Expansions planned at local soccer, GAA and snooker clubs - News - Waterford News & Star
By Darragh Murphy · Waterford News & Star · 30 October 2026

Sports clubs across Waterford are planning expansions to their facilities
Darragh Murphy Multiple sports clubs in Waterford have submitted applications in recent weeks to expand their facilities.
Abbeyside soccer club have submitted plans for a new astro-turf playing area at their grounds.
Also proposed is the construction of new extensions to the clubhouse, to include a new rear dressing room extension and new first floor extension.
Rathgormack GAA are planning the construction of a single-storey exercise studio/community activity space adjacent to the club's existing clubhouse.
The construction of a single-storey extension to the rear of the clubhouse is proposed, to include a meeting/community room, accessible showers and referees room.
The construction of a new single-storey snooker hall is being proposed at Saint Patrick’s Parish Hall, Tallow.
Planning reports suggest that four tables will be placed inside the extension.
In Tramore, the construction of new ball stop netting to surround the existing GAA pitch is proposed.
The local planning authority will hand down a decision by December 7.
Reporting by Darragh Murphy for Waterford News & Star, funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme. Republished by News Room under the scheme’s reuse permission.
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