An artist impression of St Mary’s GAA Club plans
St Mary’s GAA Club apply for second new astroturf pitch
St Mary’s GFC have applied for planning permission for a second new astroturf pitch at their Saggart grounds.
The club was granted planning permission in July 2025 to replace their existing grass football pitch with a synthetic grass 3G all-weather pitch to a maximum size of 139m x 87m as well as reprofiling of the ground level in order to achieve a more level playing surface.
The new application, lodged on November 6 by St Mary’s GFC is for the replacement of a smaller grass training pitch with a synthetic grass 3G all-weather pitch, with a maximum size 74m x 34.5m to the north of the football pitch.
The proposal also includes installation of perimeter weldmesh fencing of varying heights (1.2m to 3.0m and ball-stop netting and posts behind goals, flood lighting columns and “new steps and a pedestrian entrance to St. Mary’s National School”.
St Mary’s have launched a fundraiser in order to raise €50,000 towards the cost of the pitch developments.
According to an update posted on the club’s social media, they raised €17,350 by Tuesday, November 4.
“Thanks to all that have donated the above monies, let’s do it for your club,” they said.
A decision is due from South Dublin County Council’s planning department by January 2026.
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