Neighbouring Dublin clubs in competition to buy land

Ballinteer St John’s and Kilmacud Crokes vying for 15-acre site

Kilmacud Crokes made a bid for the site in July of last year, it's understood. Pic: INPHO/Evan Treacy

South Dublin GAA clubs Ballinteer St John’s and Kilmacud Crokes are among a number of sports organisations in a bidding battle for a 15-acre site.

The parcel of land on the Ticknock Road in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains has been zoned for sports facilities subject to planning permission and both units have made offers for the property.