Claremont Stadium saved

The future of Claremont Stadium seems secure this morninjg, as the receiver has accepted an offer for the stadium from the facility's Board of Directors.

A receiver was appointed by Ennis Property Finance earlier this year and the centre was advertised for sale on the open market.

Trustees and directors had been making concerted bids since then to save the amenity, which has been providing sporting and community facilities in Navan for over 30 years.

The Mayor of Navan and trustee, Tommy Reilly welcomed the news this morning, saying it was greast news for the people of Navan and Meath.

Claremont Stadium is home to sporting groups such as Parkvilla FC, Navan Athletic Club, Navan Badminton Association, Parkvilla Belles, Youthreach, MIDWAY and provides accommodation to Meath Sports Partnership, Special Olympics, Navan Career Start and the Louth Meath Education and Training Board.

Claremont Stadium opened its doors in 1981 and is a voluntary run social enterprise,  an invaluable resource for the development of sports, education and social opportunities that are affordable and accessible to people from all walks of life.

Many local organisations and clubs call the stadium home and use the facilities which include an Olympic standard eight lane track, 400m tartan athletics track and field stadium, soccer grounds and multi activity sports hall which caters for badminton, soccer, basketball, Olympic handball and more.

There are also rooms available for training courses, meetings, seminars, practicals and exams.