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Director of Schools, Donncha Ó Treasaigh, Principal of Coláiste Mhuire Morgan Heaphy, Minister of State Niall Collins and Chief Executive of LCETB George O’Callaghan | PICTURE: Keith Wiseman
THE LAUNCH of a new astroturf pitch in a County Limerick school has caused excitement amongst students as they filed excitedly onto the pitch for the opening.
Coláiste Mhuire in Askeaton officially unveiled their astroturf field in an event held at the school.
The event was attended by students from the school, Principal Morgan Heaphy, along with chief executive of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board George O’Callaghan, and Director of Schools Donncha Ó Treasaigh from the school’s patron Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB).
Speaking at the official opening, Principal Morgan Heaphy said: “This new pitch further enhances our excellent facilities at Coláiste Mhuire and it provides our students with new opportunities for physical exercise which will contribute to their overall health and wellbeing.”
Minister of State for Skills and Further Education and Fianna Fail TD for Limerick County, Niall Collins was on site to officially open the new astroturf pitch.
Speaking at the official opening, Minister Niall Collins TD said: “I’m delighted to be here today to cut the ribbon on this fantastic facility for students of Coláiste Mhuire. It will enhance the already excellent facilities offered at the school and support multiple sports activities all year round.”
The new facility at the school costing €94,000 received €69,500 funding from the Government’s Sports Capital Programme for an artificial playing surface.
Additional funding was provided by the ETB, as the school’s patron body.
The main contractor was Munster Astroturf, with Rogerson Reddan Associates providing Quantity Surveying services.
Chief executive of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board George O’Callaghan paid tribute to the patron’s capital and procurement team for its management of the project.
“Today’s official opening had to be deferred 2 years due to the pandemic but the students in Coláiste Mhuire have already been enjoying the significant benefits the new astroturf pitch has to offer.”
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