If there is ever a time for the GAA community in Wicklow to come together it is around now.
Storm Barney ripped through Ireland last night and caused thousands of euro worth of damage across the country.
Unfortunately it seems that one GAA club in Wicklow town has suffered more than most after high winds and driving rain left Rathnew GAA’s club’s clubhouse in dire straits.
The Wicklow GAA club woke up this morning to the sight of much of their roof missing, and rainwater having poured down into their Leisure Centre gym.
The damage caused to Rathnew gaa club by storm Barney @rtenews pic.twitter.com/50lc5crgfH
— Samantha Libreri (@SamanthaLibreri) November 18, 2015
The damage looks extensive and it seems that the club will have to fork out thousands to try and fix it at the worst possible time of year.
A view of the damage to Rathnew GAA pavilion from inside the attic. #StormBarney pic.twitter.com/AgCPwRB96Z
— Micheal Mac Suibhne (@MicMacSuibh) November 18, 2015
Half of the roof of Rathnew GAA club is now in the playing fields #StormBarney pic.twitter.com/GEioDIdMRg
— Micheal Mac Suibhne (@MicMacSuibh) November 18, 2015
A section of the roof of Rathnew GAA Pavilion landed 500 metres from the building #StormBarney pic.twitter.com/A9p0QosNDG
— Micheal Mac Suibhne (@MicMacSuibh) November 18, 2015
The Leisure Centre will remain closed until further notice and hopefully some local tradesmen can help with some of the extensive repair work needed.
