etc.

Timetable

Monday Care of aged All DayTuesday Psychiatric Services All DayWednesday Active Retirement AfternoonThursday

Friday Active Retirement Afternoon

EveningsMainly community group meetings and classes such as yoga.

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109. Myshall Community Hall Myshall, Co. CarlowBuilt: Rebuilt in 1970


Leo FarrellKey Holder, Bookings, caretaker.

059 9157032 /087 7959736

Owned by the Parish and overseen by the Parish Priest and a com-munity committee.

DescriptionA sports hall (One badminton court marked.), with a proscenium arch stage, large meeting room/side hall and kitchen. There are toilets but no changing rooms at the facility. There is fixed seating on the side walls of the hall for spectators. The site is approximately 1.5 acres.

LocationJust off the main street in Myshall with a large car park area (Circa 100 cars), off the road and a small landscaped park at the front with a children’s play area as well as a small gaelic pitch to the side of the building.

AccessAll facilities are on the ground floor, wheelchair accessible except for the stage area. There is no wheelchair toilet.



One basketball court size and larger than one badminton court. Fixed seating ap-proximately a half meter from the badminton court markings.

Stage Area 3.7m x 9.6mWith simple light-ing and small side and back stage.


Simple kitchen serving into both the main hall and the small hall/meeting room.

Small Hall / meeting room. 12.8m x 5mSeating and tables available, suitable for yoga or dance.

Outdoor Facilities Green Area

A grass area to the side of the hall and a large car parking area.

Typical Usage The hall is used by a range for groups for sports and community meetings:• indoor hurling• indoor football• camogie• whist drives.• Meetings• Wheelchair toilet

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110. Newtown HallNewtown Borris Co. CarlowBuilt: 1820


Davy Fenlon Chairman 059 972439087 9172653

Stephen Kavanagh Keyholder, Bookings 059 9724700

Mrs Bridget Mullet Keyholder Across the road from the hall.

Owned by the Parish and administered by an elected Parochial Hall committee from the community each year.

DescriptionAn old national school converted into a small hall (Circa 1940), suitable for low impact games and theatre. A small meeting room is situated to the rear of the stage at a lower level. Sports equipment is not available and the total complex is less than .25 of an acre with an additional acre approximately of car park to the front belonging to the church..

LocationA rural area located on the main road from Borris to New Ross (5.5 km south of Borris.) . Situated at the rear of the school (St Michaels NS Newtown Saint Mullins), and adjacent to the church. No significant nearby housing and not accessible by footpath. Large parking area to the front of the hall for in excess of 30 cars.

AccessWheelchair access to the hall and kitchen but not the meeting room. No Wheelchair toilet.

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Stage Area 5m x 5.6m Small prosceniumarch stage.

Kitchen and Dining area 7.8m x 4.3m Rudimentary

Small Hall /. 12m x 5.6mOld narrow hall one badminton court size.

Meeting room 6m x 4.3m


Typical UsageA busy hall used most winter nights for plays and other activities such as:• ICA Meetings• Irish Dancing• Speech and Drama• Art ClassesAlso used for FAS and Carlow Equality Courses.

Special InterestThe small meeting room illustrated on the following page, is a good example of how the under-stage space common in most halls of a similar age, can be used effectively. This room is directly under the stage but still has an access hatch to the main hall, through which chairs etc can be passed if needed.

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111. Oak Tree Court HallBorris Co. CarlowBuilt: 2003


Breda Lawlor Caretaker,key holder. Bookings 059 9773537

Respond Voluntary Housing Parent Organisation 0818 357901

[email protected]

Owned by the Respond Voluntary Housing Association charity and operated by residents of Respond’s Oak Tree estate. All staff are voluntary.

DescriptionA small community facility located in a housing estate Includes a small general purpose hall, meeting rooms, a computer room and a small kitchen. A garden to the rear can be used as a small play area. The total site is less than .5 of an acre.

LocationLocated on the edge of Borris village the facility is accessible by footpath from within the estate but not by footpath from the village. Recessed road parking for approximately 8 cars with additional road-side parking available on the estate.

AccessFully wheelchair accessible but with a steep rise up to the main road from the front door.


Hall 10m x 6m Not suited to active sports.

Computer Area 4m x 3m

Kitchen and Dining area 2.75m x 2m Very small

Small Hall / meeting room. 4m x 3.6m Not suited for active sports.

Outdoor Facilities Small rear garden ¼ acre approximately.

Typical UsageMainly classes and busy during the day especially in winter (Septem-ber to June.).

Jewellery makingVEC CoursesAromatherapyActive RetirementLadies GroupArt Classes.

Low summer usage. The building closes at 10:30pm.

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112. Old Leighlin Community CentreOld LeighlinBuilt: Opened 2004

Contact Details Status ContactAlice O’ Leary Keyholder, 059 9722240

The Facility is operated as a community organisation within the fol-lowing organisation structure. There are no staff employed.

DescriptionA modern hall built in 2004, this facility is community owned and operated. Located in the village of Old Leighlin (Population approxi-mately 300), this facility is one of the larger sports halls (4 Court Hall), in the area. While no staff are employed at present, the committee has targeted the future employment of a full time member of staff. Some courses have been subcontracted by the hall committee how-ever the significant majority of hall usage is by individual hour hire. The building has a toilet suitable for people with a disability, however there is no lift in the building to the first floor.

Facilities Size DescriptionSports Hall 31.2 x 18 meters

Kitchen and Dining areaModern commercial kitchen

Meeting room downstairs 5 x 5.5 meters Also used for light snacks.

Meeting room upstairs. 7 x 6 metersAlso used as a warm up area

Gym 138 square metersL shaped 17 x 4 & 20 x 3.5 meters.

Typical UsageBookings are accepted on a first come first served basis with Autumn and Winter hall bookings close to capacity between 6 pm and 11 pm. Hire fees are adjusted according to the means of the group. For example juvenile and school use is €20 per hour with most others at €30 per hour.

Some courses (Aerobics), have been subcontracted by the hall com-mittee however the significant majority of hall usage is by individual hour hire. The upstairs meeting room has proven effective for yoga classes.

Main Hall

The Four court hall has two small cross hall basketball courts and one full size Basketball court all equipped with hoops. The hall is operated as a one pitch indoor football facility. A first floor balcony provides the main viewing area.

Used mainly for 5 a side, camogie, athletics and soccer training as well as basketball train-ing and competitions.

The Gym is ‘L’ shaped and includes free weights, resistance and cardiovascular machines. Gym membership is approximately 60% male and 40% female. There are also four ground floor changing and shower rooms.

Hall Hire on demand, 6 – 11 midweek

Gym 6 – 9:30 midweek 10 – 12 noon Saturday.

Special InterestThe heating system for the building is an underfloor wood chip burner (100 kwh). This system was installed at the building stage. This type of heat source is sufficient for both space and water heating and is less expensive per kilowatt hour (Kwh) than most alternatives.

The cost of the hall construction (Circa €800,000 in 2007), was reduced through the use of local skills and careful attention in the design and fit out process. Comparable scale facilities more typically cost circa €1,200,000.

This facility is a worthwhile reference for similar organisations at the design, planning or build stage of a similar building type.

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113. Rathanna HallRathanna, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1883 redeveloped in 2006


Anna Whitford Bookings & Keyholder 087 1254708

Owned by the Parish and administered by an elected committee from the community each year.

DescriptionAn old school building that has been extensively and effectively renovated to include a small hall with stage, small changing rooms, a kitchen. The facility is driven more by local drama groups than sports (Blackstairs Youth Drama, Rathanna Drama Group). No sports equip-ment available.

LocationIn the middle of a small village with a low population, in a rural area. Accessible by foot path, with sufficient cross road parking for approxi-mately twenty cars.

AccessThere is wheelchair access, all facilities are on the ground floor.

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Small Hall 11.5m x 9.1mNot ideal for sports but an effective small theatre.

Stage Area 4m x 3m approx

A small stage with access from the rear to the shower, changing rooms.

Kitchen and Dining area 3.5m x 5m

Changing Rooms

Small area to the rear of the stage for changing, with shower. Not suitable for team changing.

Outdoor FacilitiesUndeveloped green area (1.5 acres), to the rear of the facility.

Typical UsageThe facility is available for a wide range of activities including:

SalsaKeep FitYogaFirst AidYouth DramaWeddings and 21st

Funeral ReceptionsCivil Defence training and changing area.Meetings

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114. Rathoe Hall & Sports CentreRathoe, Co CarlowBuilt: 1837 redeveloped in 1982 & 2003


Ann Connors Keyholder 059 9148647www.ballonvillage.com

Seamus Hogan Bookings, Chairman 059 9148633


DescriptionA very old but modern restoration that includes a playschool pre-school and after school facility, squash courts, and meeting rooms. There is an unused room upstairs and an office for the local FAS scheme. There are no outdoor facilities.

LocationIn the small village of Rathoe, accessible by footpath and with off street parking for circa fifteen cars with on street parking also avail-able. The site is circa one third of an acre.

AccessThe ground floor facilities are accessible by wheelchair.


Small Sports Hall 7.4m x 12m9.8m x 6.2m

Small sports hallTwo squash courts

Playschool 12m x 6.2m Dedicated playschool area also used for meetings.

Stage Area None


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Typical UsageAvailable for use by any group or individual, the facility is used for:

Play school, preschool and after school activities.Badminton (Individual and Badminton club.)WhistMeetingsSquashFuneral receptions.Song and story night

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115. Scout HallBagenalstown, Co CarlowBuilt: Reopened in 2000


CarolSecretary, Keyholder Bookings

[email protected]

A scout club building, owned through trustees and operated as a club under the rules of “Scouting Ireland”.

DescriptionA terraced house with a concrete rear garden and a large grass area/pitch extending from the rear of the building. The building consists of meeting rooms, a kitchen, an office and storage areas.

LocationLocated off the main street in Bagenalstown, directly abutting the pavement.

AccessAccess to the ground floor and rear of the building only, for wheel-chair users.


Kitchen and activity area 7m x 8m

A large groundfloor multi purpose room with rudimentarycatering facilities.

Meeting room upstairs. 8m 5.5m A general play and

meeting area.

Outdoor area .5 acre approx.Grass play and camping area circa¾ acre.

Typical UsageThe building is used primarily for scouting activities but is sometimes used for playschool activities and meetings. It may be possible to negotiate access to the building and grounds through discussion with the Club.

Special InterestThe rear fenced grass area is sufficiently large to host a camping or small field event. This grass area is secure and well maintained and within the centre of the town and accessible by footpath.

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116. Bagenalstown Swimming PoolBagenalstown, CarlowBuilt: Swimming facility in place for 70 years retiled in 1989

Contact Details Status ContactMary Foster Keyholder & Bookings 059 9722160

DescriptionAn outdoor heated swimming pool (Main pool and paddling pool), with modern changing rooms and an area for relaxation at poolside. The pool is elevated above the river barrow with its plant and heating system underneath. Significant internal refurbishment has taken place with new tiling etc.

LocationAlongside the river Barrow a mile north of Bagenalstown, the facility can be reached by a river side footpath and has off road parking for circa 20 cars. The site is under a half acre.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the facility and the pool area.


Changing rooms 4m x 7.5mTwo changing rooms with showers.

Pool area Five lane 25 meters longSmall paddling pool

Both pools are in good condition

Small Kitchen 4m x 2mAlso used as a staff room and first aid station.

Typical UsageUsed mainly by local families and children the facility is also booked by organisations such as Beam for dedicated swimming lessons. There are approximately 300 members of the facility and usage varies between 100 – 200 per day depending on the weather.

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117. Ballinabranna GAA ClubBallinabranna Carlow


Pat Carter Manager, Maintenance & Bar Staff 059 9146232

DescriptionA large sports hall with a full scale bar and commercial kitchen, this facility provides a training base for the Clubs players (Adjoining Com-petition pitch.) as well as a sports hall for the surrounding communi-ties. A portable stage is available for play’s and musical events. The bar staff are part time and the maintenance man is employed under a FAS scheme.

The cost of the hall hire is on a sliding scale at the discretion of the manager. The standard fee is €25 per hour and no charge for local school use.


2 Changing rooms 4m x 4.5meters

Bar/ Lounge

Small Kitchen 18.5 x 11 meters 3 Badminton Courts

Typical UsageThe local community games group have won the national badminton title for the past 27 years and this facility provides their main training base. Midweek demand is high however aside from periods of poor weather, weekend use is low. The hall and adjoining kitchen are used for funeral catering as well as communion meals and 21sts.

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Timetable

Midweek Basketball, Badminton, Indoor Soccer, Indoor hurling.

Saturday Football Training

The hall is operated on a hire basis and no specific services are deliv-ered directly, such as yoga or aerobics.

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118. Ballinkillen GAA ClubBallykillen, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1994


Breda Lawlor Keyholder 087 9377386

Michael Doyle Secretary, Bookings 059 9775153086 3636704


DescriptionA GAA club with one pitch and two changing rooms. Pitch floodlight-ing suitable for training but not competition.

LocationIn the village of Ballykillen accessible by footpath. Sufficient off street car parking for in excess of 30 cars.

AccessReasonable wheelchair access to the building.


Kitchen and Dining area None

Small Hall / meeting room. 9m x 4.5m

Changing Rooms Two 4m x 3.7m

Outdoor Facilities Pitch With training floodlighting.

Typical UsagePrimarily for club members but sometimes used for local organization meetings. The nearby Ballinkillen social club provides an alternative venue for meetings etc.

GA MRC/S

119. Fenagh GAA ClubFenagh Village, Co Carlow


Agnes Canavan Bookings & Keyholders 086 2607767Club Mobile

Owned and operated as a club under GAA rules. Annual committee elections open to club members only. With the exception of the part time FAS worker, all staff are voluntary

DescriptionA single pitch club with a small club house including changing rooms. The pitch is floodlit to training light standard.

LocationOn the edge of Fenagh in a residential area, the facility can be reached by footpath and has parking for circa 30 cars. The site is circa 9 acres.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the club house and all facilities are on the ground floor.


Small Hall / meeting room. 10m x 8m Kitchen & meeting room

Sports Equipment Simple Football training equipment.

Changing Rooms 5.5m x 4m Two changing rooms

Outdoor Facilities GAA Pitch

Typical UsageUsed exclusively by club members for training, competition and club affairs.

MRGA

120. Fighting Cocks GAA ClubBallynurney near Rathoe, Co CarlowBuilt: Early 1990’s


Niall Byrne Secretary, Bookings & Keyholders


OwnershipOwned and operated as a club under GAA rules. Annual committee elections open to club members only. With the exception of the part time FAS worker, all staff are voluntary.

DescriptionA large GAA pitch with associated club house including two dressing and shower rooms and a meeting room/kitchen. There is also a small grass training area. The pitch has some self installed training lights.

LocationLocated rurally on the main road it is accessible by car but not by footpath. There is sufficient off road parking for in excess of 30 cars. The site is approximately five acres.

AccessSome wheelchair access to the building.


Kitchen and Dining area 9.25 x 4.25 Meeting room &kitchen area.

Changing rooms Two 4m x 3.6m

Typical UsagePrimarily for club members but available and used for meetings by community clubs etc. A donation towards operating costs may be requested for such meetings etc. A FAS worker is shared with one other club.

MROF SDBA

121. Garryhill Handball Club Garryhill, Co. CarlowBuilt: Originally established in 1924 the present building was erected in 1984


Sean Ryan Keyholder, Bookings


Owned and operated as a sports club through a trustee and com-mittee structure. An annual general meeting elects a hall committee from the current membership.

DescriptionA large simple building hosting two handball alleys and changing rooms. The building was constructed specifically for handball and as such has limited “other use” flexibility.

LocationIn a rural area distant from any significant housing, the facility is not accessible by footpath. There is significant off road parking for in ex-cess of 30 cars. Note that the hall is set back off the road in a wooded area close to Garryhill crossroads and it is possible to drive unaware past the building.

AccessThere is limited access to the facility for wheelchairs due to small steps and narrow doorways, the courts in particular are difficult to access for people with mobility disabilities.


Handball Courts 60 x 3040 x 20

International standardNational Standard

Changing Rooms5m x 2m5m x 3m Small and rudimentary.


Typical UsageHandball use only.

C/S SS

122. Leighlinbridge GAA ClubLeighlinbridge, Co Carlow

Contact Details Status ContactPaul Monahan Keyholder 087 62560341One part time FAS worker (Keyholder)

DescriptionLocated on an old allotment now the club’s pitch, the club house was built in 1984 and is primarily used by Club players for changing and meetings. The club is accessible by footpath from the small housing estate it is within. The site is approximately five acres in size.

Facilities Size4 Changing rooms 6.27 x 4 meters.Store rooms2 ToiletsI Meeting Room

Typical UsagePrimarily a changing facility for club players. The meeting room is available to community groups at no charge.

MROF SDC/S SSH

SD MRGA

123. Mount Leinster Rangers GAA ClubLocation: Borris, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1988


Conor McCarthy PRO, Keyholder, Bookings 059 9773825

Owned and operated as a club under GAA rules. Annual committee elections open to club members only.

With the exception of the part time FAS worker, all staff are voluntary.

DescriptionA hurling and football club located alongside the main Borris to New Ross road. The facility includes a changing room and meeting facility as well as an equipment storage shed. One large pitch and sufficient parking for approximately 20 cars. The site is approximately 6 acres.

LocationLocated on a main road in a rural area the facility is primarily acces-sible by car. There are no footpaths to the facility.

AccessRamps required for access to the main building (Small steps).



Meeting room 9m x 4.3m

Changing Rooms Two 4.5m x 4.9m

Outdoor FacilitiesOne large GAA pitch with flood lighting

Typical UsagePrimarily for club members but can be hired for specific events. Used for

HurlingFootballSummer Camps

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C/S

124. Naoimh Eoin GAALocation: Myshall, Co. CarlowBuilt: The clubhouse commenced building in 1998


Michael Whelan Bookings 087 9034937


DescriptionA GAA club with two pitches one of which has competition flood-lighting. The parish pitch is to the rear of the site, this includes a grass athletics track. Totalling approximately14 acres. The club house building is modern and well maintained however a number of inter-nal rooms have yet to be completed. There are some drainage prob-lems with parts of the pitch but in general it has been well drained.

LocationAt present the facility is slightly distant from significant housing and does not have a footpath access. However significant house building is taking place at the boundary of the club (2007), which may sur-round the facility in housing. Sufficient off street car parking for in excess of 30 cars is available.

AccessRamped wheelchair access to the buildings ground floor, a lift shaft and a second hand lift are included within the building but have yet to be installed.

GASSH SD

Facilities Size CommentKitchen and Dining area

16m x 10 A shell at present.

Small Hall /meeting room.

21m x 17m A shell at present, used for adhoc gym training.

Changing Rooms 4: 11m x 9m20m x 11m

To be dressing rooms for the gym

Gym 35m x 27m

A gym space at present with no equipment sand as such is not yet functional.

Outdoor Facilities Two pitches and a warm up area.

Typical UsagePrimarily for club members but sometimes used for local organization meetings. Busy most nights May to September for training. In winter the facility is used 3- 4 nights a week for training.

Mens Football TrainingLadies FootballCamogieOccasional community meetings.

Special InterestWhilst the building interior needs to be completed, the club has developed its ground facilities well. Having encountered the issues and costs of floodlighting and pitch development, the club sourced cost effective solutions. The Club is a good reference point for other organisations seeking to develop cost effective floodlighting and pitch development.

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MRSIC/S

125. St Mullins GAA ClubLocation: St Mullins, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1996


Ger Lennon Secretary, KeyholderBookings 087 7783124

Larry Redmond Caretaker, Keyholder


DescriptionA very modern facility well designed changing facilities and indoor training and meeting areas. A well equipped gym (Fixed and loose weights and some aerobic machines.). A full size GAA pitch with competition floodlighting and a small training pitch.

LocationLocated in a rural area the facility is accessible primarily by car. There is no footpath access. There is sufficient car parking (In excess of 30 cars.) with plans for additional parking spaces.

AccessRamps at the entrance and a wheelchair toilet.

Facilities Size CommentSports Hall NoneGym 10m x 4.8m Well equippedKitchen 5.4m x 2.6m New Small Hall / meeting room. 6.5m x 8.7m A well appointed room

Changing Rooms Two 4.5m x 5.4mTwo 7m x 3.8m

Typical UsageSports facilities for members of the club, meeting facilities available for non club members and organisations..

HurlingGaelic FootballCamogie.Ladies football

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GA MRGYM SD

126. Tinryland GAA ClubTinryland, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1970’s & extended over time


Linda Kenny Bar Manager, Bookings059 9132027087 [email protected]

Owned by the Tinryland GAA club and operated as a GAA club with a club bar licence. Overseen by the clubs Sports and Social Committee. Operated by voluntary coaching staff and full and part time bar staff.

DescriptionTwo handball alleys, gym, changing rooms, meeting room, small sports hall and two GAA pitches with floodlighting on one. The gym has a mixture of loose and fixed weights as well as some cardio vascular machines. The site is approximately 13 acres.

LocationOn the edge of the new Carlow Bypass on the Carlow Wexford road. Accessible by car only and distant from housing. Parking available for approximately forty cars.

AccessDownstairs facility are accessible by wheelchair with the exception of the handball alleys. No lift to upstairs meeting room, gym and


Sports Hall 15m x 8.5

Used mainly for social events, not practical as a sports facility at present.

Gym 7.6m


Rudimentary fortea and sandwiches only.

Meeting room. 7.5m x 3.3m

Handball Alleys (2) 40 ft by 20 ftStandard glass walled with a raked viewing area.

Dressing Rooms Two @ 4m x 6m Two @ 7.6m x 2.6m

Typical Usage

ICAAthletics ClubParish Groups

Usage of the handball courts and gym are for members of these relevant clubs only, meeting room bookings available for all groups.

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MROD GAC/SGYM

127. Ardough National SchoolBilboa, Co CarlowBuilt 1958Size: 2 Classrooms, 22 children

Contact Details Status ContactPauline Lawlor Principal 059 9140611


DescriptionA rural small school with limited sports facilities outdoors including a small GAA pitch and a large tarmac area which is to be converted into a basketball court. A new building includes a general purpose hall suitable for low impact sports. There are also a computer facility in the building.

LocationTo the West of the County in a remote rural area, not adjacent to any housing and not connected by footpath. The recently tarred area to the front of the building and the new entrance to same, could be used as off road parking for circa 30 cars. The site is approximately three acres.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the building and all facilities are on the ground floor. There is a wheelchair toilet in the building.


Indoor Facilities General purpose room

Outdoor Facilities Small GAA pitch basketball court pending.

Typical UsageAccess to the facility is available for the local community including a women’s group overseen by the VEC.

MRGASD

128. Ballinabranna National SchoolBallinabranna , County CarlowBuilt 1952Size: 143 Classrooms, 6 children

Contact Details Status ContactJoe Doheny Principal 059 9146253


DescriptionA rural school with some sports facilities including an indoor general purpose room and a small GAA and outdoor basketball facility

LocationLocated in a rural area with some housing nearby, the facility can not be reached by footpath. The site is approximately one acre in size and there is no off road parking.

AccessThere is wheelchair access and all facilities are on the ground floor, there is also a wheelchair toilet.


Indoor Facilities 6.6m x 14.5m Small general purpose room

Outdoor Facilities Small GAA pitch and a fullsize basketball court (Tarmac)

Typical UsageUsed primarily by students the facility is not ordinarily accessible for visiting groups etc. There is a local church music group which uses the school on Sunday but no other external usage aside from this.

MRSSH GA

129. Ballinkillen National SchoolBallinkillen, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1810, refurbished in 1998 & 1996


Kevin Cuddy Principal 059 9775153

Operated as a National School and managed by a Board of Man-agement elected every four years with the local Parish Priest as the Chairman.

DescriptionA five classroom national school with limited indoor sports facilities. There is one small undeveloped field to the rear of the school that is used for sports.

LocationLocated on the main street of the village, accessible by footpath with on street and minor off street parking.

AccessNo lift to the second floor and reasonable ground floor wheelchair access. Yes some pe

Facilities Type Description

Indoor Facility Small general purpose hall A converted classroom

Outdoor Facilities Outdoor playing area. Small Field

Typical UsageRestricted to school students some meeting facilities may be possible for local groups however the nearby Ballinkillen Social Club is primarily used as the local meeting venue. The school facilities have only been used to date by parent teacher and Board of Management groups.

GASSH MR GA MR

130. Ballymurphy / St patrick’s national SchoolBallymurphyBuilt: 1964Size: 3 classes, 46


Mary Murphy Principal 059 9773512

Operated as a National School under the purview of the catholic church. A Board of Management is elected every four years from parents of the school pupils.

DescriptionA National School with an outdoor play area to the rear.

Locationlocated adjacent to the small village of Ballymurphy. No footpath access and limited local housing. Some Buntús equipment in the school.

Access Wheelchair access possible to the side of the building. No wheelchair toilet.


Outdoor SportsSmall grass pitch to the rear.Concrete play areas at the rear and side of the building.

Typical UsageThe facility is primarily for school students and staff, the adjacent Ballymurphy hall is used by the community for meetings etc.

132. Borris Vocational SchoolBorris, Co. CarlowBuilt: Rebullt 2007


Caroline Secretary059 [email protected]

A Post Primary School managed by the County Carlow Vocational Education Committee. A Board of Management is elected every four years from parents of the school pupils.

DescriptionA large modern school undergoing extensive redevelopment. A large sports hall is nearing completion with associated changing rooms for indoor and outdoor facilities. A fitness suite is to be developed on the sports hall balcony. Two outdoor pitches are in place and three basketball courts are under construction. The school is developing its range of sports equipment.

LocationLocated at the edge of Borris accessible by footpath and in the midst of housing.

AccessThe hall is wheelchair accessible throughout.


Outdoor Sports

Two pitches (GAA pitch a bit narrow), soccer pitch (Slightly small).A large tarmac area to the side of the com-plex will be developed as basketball courts (3) and one volleyball courts.

Indoor Sports

A large hall (30m x 15.5m) with a recessed stage/exit area.A fitness suite

Changing Rooms

Two @ 5m x 5m each.

Typical UsageSoccer clubs, band practise groups, aerobics classes and the community games hired the previous sports facilities.

GA MRFS LSH

131. Borris Mixed National School (previously Sacred Heart)Borris, Co. CarlowBuilt: 25 years oldSize: 170 students, 8 classes


Pádraig O’ Gorman Principal 059 9773402


DescriptionA modern school with landscaped grounds. A general purpose hall is used as a dining area and for sports activities. There is a large football pitch and basketball court (Tarmac) as well as a soft play surface and tarmac play areas. There is however a bad slops on the pitch to the extent that school competitions are played elsewhere. Some indoor sports equipment is available such as Buntus.

LocationAt the rear of the church off the main street in Borris. The facility can be reached by footpath.

AccessAll facilities are on the ground floor and accessible by wheelchair. The school is split level and both levels can only be reached externally by wheel chair.


Outdoor SportsA large football pitch and basketball court. A bright coloured soft play surface is in place at the rear of the building.

Indoor Sports A general purpose hall can be used for sports, 11m x 8.5m

Typical UsageUsed mainly by students and staff, but may be available to external groups if permission is granted by the Board of Management. At present the hall is used by:• The Rahanna Band.• Borris Scouts

GASSH MR

133. Drummond / St Brendans National School,Drummond, near St Mullins, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1985Size: 2 classrooms, 26


Seoasamh O’ Maolain Principal 051 424744


DescriptionA rural National School with a small modern sports hall/all purpose room and an outdoor pitch. There is a range of small sports equip-ment, the school and grounds are on a 1 acre site.

LocationThe school is in a rural area with few surrounding houses, not acces-sible by footpath. The schools is directly alongside the Drummond hall and the school shares the use of the neighbouring basketball pitch.

AccessThe school facilities are all on the ground floor and are accessible by wheelchair, there is no wheelchair toilet at the school, however one is planned (2007).


Outdoor Sports Small playing pitch to the rear of the facility.

Indoor Sports

A small hall 8.7m x 6.5m, suitable for activi-ties however too small for competitive play (Less than one badminton court.).

Typical UsagePrimarily used by students and staff, not yet available to the public as the Drummond hall is adjacent to the building. Requests can be

GASSH MR

134. Garryhill / St Finians National School Garryhill, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1936Size: 3 classes


Lian Shinners Principal 059 9727355


DescriptionA small rural school with no indoor sports facilities. There is a small grass pitch to the rear and a basketball/tennis tarmac area.

LocationIn a rural area not close to significant housing, the facility can not be reached by footpath and is on approximately two acres.

AccessThere is a wheelchair ramp into the school and the adjacent portakabin classroom.



Outdoor Facilities Basketball/Tennis court, small GAA pitch.

Typical UsageUsed mainly by school students the facility is not ordinarily hired out to others. However courses on personal development

GA

135. Leighlinbridge National SchoolLeighlinbridge, Co CarlowBuilt: 1964Size: 188 students, 9 teachers

Contact Details Status ContactJohn Thredgold Principal 059 9721796


DescriptionThe school is undergoing renovation which includes the extension of its general purpose room roof which was leaking. This room is suit-able for less robust sports. Outdoor sports facilities include a tarmac basketball court and a small grass pitch.

LocationOn the edge of Leighlinbridge, the facility can be reached by footpath and there is recessed parking for approximately ten cars.

AccessThere are wheelchair ramps, toilet in place at the school.


Outdoor Sports Small grass pitchBasketball court (tarmac)

Indoor Sports General purpose room 14m x 7.9mLarge classroom 7.2m x 8.2m

Typical UsageUsed primarily by school students and staff, the facility is also used for parent teacher meetings and Board of management meetings as well as a pooling station during elections. Typically groups use the Parish centre for meetings and other related community activities.

GASSH

136. Muinebheag Vocational SchoolBagenalstown, Co CarlowBuilt: 1964Size: 269 students

Contact Details Status ContactDavid O’ Flaherty Principal 9721335

Operated as a Post Primary School under the purview of the County Carlow Vocational Education Committee. A Board of Management is elected annually from parents of the school pupils.

DescriptionA second level school with very limited grounds and sports facilities. There are no indoor sports facilities in the building while an outdoor basketball court and a tarmac and grass play area provide the only outdoor sports facilities. An adjacent sports ground to the rear of the building which is owned by the local residents, can be used for football etc. This land is to be developed as a sports hall and gym in the near future, see following. The school has a new principal and he is anxious.

LocationAt the edge of urban Bagenalstown, the facility is surrounded by housing and is accessible by footpath. There is limited off road park-ing for circa 20 cars.

AccessGround floor access is possible however there is no lift in the building. It is proposed to install a lift in 2008.


Outdoor Sports

A Basketball Court (Tarmac).Grass general play area.A pitch area (Adjacent to build-ing but in separate ownership.).

Indoor Sports None

Indoor Community FacilitiesClassrooms and Computer rooms, available for hire/use for appropriate courses etc.Meeting rooms are available.

Typical UsageSports facilities are used by school students only. Additional facilities are due to be constructed in one to two years.

Special Interest

EducationThere is a keen willingness by the school principle for the school to be used by the wider community as a centre for further edu-cation. To this end the school welcomes proposals for courses and the use of its facilities outside of school timetable especially during summer holidays and the evening. The schools com-puter facilities in particular offer a potential public training location for IT skills.

The school will develop and operate courses suggested by the public if they can be self financing, this typically requires 10 students per course.

SportsThe school offers a summer camp which includes sports activities.

The proposed sports hall (four badminton court size) and outdoor sports facilities (handball wall and basketball.), are to be built partially on the school grounds. These facilities will be open to access by the general public with priority times for the school (8am to 5:30pm).

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137. Myshall National School Myshall, Co. CarlowBuilt: 1954Size: 2 classes


Noel McGarvey Principal 059 91557750


DescriptionThe school has no indoor sports facilities as the previous general purpose room had been converted into offices.. There is a large hard-court areas for three basketball courts/soccer pitches.

LocationA rural school close to housing on approximately a three quarter acre site.

AccessWheelchair access to the facility is possible with ramps at the entrances. All facilities are on the ground floor.


Indoor Facilities 7.5m x 5mPrevious general pur-pose room converted to offices.

Outdoor Facilities Three basketball courts/soccer.

Typical UsageUsed mainly by students there are limited facilities for external groups.

GA

138. Newtown / St Michaels National SchoolNewtown near Saint MullinsBuilt: 1943Size: 2 classrooms, 29 students


Ellen Brigitte Principal 059 9724499


DescriptionThe school has no indoor sports facilities but significant surround-ing land (Circa 1 acre), used for team sports and general play (Pitch and two basketball courts (Cement)). Basketball loops and some rudimentary sports equipment such as balls etc.

LocationA rural National school located on the main Borris to New Ross road and adjacent to the Newtown Hall. Not accessible by footpath with little housing nearby.



Outdoor Sports

A small pitch to the rear of the building (Tree in mid pitch.).Two Basket ball court/play areas with a concrete surface.

Typical UsageUsed primarily by students and staff. Grounds may be used by external groups depending on the agreement of the Board of Management. The building is not ordinarily accessible for external groups.

GA MR

140. Nurney National SchoolNurney, Co CarlowBuilt: 1951Size: 38 students, 2 teachers, 3 classrooms


Liam Nolan Principal 059 [email protected]

Operated as a National School and managed by a Board of Manage-ment elected every four years..

DescriptionA rural small school with no indoor sports facilities, a grass pitch and a tarmac basketball court. The grass pitch is badly sloped towards the road

LocationIn a rural area adjacent to the village, the facility can be accessed by footpath and there is very poor on road parking at the site. The site is approximately 2 acres.

AccessThere is no wheelchair access.


Indoor Faclities None

Outdoor Facilities Grass pitchBasketball Court (tarmac)

Typical UsageThere is limited use by external groups however the facility is avail-able and used by:

Residents groups.Soccer club meetings.

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139. Newtown NSLocation: Near Fenagh, BagenalstownBuilt: 1983Size: 100 students, 4 classes, 5 teachers.


Liam Nolan Principal 059 [email protected]

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DescriptionA rural national school with a small general purpose room as well as a basketball and grass volleyball facility outside.

LocationIn a rural area on a two acre site with limited recessed off road parking.

AccessThere are small steps at the entrance and wheelchair access is possible with assistance.


Indoor Sports 12m x 6.5m General purpose with a pianoand a small demountable stage

Outdoor Facilities

Basketball, pitch & volleyball area

Typical UsageThe school facilities have been used in the past for old folks meetings, however this is not a norm.

SSH GA

142. Our Lady Queen of the Universe NSBagenalstown, Co CarlowBuilt: 1956Size: 215 students, 8 classes


George Darcy Principal 059 9721075


DescriptionA large National School surrounded by approximately one acre of grounds (Mix of grass, concrete and tarmac playing surfaces.). The school has limited indoor sports facilities with a small single court hall more suited to plays and light activities. This hall is marked for a badminton court, however radiators are at floor level.

LocationIn the Centre of Bagenalstown with limited off road parking for staff.

AccessThere are access points in the school for wheelchair users, all facilities are at ground floor level.


Indoor Faclities A small hall 13.6m x 9.2m with a small stage

Outdoor Facilities Grass and hard play areaBasketball Court (tarmac)No marked football pitch

Typical UsageUsage of the indoor facilities are reserved primarily for the students, staff and interactions with parents during teacher meetings etc. It may however be possible to hire the hall for external events especially if these have a community focus. The hall is only accessible however through the school buildings and this limits the practicality of its access by the general public due to the risk of disturbing classrooms etc.

Classrooms have the potential as meeting rooms however these have greater restrictions on their use by external groups due to the students work and the general classroom infrastructure in place.

GA MRSSH

141. Old Leighlin National SchoolOld Leighlin neart Leighlin BridgeBuilt: 1979Size: 6 classrooms, 120 pupils


George Hughes Principal 059 9722166


DescriptionA national school with no indoor sports facilities. There are outdoor play, basketball (Tarmac) and grass areas.

LocationOn the edge of Old Leighlin the school is not accessible by footpath. The total site is approximately 2 acres.

AccessThere is some wheelchair access to the facility and all facilities are on the ground floor.


Indoor Faclities 9.6m x 7.2m Large classroom

Outdoor Facilities Large field & pitch, swingsand a slide. One basketball court & a large tarmac area.

Typical UsageUsed primarily by students and staff and not ordinarily used by exter-nal groups. Applications for use can be made to the schools Board of Management.

GA

144. Rathoe National SchoolRathoe, Co CarlowBuilt: 1968Size: 6 teachers, 135 pupils


Blathnaid McDermott Principal 059 9148786


DescriptionA rural school with five lass rooms and a computer room. The school has an outdoor basketball court and a small GAA grass pitch. Have all purpose with carpet bean bag games

LocationOn the edge of Rathoe village, the facility can be accessed by foot-path and is on a circa 2 acre site. The school has access to the nearby Rathoe hall.

AccessAll facilities are on the ground floor and not accessible by wheelchair.


Indoor Faclities None

Outdoor Facilities Small grass GAA pitch & a tarmac basketball court.

Typical UsageUsed primarily by students, the facility is not ordinarily available for external groups.

GA MRSDSSH

143. Presentation De La Salle SchoolBagenalstown, Co CarlowBuilt 1985Size: 420 students

Contact Details Status ContactAnn Keating Principal 9721860

Operated by the De La Salle brothers the school is also overseen by a Board of Management which is elected every four years.

DescriptionA modern school in spacious grounds with some porta-cabins. The facility includes a sports/performance hall, outside basketball courts and pitches.

LocationOn the inner edge of Bagenalstown village, the facility is accessible by footpath and is close to housing.

AccessAll facilities are on the ground floor and ramps provide wheelchair access into the building. A toilet for people with disabilities is also available in the main building.


Outdoor Sports2 Pitches, close to full size.3 Tarmac basketball courts which can be converted to a tennis court.

Indoor Sports

Hall: 18.5m x 7.5m with a stage approximately 5 meters deep.3 Badminton courts marked in the hall with basketball nets in place.

Typical UsageThe indoor hall facility is typically available for student and staff use only. The hall is not used by external groups but this may be nego-tiable especially for local/community groups.

MRGASSH

146. Scoil Mhuire National SchoolDrumphea, Co. CarlowBuilt: 2003Size: 70 students, 3 classes


Mairéad Fitzgerald Principal 059 9727316


DescriptionA modern and contemporary building with a recreation room or gen-eral purpose room and an outdoor basketball court and pitch. There is some small sports equipment within the school. There is limited spectator standing room in the hall.

LocationLocated in a rural area, the facility is situated close to the local church and a small gathering of houses. There is parking for approximately 20 cars off the main road in a recessed parking area.

AccessWheelchair accessible throughout.


Outdoor Sports Basketball Court (Tarmac).Pitch (Not full size).

Indoor Facilities Sports Hall 13Computer room

Typical UsageUsed mainly by the school the general purpose room has a direct entrance from the outside and is used for a variety of meetings in the community as well as a rehearsal space for the local drama group.

GASSH MR

145. Saint Bridget’s National SchoolBagenalstown, Co CarlowBuilt: Size: classrooms, 122 pupils and 7 teachers


Hamish Beaton Principal 059 9721984sbpupil.ias@eircomnet


DescriptionA national school with no indoor sports facilities, there are however outdoor play facilities including basketball (Tarmac, to be lined in the near future.) and grass areas. The school occasionally uses the Daniel McGrath hall which is across the road, for indoor sports.

LocationThe school is located within the village and is accessible by footpath from the surrounding housing. There is no significant off road parking.

AccessThere is wheelchair access to the facility and a wheelchair toilet..


Indoor Faclities None One classroom is available for general activities such as arts.

Outdoor Facilities Grass and basketball area

Typical UsageUsed primarily by students and staff and not ordinarily used by external groups. Applications for use can be made to the schools Board of Management.

GA

148. Glynn / St Mullins National SchoolGlynn, Co CarlowBuilt: 1942Size: 3 classrooms, 62


Pádraig Cronin Principal 051 424892


DescriptionA small rural National School, there are no indoor sports facilities and an outside basketball court.

LocationOn the edge of the village of Glynn, there are few surrounding houses and the facility is not accessible by footpath.

AccessSmall step at the entrance, all facilities are on the ground floor. No wheelchair toilet.

Facilities DescriptionOutdoor Sports Large Basketball Court

Indoor Sports None

Typical UsageApproval from the Board of management is required to access the building for meetings etc, this is unlikely for non school activities.

GA MR

147. St Mary’s National SchoolLocation: BagenalstownBuilt: 1968Size: 4 classes & 84 pupils


Amy Kidd Principal 059 9721021


DescriptionA small school with no indoor sports facilities and a large tarmac play area as well as a green play area. A single net basketball area is included within this play area.

LocationIn the same grounds as the Church, the school is constrained on its site. There is off road parking for circa 30 cars if required. The site is approximately .25 of an acre.

AccessThere is wheelchair access into the building however there are iso-lated steps at the entrance etc.


Indoor Faclities None No sports facilities

Outdoor Facilities One basketball net

Typical UsageUsed primarily by students and staff, the facility is not ordinarily used by external groups.

GA

CHANGE OF DETAILS FORM / NEW FACILITIES FORM

Full Name of Facility

Contact details

Postal address for facility

Facility phone number

Facility fax number

Facility email address

Facility website address

Facility hours of operationWeekdays Weekends Public Holidays

Please provide below details of the designated contact person for the facility.

Contact Name

Position at facility

Phone number

Mobile phone number

In order to register a new facility or to change the details of an existing facility please photocopy this page, fill out the details, and return to:County Carlow Sports Partnership,Community & Enterprise Department,Athy Road, Carlow.Tel: 059 9136228 email: [email protected]

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CO. CARLOW DIRECTORY OF FACILITIES · FOrEWOrD On behalf of the Community & Voluntary Forum Committee I am delighted to present the “Co. Carlow Directory of Facilities”. The main

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