On Wednesday 28th September 2022, the Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Cllr. Emma Murphy officially opened a refurbished GAA pitch at Tymon Park. The Mayor was joined by representatives from South Dublin County Council, members of Faughs GAA Club and schoolchildren from St. Pius X BNS and Scoil Naomh Iosaf. Designed by SportLabs Ltd. and constructed by Haffey Sports Grounds Ltd. this pitch is specifically designed to cater for maximum use and to support the Council’s objectives regarding delivery of active recreation.
Speaking at the event Mayor Cllr Emma Murphy said “The provision of sports pitches is in line with South Dublin County Councils aim to support and promote the health and wellbeing of the people of South Dublin County. The Council is delighted to be able to deliver this pitch in partnership with Faugh’s GAA Club and would like to gratefully acknowledge both their support and the support of the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport via their Sports Capital Infrastructure Grant allocations.”