In 2020, voluntary work began on the Sports Field, with earthmoving machinery used to level the ground. The onset of Covid-19 halted further progress for 12 months but it fuelled the desire to overcome the effect of the pandemic. Trojan work was carried out by an army of local volunteers which included many of our young children who seemed to understand the desire and the drive to have a Sports Field in Belcarra village to promote outdoor activities and sports.
The field provides a healthy and safe play and activity area for all ages including Belcarra National School, Carnacon LGFA, Balla GAA, Manulla FC and the Irish Wheelchair Association who all signed licensing agreements to use the facility once completed.
Once the field was levelled and harrowed, local children picked stones to prepare the ground for seeding which took place in June 2021. The field now has a fresh green haze of new grass and each day brings us closer to the wonderful occasion when the field will be open to all of the activities that young and old can participate in and enjoy for many years to come.
In the true tradition of community spirit and volunteerism, the young and old of Belcarra Community once again placed their shoulder to the wheel in a true community effort to make where we live a place to be proud of.
Using the Sports Field
If you’d like to request the use of the Sports Field please complete the following form or contact Adrian Lyons on 087 7628538.