5 November 2010; An Taoiseach Brian Cowen described the €20m development of Parnells’ GAA club in Coolock north Dublin as a wonderful example of a forward thinking GAA club, a school and a local community working together to build a brighter future. The €20M development includes 3 floodlit pitches, 2 all weather, a fully equipped gym, a sports therapy centre as well as a new modern clubhouse with a flexible function room facility. At the official sod turning ceremony with An Taoiseach Brian Cowen is Frank Gleeson, Chairman of Parnells' GAA Club, left, and Minister of State Sean Haughey T.D, third from left. Parnells GAA Club, Coolock Village, Coolock, Co. Dublin. Picture credit: Brian Lawless / SPORTSFILE