Cork soccer club fears Uisce Éireann plans to 'grab' some of its land

Ballincollig AFC has been trying for 25 years to secure a lease as, without it, it cannot apply for capital funding

Under-14 players in action during a match at the Landing Field. For more than a quarter of a century, Ballincollig AFC has been seeking to secure a lease to its lands. Picture: Dan Linehan

A Cork soccer club which has been trying to secure a lease to its lands for over 25 years has expressed concern amid claims that Uisce Éireann plans to “grab” a portion of the property that was assigned to them.

Ballincollig AFC is seeking to acquire the deeds to their sporting grounds in order to develop and enhance the organisation. They remain unable to apply for grants because the freehold of their pitches remains held by Cork City Council.