Kingspan Breffni Park Stadium, Cavan, is thrilled with the recent success of its new renewable and eco-friendly additions. As part of a €300,000 renovation, the stadium became the exclusive home to the first-ever 300-tube Thermomax fresh-water module system from Kingspan Renewables. Reducing carbon-omissions, hot-water costs and with payback in less than six years, the GAA stadium has been hailed as a shining example, for its effective use of renewable technology.

Earlier this year, Cavan County Board chairman Tom O'Reilly appointed Kieran Callaghan as Chairman of Kingspan Breffni Park committee, charged with overseeing the renovation of the ground's referees' room and office accommodation. However, Kieran and the committee identified this as an ideal opportunity to re-evaluate the whole grounds and tackle more long-terms goals, such as reducing running costs and introducing a more eco-friendly approach. The solution, Kieran believed, was to incorporate renewable technology into the renovation, and after some research, he settled on solar as a possible way forward and teamed up Kingspan Renewables.

Tom O'Reilly, Chairman of Cavan County Board concludes: "We are delighted with the end result and the effect it has had already on reducing running costs. By catapulting the grounds up the GAA rankings, it has enabled our local club members and fans to benefit from better quality matches. It also highlights the clubs commitment to being greener and reducing our carbon footprint."

To undertake this installation Kingspan Breffni Park was awarded a 30% grant from SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) of the supply and installation costs of the panels. Tweet

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