A planning application has been lodged with Kilkenny County Council by Evergreen FC, outlining proposals for a development at its grounds on the Kells Road, Dundaryark, County Kilkenny. The application, received on April 28, 2025, seeks permission to construct a new spectator stand. According to the submission, the stand would be positioned adjacent to the southern boundary of the site and would serve the existing artificial turf pitch currently in use at the facility. READ NEXT: Talented Kilkenny Minor hurlers step out in style to presentation night The planning authority is due to make a decision on the application by June 22, 2025. BACKGROUND Evergreen FC was founded in 1946 as an amateur soccer club run on a voluntary basis to serve the Kilkenny City community. In 2000, the club purchased 4.2 Hectares (10.3 acres) of land at Dundaryark on the Kells Road, approximately 5km from the existing city ring road. The lands have since been used to construct two grass soccer pitches and two floodlit artificial turf pitches with dressing rooms in the form of temporary containers, a temporary equipment storage shed and car park. READ ALSO: Kilkenny GAA club to hold fundraiser this weekend with big plans ahead! The club runs a large juvenile section catering for children ranging from 8 years of age to 18. The club also fields four senior adult teams in the Kilkenny & District League (KDL) along with two 'football for all' teams catering for people with special needs. FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS, CLICK HERE