The proposed site map for the new Cuchulainn Cycling Park
Dundalk Town Council last night approved a 150-year lease of lands at Murihevnamor for a new Cycling Park.
The park, which is the brainchild of Cuchulainn Cycling Club, will include a 250m Velodrome and BMX track.
Plans for the Cuchulainn Cycling Park first came about in 2010 as the club were celebrating their 75th anniversary.
Planning permission was secured earlier this year and now a 5.3 acre site has been made available to turn what was once a dream into a reality.
If constructed, it would be the first velodrome in Ireland built to international specifications. It will be located off Hoey’s Lane, adjacent to Muirhevnamor Community and Sports Centre.
The overall project is expected to cost in the region of €2.5m, although the first two phases will cost around €250,000 each.
Phase one involves the erection of fencing, all associated site ground works and the construction of a BMX track. The second phase will then see the construction of the outdoor velodrome, with phase three – estimated at €2m – is the erection of the roof on the velodrome.
This latest step in turning Cuchulainn Cycling Club’s plans is timely with the Giro d’Italia set to come to Dundalk next May, where a hot sprint event will take place.
TV coverage of the event in the area has also been confirmed, with a feedzone pencilled in for Castlebellingham.
Further details on the proposed new facility can be found at www.cuchulainncyclingpark.com
An artist’s impression of the velodrome
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