A second phase of development is set to begin at Enniscorthy Sports Hub courtesy of new government investment.

The project was awarded a grant of €300,000 under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF).

Phase one of the Enniscorthy Sports Hub was developed at a cost of €1 million in 2015, following an investment of €850,000 by Wexford County Council and a supporting grant of €150,000. Works consisted of an all-weather 8-lane world-class running track and in-field facility together with extensive floodlighting and carparking facilities.

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Developers will now move forward with Stage 2, which will see the construction of a much-needed sports building on the site, incorporating a sports equipment storage area, changing rooms, toilets, showers and a small staff office. This will enable Enniscorthy Sports Hub to host many track and field athletics competitions and events of regional and national significance. The improved facilities will also support the ongoing work of athletic clubs throughout the county who use Enniscorthy Sports Hub to train and coach their members.

Welcoming the funding Minister Paul Kehoe, TD, said it heralds the dawn of a new and exciting decade for the town and district.  

(CM/JG)