South Galway North Clare Community Sports and Recreational Complex Survey

We appreciate your time in helping us shape the future of the SGNC Community Sports and Recreational Complex. This survey should take no more than 8 minutes to complete and your feedback is invaluable in ensuring the facility meets the needs of our community.

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* 1. Please indicate if you are completing this survey on your behalf or on behalf of your household.

On my own behalf

On behalf of my household

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* 2. If you are completing this for your household, please indicate the number of individuals in each of the following age groups:

Under 18

18–35

36–54

55–64

65+

N/A

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* 3. Where do you live? (Town/Village):

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* 4. How often do you travel to Kinvara or surrounding areas for activities?

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Rarely

Section 2: Current Facility Usage

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* 5. How often do you use community or sports facilities?

Often

Rarely

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What activities do you participate in? (Select all that apply)

Team sports (e.g., soccer, basketball)

Individual fitness (e.g., running, gym workouts)

Community events or cultural activities

Wellness programmes (e.g., yoga, mental health workshops)

Other

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* 7. What barriers prevent you from using existing facilities? (Select all that apply)

Lack of transport such as a local bus

Lack of availability or proximity

Cost

Accessibility issues

Lack of appropriate activities for my needs

Other

Section 3: Proposed Complex Features

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* 8. Which features of the proposed complex would you or your family use most?

	Not Important	Somewhat Important	Neither	Important	Very Important
Full sized grass pitch	Full sized grass pitch Not Important	Full sized grass pitch Somewhat Important	Full sized grass pitch Neither	Full sized grass pitch Important	Full sized grass pitch Very Important
Full sized all weather pitch	Full sized all weather pitch Not Important	Full sized all weather pitch Somewhat Important	Full sized all weather pitch Neither	Full sized all weather pitch Important	Full sized all weather pitch Very Important
Secure and bright walking track	Secure and bright walking track Not Important	Secure and bright walking track Somewhat Important	Secure and bright walking track Neither	Secure and bright walking track Important	Secure and bright walking track Very Important
Multi-purpose community hall	Multi-purpose community hall Not Important	Multi-purpose community hall Somewhat Important	Multi-purpose community hall Neither	Multi-purpose community hall Important	Multi-purpose community hall Very Important
Wellness support center	Wellness support center Not Important	Wellness support center Somewhat Important	Wellness support center Neither	Wellness support center Important	Wellness support center Very Important
Running track	Running track Not Important	Running track Somewhat Important	Running track Neither	Running track Important	Running track Very Important
Digital hub	Digital hub Not Important	Digital hub Somewhat Important	Digital hub Neither	Digital hub Important	Digital hub Very Important
Youth engagement hub	Youth engagement hub Not Important	Youth engagement hub Somewhat Important	Youth engagement hub Neither	Youth engagement hub Important	Youth engagement hub Very Important
Men's shed	Men's shed Not Important	Men's shed Somewhat Important	Men's shed Neither	Men's shed Important	Men's shed Very Important
Outdoor recreational areas	Outdoor recreational areas Not Important	Outdoor recreational areas Somewhat Important	Outdoor recreational areas Neither	Outdoor recreational areas Important	Outdoor recreational areas Very Important
Creche and childcare facilities	Creche and childcare facilities Not Important	Creche and childcare facilities Somewhat Important	Creche and childcare facilities Neither	Creche and childcare facilities Important	Creche and childcare facilities Very Important
Accessibility features (e.g., ramps, sensory rooms)	Accessibility features (e.g., ramps, sensory rooms) Not Important	Accessibility features (e.g., ramps, sensory rooms) Somewhat Important	Accessibility features (e.g., ramps, sensory rooms) Neither	Accessibility features (e.g., ramps, sensory rooms) Important	Accessibility features (e.g., ramps, sensory rooms) Very Important
Cycle track	Cycle track Not Important	Cycle track Somewhat Important	Cycle track Neither	Cycle track Important	Cycle track Very Important

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* 9. How important is it to secure this project to ensure that the over 65’s in the region have a safe, comfortable and easily accessible location to enhance their lives?

Very

Somewhat

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* 10. How important is it to secure this project to ensure that the teenagers in the region have a safe, comfortable and easily accessible location to socialise?

Very

Somewhat

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* 11. What additional facilities or services would you like included?

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* 12. Who do you think would benefit most from this complex? (Select all that apply)

Over 65’s

Youth and teenagers

Families with children

Sports clubs and teams

Local schools

Community groups (e.g., Men’s shed, cultural groups)

Other

Section 4: Community and Generational Impact

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* 13. How important is it to build this project as a legacy for future generations?

Very

Moderately

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* 14. What benefits do you expect the complex to bring to future generations?

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* 15. What benefits do you expect the complex to bring to the current community? (Select all that apply)

Improved health and fitness opportunities

Social connections and community cohesion

Increased activities for youth

Economic growth and job creation

Enhanced cultural and recreational options

Other:

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* 16. How would it feel if our region missed the opportunity to build this facility, knowing nearby areas might attract events, resources and community activities instead?

Very disappointed

Somewhat disappointed

Neutral

Not concerned

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* 17. Which, or all of the following do you believe the community will lose out on if this facility is not supported?

Social benefits

Health Benefits

Economic Benefits

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* 18. If you had the opportunity to contribute to a project that could improve health, reduce isolation, and provide a legacy for future generations, would you feel a sense of responsibility to support it?

Yes, absolutely

Somewhat

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* 19. Without a facility like this, what do you think will happen to local sports clubs, youth groups, and community activities?

Section 5: Support and Involvement

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* 20. Would you support the development of this facility in any of the following ways?

Volunteering

Fundraising

Promoting awareness

Financial contribution

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* 21. Do you have any additional comments to add?

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* 22. Would you like to be kept informed about this project’s progress?

If so please tick the box

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