Eadestown GAA have big plans for sports facilities

Above: Eadestown Under 16 team

Eadestown GAA has applied for planning permission for a one and a half storey extension (3,24m2) to the front of existing clubhouse.

Also being proposed is 20-metre-high flood lighting incorporating six poles to the perimeter of the main pitch.

A new wastewater treatment system is also in the designs.

Kildare Co Council planners have two months to decide on the application.

Founded in 1884, Eadestown claims to be based in the smallest parish in the diocese of Dublin.

Previously, Ballymore Eustace and Eadestown fielded a combined Minor team under the name Oliver Plunkett's. However, since 2012, Eadestown have fielded their own Minor team.

The Club was recently awarded €41,000 in Sports Capital Grants announced by Minister of State with responsibility for Sport Brendan Griffin.

The funds will go towards upgrading the walking/jogging track and maintaining pitch surfaces.

 More than 70 other club in Co  Kildare also benefited from the Grants.