*Kilrush Rugby.
KILRUSH RUGBY club have received the go-ahead from Clare County Council to construct a new walking track and floodlights on their grounds.
By Dearbhla Parry
Clare County Council has approved plans from the West Clare rugby club to upgrade their grounds in Moanmore.
They have been permitted to build a 2.5m wide walking track around the rugby pitch, to erect club signage at the entrance and to replace their existing timber and galvanised floodlighting with twelve new 15m high poles. The walking track will be lit up by new 6m high poles.
Featuring on the signage will be the club crest in purple and gold, complete with the motto Nemo Me Impune Lacessit, No One Attacks Me with Impunity. The West Clare club enjoyed a golden era during the 1980s, winning the Webb Cup three times, a highly sought after trophy in North Munster.
Conditions set out by the Council include that the lights will face the pitch and walking track and can only be turned on when in use and that they are not to be used after 10pm. Minimal kelvin levels are to be used for the lighting in all instances.
Other conditions set out include that a hard stand path will be built from the carpark to the walking track, all public service cables shall be located underground, and that construction shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and particulars sent to the planning authority.
The club has established an adult junior team, its first in five years as it aims to rejoin the Junior League. According to the club the “plans to install LED floodlights on the second pitch underscore the club’s commitment to enhancing its facilities. The ultimate goal is to create a strong, sustainable rugby program that serves both the club and the community”.
