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Plans have been unveiled for an ambitious half a million euro development at the grounds of one of Offaly's oldest and most securely established soccer clubs. There was a great community turnout as Clara Town launched the plans recently which include a full size floodlit all weather pitch and viewing stand for spectators.
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Clara Town Soccer Club will construct a full size floodlit all weather pitch and viewing stand for spectators at their very impressive grounds at Stanley O'Hara Park in Liscaniskey on the outskirts of town.
There has been a great tradition of soccer in Clara for over a century and Clara Town was established in 1966. It has lasted the distance, securing playing fields from a variety of landowners before purchasing and developing their own ground in 1999.
The club attracts members from Clara and outlying areas including Kilbeggan, Moate, Tyrrellspass, Pullough, Ballycumber, Tubber and others.
The absence of a floodlit all weather pitch during the Winter months has been the one glaring gap in their facilities and the development of this is the cornerstone of their new plans. The covered seated stand will be a great asset for supporters while the club house and car park is also being upgraded.
It is a huge undertaking to the club and will cost approximately €475,000. They have received €154,000 in Sports Capital Grants and have to service a big loan of €275,000 which will result in very significant repayments of over €3,000 a month while a €46,000 shortfall also has to be collected. It is hoped to have work on the developments completed this year.
A variety of fundraising events have begun to take place to bring in much needed money.
The big one is trying to get individuals, families and businesses to sponsor a sod for sums ranging from €50 to €250. They have a big sponsored walk on Sunday, May 25 and other events are in the pipeline including quizzes, car washes etc.
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