Connecting Community Spirit at O’Callaghan’s Mills GAA Club

BBnet
Nov 24
2 min read

Located in the heart of East Clare, O’Callaghan’s Mills GAA Club has long been a pillar of community life promoting Gaelic Games and handball for players of all ages. Based in Hamilton Park, Kilkishen, the club’s facilities include a gym, hall, meeting rooms, and a handball court that are used daily by a range of local groups.

As a growing community hub, the club needed a reliable internet connection to support its activities from streaming matches and hosting meetings to enabling classes and fitness sessions.

The Challenge: Reliable Connectivity in a Rural Area

O’Callaghan’s Mills GAA Club approached BBnet looking for a dependable broadband and Wi-Fi solution for their club building. Being in a rural area, fibre broadband was not available, and they were also dealing with poor mobile phone coverage inside the facility.

The goal was clear: provide strong, consistent connectivity that would benefit not only the club itself but also the wider community groups who use its facilities.

The Solution: Fixed Wireless and Campus-Wide Wi-Fi

BBnet identified that one of its wireless transmitters was located near the club making fixed wireless broadband the perfect fit. Within days, BBnet engineers were on site to complete the installation and activate the service.

The club was connected with BBnet Jet+, delivering speeds of up to 100Mb download, ensuring smooth, fast performance for all users.

To ensure reliable coverage throughout the premises, three access points were installed across key areas including the gym, hall, meeting rooms, and handball court giving full Wi-Fi accessibility wherever it’s needed.

The Results: A Connected Community Hub

With BBnet’s internet and Wi-Fi solution in place, O’Callaghan’s Mills GAA Club now enjoys consistent, high-speed connectivity that supports every aspect of community life.

The connection isn’t just for the club’s members, it’s used by the local Tidy Towns committee, the 12 O’Clock Hills group, and other organisations that make use of the facility.

Thanks to BBnet, matches can now be live-streamed online, gym users enjoy seamless Wi-Fi access for classes and training, and local events can be shared far beyond Clare even internationally.

“We chose BBnet as our provider because we knew other members locally were happy with the service. Since installation, we use it every day across all our facilities — the gym, hall, meeting rooms, and handball court. The connection has been excellent and supports everything from classes and meetings to live streaming major matches and events. We’re very grateful to BBnet for helping us stay connected with our community.” — O’Callaghan’s Mills GAA Club Committee

Partner With BBnet

From the gym to the handball alley, BBnet’s connectivity has transformed how O’Callaghan’s Mills GAA Club operates empowering them to share their activities with members, supporters, and the wider community.

As the club continues to grow, BBnet’s broadband service ensures they remain connected, supported, and ready for the next 100 years of community sport and success.

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