Letterkenny Cricket Club (LCC) handed over a petition with 600 signatures to Donegal County Council this week in their plea to be granted a pitch of its own.
Founded in 2019, the growing club is urging Donegal County Council, local representatives, TDs, and Minister for Sport Catherine Ryan to prioritise the establishment of a cricket ground in Letterkenny.
Since its establishment, club members have to make a two hour, 40-mile round trip to Drummond cricket ground near Limavady. LCC has also had to withdraw its Midweek Team due to St Johnston cricket ground, which had been kindly granted on a part-time basis, no longer being available.
“Amid a growing urgency, we are calling on our elected decision makers to recognise the value of our sport as a cultural, recreational and educational asset,” a spokesperson said.
From one team, LCC now boasts five squads, including a strong youth contingent. Membership has surpassed 100, all passionate about cricket.
In 2021 LCC did the double, winning North West League Two and the North West Cup. A mayoral reception was held to honour the players following these wins – victories made all the more remarkable by the fact that the club did not and does not have a home.
“Letterkenny Cricket Club’s single biggest barrier to further expansion, stronger community links and greater successes continues to be the absence of a permanent base,” they said.
Letterkenny Cricket Club (LCC) is urging elected officials to recognise cricket’s value as a cultural, recreational, and educational asset.
To achieve this, the club is calling for the identification and allocation of suitable land for a cricket ground in Letterkenny. This ground should be equipped with pitches, training facilities, and amenities to cater to players of all ages and skill levels. Additionally, LCC is requesting collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure cricket’s growth and development in Letterkenny.