LEDP agree new lease with Treaty United FC for Markets Field

NEW LEASE OF LIFE: The Limerick Enterprise Development Partnership has agreed a new long-term lease with Treaty United F.C for the use of Markets Field. Pic: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile.

The Limerick Enterprise Development Partnership has agreed a new long-term lease with Treaty United F.C for the use of Markets Field.

As a result of this agreement, the League of Ireland club will retain sole use of the ground while taking over all operational and future development opportunities, with the continued use of the stadium by its men’s women’s teams.

“We’re delighted to hand over the day-to-day running of the Markets Field to Treaty United, a club that is working hard to grow the game in Limerick and whose vision and ambition matches that of LEDP for a greater Limerick,” said Niall O’Callaghan, the CEO of LEDP.

"Following a lengthy due diligence process, this agreement provides Treaty with the stability they need to grow football in our region whilst protecting this iconic Stadium for football fans.

“I would like to acknowledge the support of The JP McManus Charitable Foundation from the outset in 2011, in sharing our vision of once again making the Markets Field the home of Limerick soccer.” Treaty United CEO Ciara McCormack added: “Myself and everyone involved with Treaty United, are extremely grateful for the trust and belief that the LEDP is showing our club, by offering this historic opportunity to build a stable home, long term in Limerick at the Markets Field.

"This has been a meaningful collaboration for the greater good of the city and region and is a great example of how we can push Limerick and the Mid West forward by working together.”