We are Kinvara Hockey Club, and after 40 years of playing without a home pitch, we are finally building a full-size, multi-sport, all-weather facility for South Galway and North Clare.

Why We're Fundraising

Thanks to your incredible support so far, we have already:

• Secured a 7-acre site

• Obtained full pitch planning permission

• Received major government grant allocations pending raising matched funding.

Next Steps

• 2026: Construction begins on the smaller Training D pitch, as thanks to you we have successfully raised the 5% match funding required to unlock this grant. This will reduce current rental costs and provide greater scheduling flexibility for training.

• 2027: Planned build start for the full-size pitch, pending raising the 30% match funding (circa €390,000) needed to draw down the second grant.

Why We’re Fundraising Now

Our current fundraiser supports the non-grant-eligible costs, including:

• Site loan

• Access works

• Planning permission and professional fees

These are essential project costs that grants do not cover — and community support will help keep the project moving.

Our Story

For over 40 years, our club has existed without a home ground. Training takes place on small astros across the region, and our home matches are held in Athlone — a 180km round trip.

Yet despite these challenges, we have:

• Produced Connacht and Irish players

• Won numerous league titles

• Grown every year

• Built inclusive, social, walking, and schools programmes

This pitch will transform everything — finally giving our young people, families, and future players a place to belong.

What Your Donation Supports

Your contribution helps build:

• A full-size, multi-sport all-weather pitch

• Space for schools, clubs, disability sport, and community activity

• A biodiversity and heritage walking trail

• Safe, accessible sports facilities for all ages and abilities

This will serve our region for decades.

How to Make a Lasting Impact

Click here to Sponsor a Square: All supporters will be acknowledged on a commemorative plaque

Or

Donate now here on our GoFundMe page.

Business Partnership Opportunities

Help us unlock the grants, break ground, and build our home. Learn more

Every euro brings us closer. Thank you for being part of our #LetsBuildIt journey.