Cork club sells Carrigaline pitch to county council for €2.5m

The sale will unlock funds for Avondale United's new state-of-the-art facilities and pave the way for up to 70 homes

Avondale Lands, Carrigaline

Cork County Council is the new owner of Avondale Park, the former home ground of Avondale United Football Club, in a deal valued at €2.5m.

The 4.62-acre (1.9ha) site, in an area with favourable zoning for housing, could accommodate up to 70 homes — depending on housing styles — based on current guidelines governing density range in sustainable residential neighbourhoods.