The scene at the Connacht GAA Centre in Bekan, Ballyhaunis, in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn.

World famous Mayo sports dome will be fully restored - TD

A Mayo TD has admitted being left speechless during a visit yesterday to the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence and seeing first-hand the sheer devastation left behind by Storm Éowyn in just a matter of minutes.

The Dome at the amenity, the largest of its type in the world and which hosted hundreds of matches every year, was wrecked by the high winds.

Deputy Keira Keogh elaborated: "Twister-force winds tore through the facility, ripping away tonnes of canvas and massive floodlights, yet leaving behind something as small as cellotape and whiteboard markers—a stark reminder of nature’s unpredictability.

"CEO John Prenty and everyone who works in and enjoys this world-class facility are heartbroken, but their determination to rebuild is unwavering.

"The centre has served not just the local community but athletes and visitors from across Ireland and beyond, and its restoration is vital.

"An engineer from Slovenia arrives today (Sunday), and insurance assessors are already reviewing the damage.

"The Department Of Sport, Sport Ireland and the Local Sports Partnership are committed to supporting the rebuild, and I’ll be reporting back to Minister Patrick O’Donovan on what I’ve seen this weekend.

"I look forward to working with all involved to ensure this incredible sporting hub is back bigger and better than ever."

Deputy Keogh was accompanied on his visit by local Councillor Alan Gallagher.

She said: "It was heartbreaking to visit Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence with Keira Keogh.

"The Dome has brought so much joy to my home as to many others since it was built.

"We need this vital facility for east Mayo, and indeed the province to be rebuilt as soon as possible."