Works have begun to rebuild the clubhouse for Brideview United FC in Tallow. Last week, the positive news emerged that that local construction worker Aidan Ryan had secured the contract and works had begun on site.
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Personal trainer Tim Lenehan has been counting the cost of a fire which happened at Brideview United’s Leonard Fraser Park on Monday, ripping through the club’s dressing rooms. No injuries were reported however Lenehan lost equipment worth approximately 15 thousand euro.
Photo Credit: Brideview Utd, Facebook
Gardaí are investigating a fire in the Townparks East area of Tallow, County Waterford.
The incident took place at the Brideview United’s Leonard Fraser Park grounds at around 3:15am.
Emergency services attended the scene which is currently preserved for technical examination.
No injuries were reported as a result of the incident and no arrests have yet been made.
Tallow Cllr John Pratt says the club’s changing rooms have been gutted.
“It’s a terrible situation here locally I actually live in the estate adjacent to the soccer pitch.
“It’s a tough time for anyone and one section is completely gutted – it’s devastating especially at a time when we are due to return to sport,” Cllr Pratt said.