Sod turned on Enniscorthy Sports Hub
- Published on: 8 August 2025
- Last updated on: 8 August 2025
- Tánaiste and Ministers O’Donovan and Browne in attendance to turn the first sod at sports facility
- Enniscorthy Sports Hub receives €450,000 in state funding under the Large-Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (‘LSSIF’)
- LSSIF-backed project includes an upgrade to the existing IAAF athletics facility with the provision of a sports amenity building
Tánaiste Simon Harris TD has welcomed the opportunity to turn the first sod on the construction project at Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, on Friday 8th August 2025. The Tánaiste was joined by Patrick O’Donovan TD, Minister for Culture, Communications & Sport, and by Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government, James Browne TD.
Support for this project, totaling €450,000 has been provided by the Department under the Large-Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF).
The LSSIF-backed project will see the upgrade of the existing IAAF athletics facility of the Enniscorthy Hub to include the provision of a sports amenity building containing a multipurpose area, two dressing rooms, public toilet facilities and kitchenette, as well as construction of a throwing cage for discus and hammer. It will also serve as an educational hub for coaches, athletes and teachers.
Tánaiste Simon Harris commented:
I want to commend the entire community and all project partners on reaching this important milestone. I have no doubt this facility will be a valued resource for many years to come, promoting health and fitness for people of all ages and abilities.
Today we lay the foundation for a space where ambition will be nurtured. The recent successes at the European Athletics U23 Championships and World University Games remind us what’s possible when talent is supported. This hub will help ensure athletes have the opportunity to thrive and stands as proof that our investment in sport is supporting growth and participation.”
Minister Patrick O’Donovan said:
I’m delighted to be in Enniscorthy today to mark the beginning of this exciting new chapter for sport in County Wexford. The Enniscorthy Sports Hub project will be a key regional facility for Wexford, supporting local clubs, schools, aspiring athletes, while also attracting events and visitors to the area.
With Irish athletes making headlines on the international stage, there has never been a better time to inspire more people to use facilities such as these. Through the LSSIF, we are delivering real results for communities across the country. I want to commend everyone who is involved in bringing this project to life.
Minister James Browne said:
The Enniscorthy Sports Hub project is an exciting development for Wexford and will offer an opportunity for local athletes, clubs and schools to excel in their chosen sports. This new facility will also make Wexford a destination for all sorts of sporting events. I’m proud to be here as we mark the beginning of a new chapter for sport in Wexford.
Minister of State with Responsibility for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue TD, added:
The Government is committed to offering opportunities for everyone to take part in sport at whatever level they want, whether on the track, on the sidelines, or in the boardroom. The development of key facilities like the Enniscorthy Sports Hub is a milestone on this journey towards inclusion for all in our broad sporting landscape.
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Notes for Editors:
Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF);
The National Sports Policy, published in 2018, provided for a new Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). The aim of the LSSIF is to provide Exchequer support for larger sports projects and facilities where the required Exchequer investment is greater than the maximum amount available under the Community Sport Facilities Fund (CSFF).
The cumulative investment over the first two LSSIF rounds (2018 and 2024) stands at €297 million, with funding allocations provided to a total of 68 large-scale projects.