Olympic Legacy Fund has provided £32,500 of match funding
O Donovan Rossa Magherafelt Gym
Magherafelt, Mid Ulster, United Kingdom
Aim
Rossa Fitness For All By supporting this project, you’re helping us take another step toward a healthier, more connected community.
Why We’re Raising Funds
Our current gym has reached its limits — every inch of space is being used, and we simply can’t fit in the cardio equipment our members and players need.
To keep improving and to make fitness accessible for everyone in our community, we’re planning to extend the gym and build a dedicated cardio room.
This new space will:
- House treadmills, bikes, rowers, and other essential cardio equipment
- Free up room in the existing gym for strength and conditioning work
- Attract new members who prefer cardio exercise or are new to the gym
- Provide a welcoming environment for all ages — from teenagers to seniors
By supporting this project, you’re helping us take another step toward a healthier, more connected community.
The Big Incentive:
If we raise 35% (£17,500) of our target, Sport NI will contribute the remaining 65% (£32,500 )through the Olympic Legacy Fund — turning every donation into real impact.
About O’Donovan Rossa GAC
O’Donovan Rossa GAC Magherafelt is a volunteer-run community club at the heart of local life.
From our underage players to our senior men, ladies, and camogie teams, hundreds of people use our facilities every week. Our gym has become a vital hub — not just for athletes, but for all members who value health, wellbeing, and fitness.
This extension is the next stage of our Club Development Plan, ensuring that Rossa continues to lead the way in facilities and community engagement.
Our Plan
We aim to:
- Extend the current gym building to create additional floor space.
- Install a fully equipped cardio zone with treadmills, bikes, cross-trainers, and rowing machines.
- Improve accessibility so that people of all fitness levels including older members can comfortably use the facility.
- Create a modern, bright, and welcoming environment that encourages everyday activity and social wellbeing.
👥 Community Impact
This project isn’t just for players — it’s for the whole community.
The new cardio room will:
- Offer a low-impact, safe exercise option for all ages.
- Help young people build healthy habits.
- Encourage social connection through shared activity.
- Support physical and mental well-being throughout the year.
By investing in this project, you’re investing in the long-term health of the local community.
How This Aligns with the Olympic Legacy Fund
The Olympic Legacy Fund supports projects that increase participation, modernise facilities, and create inclusive community spaces. Our project does exactly that.
It will increase participation by giving more young people, especially girls, the chance to train and play in safe, modern spaces. It will make our facilities fully inclusive, accessible gym that can be used by women, older people, people with disabilities, and minority communities. It will improve health and wellbeing by giving more opportunities for fitness, sport, and social activity, tackling isolation and promoting good mental health.
And it will be sustainable, as modern, efficient facilities will reduce running costs and support long-term community use.
How You Can Help
Your support — big or small — will make a real difference.
Here’s how you can help us reach our goal:
- Donate directly to the project.
- Share the page with family, friends, and local businesses.
- Fundraise on our behalf — walk, run, cycle, or organise your own event.
Every pound raised goes directly toward construction and equipment for the new cardio room.
Together We Can Build It
Our club ethos has always been about pride, effort, and belonging.
With your help, we can build a facility that serves everyone — a space that keeps our community healthy, connected, and strong for generations to come.
Let’s make Rossa Fitness for All a reality.
This project successfully funded on 29th March 2026