Job Details
Sportsground Maintenance Operative
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East Meath Community Development Company Limited by Guarantee -
Ref: #CES-2432959 -
SAINT COLMCILLE'S GAA CLUB, Pilltown Rd, Pilltow, Drogheda, Co. Meath, A92 XP60 -
No of positions: 1 -
Community Employment Programme -
19.5 hours per week -
Community Employment Programme Rates
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Published On: 06 Feb 2026 -
Closing On: 20 Mar 2026
Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.
To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.
Duties
This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
Working as part of a team, you will assist us in keeping our GAA pitches in Bettystown and Laytown to a high standard of maintenance. Duties: - Work to a weekly schedule agreed with CE Supervisor - Cut grass on pitches and sidelines - Line and mark pitches - Prepare grounds for matches and training including putting out flags - Strim banks and maintain hedging - Astro pitch sweeping - Minor goalpost repairs - Litter picking and weeding - Car park stewarding during matches - Safe use and storage of all tools and equipment - Keep containers and lock ups clean and tidy Full training provided. An interest in the GAA and gaelic games an advantage but not essential. Participants need to be flexible and willing to learn. This is a varied role, involving outdoor work all year round. For further information and enquiries please contact CE Supervisor Cathy Kerrigan on 085-164 0876 or email c.kerrigan@emcdc.ie
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