Connacht needs ‘centre of excellence’

THE establishment of a ‘centre of excellence’ in Connacht which would incorporate the needs of counties, clubs and schools, is a major priority, according to Council Secretary John Prunty.

And, pointing out that it would require generous funding from both the Central Council and the Government, he says that it would be ‘a tangible way’ for the Association to utilise the finance that will accrue from the renting of Croke Park for rugby and soccer.

According to Mr Prenty — writing in his report to next weekend’s annual convention in Roscommon — the centre would include at least five playing pitches. One of those fully-lit, with a synthetic surface, a sports hall, weights and conditioning room, laboratory, indoor and outdoor tracks.