West Waterford soccer club facing eviction after 28 years

A West Waterford soccer club, facing eviction from its home ground after 28 years, is hoping to purchase its existing playing pitch.

The club began leasing the grounds from owners Dungarvan Crystal for an annual rent of €1,000 in the late 1980s. The pitch was included in part of a 3.5-acre site owned by the crystal production company.

The factory closed in 2009, but receivers Deloitte have dismissed the agreement as non-binding and declined rent.