Castlegregory Celtic FC pitch purchase-development

We are absolutely delighted to announce that we are now in a position to PURCHASE and DEVELOP the wonderful pitch we have been renting for a number of years in Illauncaum, Castlegregory (a huge thanks to the Goggin family for their ongoing support).

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for not only our club, but also for our community, as this project will see Castlegregory Celtic FC:

a) secure a permanent home

b) Immediately develop the facilities with planning permission also granted for a new access & car park at the eastern side of the pitch!

Very exciting times indeed!

However, we really need your help! Only through YOUR generous donation will the club be in a position to fulfill this dream. The projected costs of this project are in excess of €100,000 so please give as generously as you can!

Once the pitch purchase is finalised, the immediate development of the facilities will begin with a car park with future plans of developing a state of the art facility to rival the best in the county.

This project will allow the club to develop and grow even further within the local community. Castlegregory Celtic F.C. was founded in 1995 by a group of local football enthusiasts and we currently have a senior side in both Premier A and 3B respectively of the Kerry District League. Our club has also been awarded the FAI Club Mark which recognises best practice in governance, management & administration.

This project will benefit many groups within our community, not just the soccer club, as the pitch is currently used by many local groups such as:

Castlegregory Celtic FC A & B team players

Camp Juniors

FAI Summer Soccer school with 45 children

Local primary & secondary schools

Walking Soccer for over 45s

Couch to 5k running programmes

Since its inception some 27 years ago the club has always been incredibly lucky in the huge support we receive from local people, groups and businesses. We are asking for your generous backing once again to help us to secure this fantastic facility - one we are proud to call "home" now, and for future generations to come. As the Irish saying goes 'ní neart go cur le chéile' (in unity there is strength).

Thank you

Castlegregory Celtic FC Committee