The construction of the first phase of the National Cricket Centre on the Sport Ireland Campus has received final planning permission, according to Cricket Ireland.
A significant next step in the project, the permission will enable construction to start on the main field of play, 4,240 spectator seats, the high-performance cricket centre, the player and match official building, as well as other parking facilities and supporting infrastructure.
Cricket Ireland’s chair, Brian MacNeice, stated:
“The granting of planning permission makes us very happy. A vital component of our future strategy, the stadium and training facilities are essential to the long-term viability and development of Irish cricket. This project will revolutionise cricket in Ireland, as will other investments in our sporting facilities.
“The National Cricket Centre is a very good addition to our country’s sporting landscape as a piece of national infrastructure on its own, but when it is used and hosts major international cricket events, such as the 2030 ICC T20 World Cup, it also serves as a venue for social interaction, community engagement, and economic growth.
“The Government, Minister O’Donovan, Minister McConalogue, and other political stakeholders have supported this project from the beginning, and for that, the Board of Cricket Ireland is incredibly thankful. We also want to express our gratitude to Sport Ireland for their tireless efforts in keeping the project moving forward, which culminated in today’s announcement. Cricket has had exceptional support from John Foley, Una May, Paul McDermott, Tony Lawless, and the rest of the Sport Ireland team.
“We are looking forward to the day when we can open the gates and welcome everyone in to enjoy international cricket at its best at our new National Cricket Stadium. This project will help us achieve our goal of becoming a major sport in Ireland and a major nation in cricket in the years to come.”
Situated on the eastern section of the Sport Ireland campus in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, the complex spans roughly 30 hectares. The field of play and related infrastructure will be delivered in the first phase of the larger project, which will be divided into two stages.
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