Club statement

Dear members, players, coaches, parents and supporters,

It is with deep regret that I must inform you that our all-weather pitch development contractor, Clearwater Construction, appears to be experiencing serious financial difficulties and is a entering liquidation process.

We first became aware of potential issues last Wednesday, October 7, and our worst concerns were confirmed this week.

Unfortunately, this situation may have significant financial implications for the club.

We are actively pursuing the matter with the assistance of our professional contacts and solicitors and will take all appropriate legal steps to protect the club’s interests and recover any monies due to us.

We had paid the contractor deposits towards the artificial grass and floodlighting, and we are now urgently working to establish the exact position regarding these funds and their intended use.

Needless to say, we are devastated by this news, particularly following the tremendous effort and generosity shown by our players, parents, members, sponsors and the wider community in going above and beyond to raise funds for the development.

The immediate impact is that our project timeline has been disrupted, but we have already made contact with alternative contractors this week, and arrangements are being made for them to visit the site imminently to assess the project, as we work to develop a path forward.

Our commitment to delivering a state-of-the-art all weather facility remains as strong as ever.

We understand that members and supporters will have questions and concerns, and we will keep you informed as matters develop and as we are in a position to share further verified information.

If you have any questions or wish to speak with someone directly, please feel free to contact any of the club officers: Bernard, Senan or Brendan.

Thank you for your continued support of Athboy Celtic,

Bernard O'Byrne

Chairperson