Brand new walkway for major Tipperary GAA Club to greatly benefit local community

Nenagh Éire Óg is progressing a plan to develop a 2.5km walkway that will be available to all in the community.

The GAA club has in recent years been involved in a multi-phase expansion of its premises, the most recent element of which included the development of a new playing pitch on a 10-acre site at Stereame. The pitch was seeded earlier this month, located adjacent to Éire Óg's existing 14-acre sports complex.

The club is now turning its attention to developing a community walkway that will connect the two sites. Planned in conjunction with Tipperary Co Council, the fenced and illuminated 2.5km route will provide walkers and runners with a new option connecting St Conlon's Road with Stereame.

Éire Óg has made an application to fund the project to the Community Recognition Fund, which supports the development of community infrastructure and facilities in recognition of the contribution made made by communities in welcoming and hosting significant numbers from Ukraine and other countries.

In presenting the application to the Community Recognition Fund, Éire Óg Vice Chairperson and Development Manager John Tooher stated that “the construction of a community walkway lies at the core of our commitment to maximising our community-based ethos”.

The only facility of its kind in Nenagh, the 3m wide walkway is proposed based on research indicating demand for such an addition to the town. “Nenagh lacks a dedicated public walking track, with locals resorting to public roads for exercise,” Mr Tooher stated.

“Our proposed community walking facility will address this shortcoming. It will offer a safer, more accessible exercising option available year-round, with lighting to help activity in the darker months.