GAA Scotland - Pearse Park Redevelopment Project



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Pearse Park

GAA Scotland has partnered with AFL Scotland and the Camanachd Association to redevelop Pearse Park on the site of the old Gaelic Ground in Cambuslang. The redevelopment plans include a new pitch, changing facilities, office space, a recreational area, and an Irish Cultural Hub.  

Pearse Park was the spiritual home of the Gaelic Games in Scotland from 1953 until its closure in 2005 when it was labelled ‘unsuitable for use’ (Irish World, 2021) Since then plans to redevelop the site have had various difficulties including but not limited to an infestation of Japanese knotweed on the grounds. There is renowned optimism in the success of new plans for redevelopment with the new partnerships and also support from the Irish consulate. The success of a similar facility in the form of the Clydebank Community Sports Hub has also given confidence to these new plans.

The Partners

GAA Scotland

GAA Scotland is the local board responsible for Gaelic Games in Scotland. The GAA Scotland has been active for 126 years since the formation of a Gaelic Football Club in Paisley in 1897. In that time there have been 78 Gaelic Athletic Clubs clubs across Scotland.

AFL Scotland

AFL Scotland is the governing body of Australian Rules Football in Scotland. Clubs include Edinburgh Bloods, Kingdom Kangaroos, Greater Glasgow Giants, and Glasgow Sharks. One of the aims of the governing body is to promote and grow this sport in Scotland so hopefully, the partnership and association with GAA Scotland and Pearse Park can encourage others to take up the sport.

Camanachd Association

The Camanacdh Association is the governing body for Shinty in Scotland.  Shinty is a sport that is very similar to Hurling which is one of the Gaelic Games. They are so similar in fact, there is an international crossover event between Scotland and Ireland called Shinty-Hurling which takes place annually. It makes sense therefore to have a partnership with GAA Scotland. The Association is responsible for 43 clubs across Scotland. 

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