Tipperary sports club secures approval for upgrade of padel courts and community hub

Fort Aengus Tennis Club has received planning permission for a significant overhaul of its base at the Fort Aengus Community Centre on Lalors Lot in Cashel. The approval follows an application submitted to Tipperary County Council in June of last year.

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Under the plans, the club will retire its current tennis courts and install three roofed padel courts. A shared concourse with a dedicated viewing space will link the new courts and is intended to provide a more comfortable setting for both players and supporters.

The project extends beyond the sporting facilities. The community centre that hosts the club is also set for improvement, with proposals to enlarge and modernise the childcare facility as well as to upgrade the multi purpose room. According to the club, these changes will strengthen the centre’s function as a focal point for local groups.

Club members say the redevelopment will not only meet the needs of those already involved but also draw newcomers, reflecting the rising popularity of padel tennis and growing demand for community based amenities.

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