Benefits
How the SRC will promote wellbeing, support athletes, and strengthen communities across the region.
The Benefits of the Shannonside Recreational Campus (SRC)
The SRC is more than just a sports facility—it is a transformative space designed to bring wellbeing, inclusiveness, and economic benefits to communities across the Shannonside region and beyond.
By providing world-class, all-weather sports and recreational facilities, the SRC will enhance physical and mental health, promote social inclusion, and support economic growth through sporting events and tourism. Whether you are an amateur, elite athlete, club member, coach, or simply someone who wants to stay active, the SRC will be a community hub for everyone.
How the SRC Will Benefit Our Communities:
An Inclusive, Community-Centered Facility
The SRC will provide a state-of-the-art sports and recreational campus designed to serve the entire community, ensuring that everyone—regardless of age, ability, or gender—has the opportunity to play, perform, and participate to the best of their ability.
A Whole-Community Ethos
The SRC will be an all-inclusive campus that brings together people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, fostering unity and connection through sports, fitness, and recreational activities.
Promoting Health & Wellbeing
By encouraging greater participation in sport and physical activity, the SRC will contribute to the overall health and wellbeing of the community, supporting fitness, mental health, and active lifestyles for all ages.
Access to Safe, Reliable Training Facilities
The campus will offer safe, high-quality training facilities at home, reducing the need for local athletes to travel long distances to access proper training environments.
Supporting All Sporting Levels & Disciplines
The SRC will cater to a wide range of sporting and recreational pursuits, from junior to senior athletes, team sports to individual disciplines, and amateur to elite competitors, across field, track, and indoor sports.
Driving Sports Tourism & Economic Growth
The facility will attract major sporting events, training camps, and competitions, benefiting local businesses and the wider community. It will support emerging talent programs from FAI, IRFU, and GAA, as well as summer camps, rehabilitation services, and athlete development programs.
A Facility for Local, National & International Use
While designed to serve the upper Shannonside region, the SRC will also welcome national and international teams, clubs, and sporting events, positioning the region as a hub for sport, recreation, and wellness.
Supporting Clubs, Athletes & Future Olympians
The campus will provide world-class facilities for sporting clubs, para-athletes, and elite competitors, ensuring that future Olympians and Special Olympians have the training environment they need to excel.
Uniting Sporting Communities
By offering a shared, high-quality training and competition space, the SRC will bring together track & field athletes, field sports teams, and indoor sports enthusiasts, strengthening connections across multiple sporting disciplines.
Boosting the Local Economy & Creating Jobs
Beyond sport, the SRC will generate employment opportunities, attract sports tourism, and support regional, national, and international events, contributing significantly to the economic development of the area.
The SRC is built for the community, by the community—a place where everyone has the chance to grow, compete, and belong. It will be a lasting legacy, ensuring that the Shannonside region thrives for generations to come.
Want to learn more or get involved? Contact us at info@thesrc.ie.
