A new €5million centre of excellence for London GAA has been proposed by Tir Chonaill Gaels, with plans submitted to the county board.
The Irish World are reporting that the draft prosposal was handed over last week that would include three full-size pitches on the 30-acre site that is currently home to Tir Chonaill in Greenford.
One current pitch would also be renovated and the clubhouse would be extended.
Tom Mohan, chairman of Tir Chonaill Gaels, said London desperately need the new facility.
"This is something bigger than Tir Chonaill Gaels – it's about developing underage talent and having a facility for our county teams at all levels," Mohan told the Irish World.
"Tir Chonaill Gaels is not into personal gains for Tir Chonaill Gaels.
"If we’re going to progress, and hopefully have under 17 teams going into the Connacht Championship in years to come, we need a facility where we can bring them all together and have training camps."
London county board secretary Mark Gottsche told the Irish World: "The development of a Centre of Excellence will be central to the ongoing capital development of facilities in London.
"The provision of multiple quality pitches as well as dressing rooms and other facilities in one location will help establish a top class venue for games in London that will benefit all clubs and codes in the city as well as providing a much needed base for our County teams to prepare for the National League and Championship.
"London Management Committee supports the concept put forward by Tir Chonaill Gaels and look forward to working with the club to develop the project further in the coming months"
The club have a 25-year lease for Tir Chonaill Park with Ealing Council, with the option for a further 25 years and this could be extended if the new facility goes ahead.
