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TARGET

€750,000

TO DATE

€737,305
98.0%
FUNDS
RAISED
TO DATE

Introduction

The need for a quality Offaly Training Centre has been articulated loud and long in this county and further afield. We need it to give current county players a level playing pitch in terms of competition preparation. We need it to give our young players the best possible chance of being the best they can be. We need it to attract a young people, whose expectations are higher than ever before, to our games. We need it as a hub for the future development of those games – hurling, football, camogie, ladies football.

This development is no luxury – it is an essential element in restoring the status of this county as one of the leading lights of the GAA.

For over thirty years Offaly – sometimes alone – stood up for the smaller counties, taking on the kings of hurling and football and beating them at their own game. But since the turn of the millennium the resources required – finances, facilities, player resources, investment in player pathways and team preparation – have grown out of all proportion. A county with Offaly’s population and resources will now naturally struggle against the big boys or those who invest all resources in one game.

The only hope we have is to get everyone on board and have this county singing harmoniously off the same hymn sheet. Our players deserve not to be second class citizens. Our young people deserve the opportunity to develop their potential just as much as young people in other counties. We have a chance to do it. Our players have defined this county.

Their exploits put this county on the map – gave us a pride in ourselves that only success can bring and elevated our motto to eternal status – The Faithful Never Die!!! Let’s ensure our future generations get the opportunity to script their page, to put their signature on the illustrious story that is Offaly GAA.

Offaly GAA Through The Years

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kierankeenaghan-edit“This development is long overdue and it is an essential element in improving the standard of players, at all ages and levels.”
Kieran KeenaghanOffaly GAA Training Centre Work Group Chairperson
alanmulhall-edit “To have a base for our Development Squads and Academies with pitches, training/dining area and conditioning room will really enhance the experience of being an Offaly Academy player.It will also provide us with a base for the programme we are delivering in conjunction with Athlone IT. All Go Games & School Blitz participants will be afforded the opportunity to avail of the quality centre.”
Alan MulhallOffaly Games Development Manager
michaelduignan-edit“This facility will play a vital part in the resurgence of Offaly hurling and football and in the continued development of our Ladies football and camogie teams. It is a necessity, not a luxury and is for the benefit of all our young people throughout the county. We now need the people of Offaly to contribute what they can financially to make this happen and I am asking you to do what you can to support this excellent development. I personally believe we can return to the top and the success of …
Michael DuignanOffaly GAA Training Centre Fundraising Group
brian whelahan-edit“A very welcome investment in hurling and football and a major step forward in development of our underage system. Every player who has the opportunity to avail of these facilities, will walk out inspired to give their best for The Faithful County.”
Brian WhelahanFormer Offaly Hurling Great
pat_flanagan-edit“The proposed Centre of Excellence will provide players with a base that they can identify as their own. It will offer consistency of training and raise standards and values. It will also provide acknowledgement of player effort and commitment to our county and show the genuine resolve of our County Committee to put in place the necessary facilities to ensure the best opportunity to allow players to progress and succeed.”
Pat FlanaganOffaly Senior Football Manager
padraig“The need for a quality Offaly Training Centre has been articulated loud and long in this county and further afield. We need it to give current county players a level playing pitch in terms of competition preparation. We need it to give our young players the best possible chance of being the best they can be. We need it to attract a young people, whose expectations are higher than ever before, to our games. We need it as a hub for the future development of those games – hurling, football, camog…
Padraig BolandOffaly GAA Chairperson

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