Hope for 3G pitch in Armagh largely abandoned by clubs
"Armagh-based clubs are using the grass pitches in Ardmore or even travelling outside of the city to Keady and Tandragee to avail of pitches and facilities there."
The current condition of Armagh's Cathedral Road 3G pitch has been brought into question as local football clubs continue to abandon its use.
They argue that the surface is "not fit for adult contact sport" with several players said to have even reported experiencing infections after suffering falls during a game.
It is understood that the 3G pitch located at Sherry's Field in Armagh was one of the first 3G pitches to be created in Northern Ireland.
Owned by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, the grounds had long been utilised for training and matches by Armagh-based member clubs in the Lonsdale League as well as various other clubs and teams.
However, in recent years the Lonsdale League clubs have more or less abandoned the grounds favouring other facilities that they say are in better condition.
Concerns were raised to Armagh I by a youth coach whose team had attended the grounds last weekend for a league match.
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