€9.2 million in funding has been approved for Shelbourne FC and the Tolka Park Community Hub project, according to an announcement on May 29, 2026. The approval came from the Department of Justice under the Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP), which closed to new applications in February 2023.
The funding will support the redevelopment of Tolka Park, the historic home ground of Shelbourne FC, and the creation of a community hub. The project aims to enhance facilities for the club and provide community spaces in Dublin's northside.
The Immigrant Investor Programme was established to attract investment from non-EEA nationals in exchange for residency rights. Since its closure, existing approved projects continue to receive funding. This allocation is part of that legacy.
Shelbourne FC, founded in 1895, plays in the League of Ireland Premier Division. The club has long sought to upgrade Tolka Park to meet modern standards and serve the local community.
