We made another big step forward at Gortnaglough this week with the next phase of our grounds development.
With safety very much in mind, we have extended the stoned car parking area by developing the former small training pitch on the right as you enter the grounds. The extra space will allow more cars to park safely inside the facility, reduce parking on the public road and make access easier for everyone using Gortnaglough.
The area is not fully laid out yet, so we would ask everyone to be patient and careful over the next few weeks while we define the new parking arrangements.
Our aim is to try stop cars parking directly in front of the clubhouse and along the verge beside the grass pitch, creating a safer pedestrian route from the clubhouse through to the Astro and reducing conflict between vehicles and people moving around the grounds.
In the meantime, please park sensibly, leave access routes clear and follow any temporary arrangements in place while we work out the best use of the additional space.
As always, development comes with a cost. We were delighted to receive a €10,000 Cork County Council grant towards the project, but the club must provide matching funding.
To help meet that cost, we will shortly launch our Christmas Raffle, with 100% of ticket sales going directly towards the car park project. We hope everyone involved with the club will get behind it and help us sell tickets. Full details will follow shortly.
We would welcome your input and comments as we continue working to make Gortnaglough a safer, better facility that our members can be proud of now and for many years to come.
Thank you for your patience, cooperation and continued support.
