Meath Camogie is delighted to announce the official signing and purchase of land adjacent to Dunganny GAA Centre of Excellence — a landmark achievement for our Camogs and for the future development of our sport.

When Noel first introduced the idea of supporting the purchase of land for Meath Camogie, many questioned whether such an ambitious vision could become a reality. Last week, we completed the purchase and secured 50% of the funding through this initiative, and our vision is now a reality.

We are sincerely grateful for the unwavering support and generosity shown by Noel and Valerie Moran with Your Plastic Is Our Pitch and as main sponsors of our adult section, and indeed everyone at Bective Tea Rooms, whose commitment and dedication have been instrumental in helping us reach this milestone. We also wish to acknowledge Joanne Rice and Dillon Geraghty Solicitors for her time, patience, and professionalism throughout the process, along with our dedicated committee members, steering group and the many volunteers who have worked tirelessly from the very beginning.

While this achievement marks a significant step forward, our work is far from complete; in many respects, it is only the beginning. The successful repayment of our loan relies on the continued support.  Now more than ever, we ask our clubs, supporters, businesses, and wider community to stand behind this project and play a part in creating history for Meath Camogie.  Please continue returning bottles and cans, and encourage members to volunteer for concerts like EP, club projects, and other events. These efforts will help secure a lasting future for generations of female athletes in Meath. Our first collection at a concert in 2026 is on May 30th & 31st in The Royal Hospital, Dublin, and we are looking for volunteers. If you are available or interested in volunteering at this or any of our concerts or events, please contact your club, or you can email [email protected] or [email protected]. (Over 18s only)

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our incredible volunteers, clubs, and businesses who have worked so diligently collecting and returning bags to Bective Stud. Your efforts form the backbone of our repayment plan and are deeply appreciated. To date, we have raised over €270,000 (935,000 units) through the collection of return bottles and cans. Notably, in the purchase of the land for €400,000, we were able to contribute an impressive €200,000 towards the purchase price through proceeds generated from the return bottles and cans initiative. As we move forward into the next phase of development, we will also be seeking skilled individuals to assist with the administration, planning, and consultancy required for the development of the new pitch and facilities, if you can support us in this area, we would love to chat with you on the above emails

We are deeply grateful to all who contributed to our progress. While listing names risks unintentionally omitting someone, please know that every effort—large or small—has been valued. To each of you, míle buíochas. Together, we are building something truly special for Meath Camogie — not only for today, but for generations to come.

Tweet

Most Read Stories