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Frank O' Connell Park , Woodfield Birr , Co Offaly

May 01 2026

Application Received

Jun 23 2026

Further Info. Requested
  • Submitted: 01 / 05 / 2026
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    FURTHER INFORMATION
  • Council Decision:
    N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

a) to erect 4 no 20m high lighting standards with led lighting to same to light the existing pitch. b). replace/upgrade the existing pitch to a astro pitch and construct/erect 1.2m high boundary fencing to same c) and permission for dugouts with all associated and ancillary site works

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