In 1977 a stand and clubhouse with dressing rooms, hall, office, shop and handball alley were built in the grounds.

In 2013 a patch of land was purchased adjacent to the existing grounds, and following seven years of fundraising and development a second playing field and community walkway opened for use in 2020.

During his tenure he helped establish Féile na nGael, the annual national Under 14 hurling festival which was first held in 1971, and is hosted by different counties every year.

The President's entourage faced gale-force winds to fly from the Phoenix Park in Dublin in two Chinook and two Black Hawk helicopters.

The violent winds exceeded normal conditions for helicopter flying, and some passengers became sick during the 40 minute trip.

One of the President's advisers was felled by a blast of wind and papers she was carrying were scattered across the hurling pitch, pursued by Gardaí.