Colemanstown United Football Club have commenced works to install a new state-of-the-art full sized artificial grass pitch. By sponsoring a sod for €50 on the new football surface, you will play a crucial part in getting this project completed for everyone to enjoy. Each sponsored sod costs €50, though all donations will be gratefully accepted.

All Sponsor a Sod sponsors that show their name publicly on iDonate, will be recognised via a specially commissioned hoarding at Colemanstown United Football Club.

Why the need for an new artificial grass football surface?

Due to the continued development and success of the club, there are now 17 teams with approximately 350 players ranging in age from U6's to adults. While the existing playing surfaces have served the club really well over the years, the growth in player participation (plus the expected future growth) means that we need to move to an artificial grass football surface. This state-of-the art new surface will allow Colemanstown United Football Club to accommodate training and games in all weather conditions.

Over the past couple of years, much of the training (and many games) needed to be played at other rented venues due to the current grass pitches simply not being able to withstand training/playing demands. The new surface will allow players, parents and coaches to plan other aspects of their lives without the fear of late cancellations due to waterlogged pitches etc.

Teams can train and utilise a state-of-the-art full sized playing surface with goalposts as required. Small-sided games and training can also be accommodated. The new surface will allow our own players to train in their home facility and their families to use the walkway, fitness equipment, playground and sensory garden etc.

The club has always aspired to be innovative, community-focused and push boundaries with this being the latest step in the clubs evolution.This is a large-scale complex project. Sports Capital Grant has provided very welcome but only partial funding, a significant loan has been granted, other monies have been raised through fundraising, but there remains a shortfall that needs to be raised.This Sponsor a Sod fundraiser will allow the works to be completed plus help meet our significant loan commitments.

You can keep up to date on progress via our various club social media platforms.