Statement: Dublin GAA Acquire Land at the former Hollystown Golf Club

Tue, 3rd November 2020

Dublin GAA Board have acquired 23 acres of land at Hollystown, Dublin 15, including the former golf clubhouse from Glenveagh Homes.

The lands will be used as a training and playing facility for all Dublin teams and by Tyrrelstown GAA Club. The facilities will also be made available to the local community and schools.

Dublin GAA Board Chairman, Michael Seavers commented:

"I would like to thank Glenveagh for partnering with Dublin GAA in this hugely significant venture.
This is a great day for Gaelic Games in our county. Never before has the value of sports been more relevant to people, both mentally and physically.
Sporting facilities and green spaces are essential in our cities and this strategic development will bring huge benefits to Dublin GAA and to the local community.”

Glenveagh Chief Executive Stephen Garvey commented:

“Our agreement with Dublin GAA demonstrates our commitment to helping local communities to flourish.
It paves the way for state-of-the-art new facilities that will benefit the local area, schools and the wider Dublin GAA community.
As we progress our plans to deliver high-quality new energy-efficient homes we will continue to work with local authorities, public bodies and local residents to enhance the neighbourhoods throughout Ireland in which we operate – with better public amenities, enhanced design features; strong cycle and transport links; and innovative measures to safeguard the local environment."