New all-weather pitch and lighting planned for this Kildare hurling club

A planning application has been made for a new all-weather training pitch with all-weather lighting for Coill Dubh Hurling Club, Blackwood, Brockagh and Cooleragh West Townlands, Coill Dubh, Co. Kildare.

According to Construction Information Services (CIS), a planning application was submitted to Kildare County Council on October 12 2025 for consideration.

The plans, which include other works, are estimated to cost €400k.

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The scheme comprises:

• Permission for the relocation of existing main hurling pitch;

• New all-weather lighting with 6 no 22m high lights around main pitch;

• New all weather training pitch with two no. new hurling walls (two) with six 9m all weather lights;

• Access road and entrance from (via Brockagh Road) and all associated site works.

The site area is 3.15ha, and the architect for the plans is Whyte Planning Consultants Limited.