New practice facility mooted for Athlone Cricket ClubAthlone Cricket Club looks set to take a step forward with the development of its own bowling and batting practice area in the town. The council said it's prepared to offer the club a site for an outdoor, fenced-in practice facility at the Athlone Fitness Park, between the Athlone Town football stadium and Athlone Regional Sports Centre. Athlone Cricket Club, which is approaching its 50th anniversary, plays its games about 10 miles outside of the town, in Doon, county Offaly. "The council will assist the club, as a minority sport, and is considering the possibility of facilitating a bowling and batting practice area at the Athlone Fitness Park." Cllr O'Rourke, meanwhile, acknowledged the work done by the cricket club, saying it had come forward "very quickly" with the required specifications and drawings for the practice facility.

Source: Irish Independent January 19, 2024 18:31 UTC