Pictured at the announcement were Denis Nolan (Wexford LGFA), Colm Blake (Zurich Insurance), Micheál Martin (Wexford GAA), Pat Doran (Halo Tiles & Bathrooms), Martina Donnellan (Wexford Camogie)
Wexford Camogie, Wexford GAA, and Wexford LGFA are pleased to announce a historic partnership in respect of Halo Tiles Wexford GAA Centre of Excellence, solidifying a mutually beneficial collaboration aimed at enhancing player development and promoting excellence in Gaelic games across the county.
The agreement establishes a strong alliance between the Wexford Camogie, GAA and LGFA Associations, representing a unified effort to share Halo Tiles COE as their premier training facility. This state-of-the-art centre will serve as a hub for nurturing talent, honing skills and fostering a centre for elite performance across all Wexford teams, and will also have a spectator pitch for the associations to host club and county games alike.
Phase 2 of the development of Halo Tiles COE will open in November 2024 with three new floodlit pitches together with a new access road off the old N11. The final cost of Phase 2 will be €1.8 million. The three associations will join forces to launch and fundraise for Phase 3 with the submission of a planning permission application for the development of additional changing rooms and a new high-performance gym. Speaking after the signing of this historic agreement,
Micheál Martin, Chairperson of Wexford GAA, commented:
“In 2021 we set out an action plan to make significant improvements to our facilities, to instigate inclusion projects and to improve our coaching standards across our county. The plan, entitled “Ar Aghaidh Linn Le Chéile (Onwards Together), was based on a shared vision of togetherness and ambition. Significant progress has been made in many areas and this partnership signifies a groundbreaking step towards strengthening the Gaelic games landscape in our county. We look forward to having a centre that is inclusive of all with seven pitches catering for the needs of all players.”
Martina Donnellan, Chairperson of Wexford Camogie, said:
“Halo Tiles COE provides top-class facilities for the advancement and development of our county teams, making it an ideal centre for all Wexford’s county teams. This collaboration will provide players with access to cutting-edge resources, enabling them to reach their full potential and achieve on-field success.”
Denis Nolan, Chairperson of Wexford LGFA, added:
“The collective dedication to excellence by Wexford Camogie, GAA and LGFA, combined with the unparalleled facilities at Halo Tiles COE, promises an exciting future for athletes and supporters alike. This collaboration reflects a united vision to elevate sports performance and elevate the profile of Wexford county teams.”
