Ballisodare playground reopens today
Ballisodare playground is reopening today following a major facelift. It follows a successful funding application for European funding for various upgrade works. The amenity has been new refurbished with various additional facilities installed. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Helena Boland of the Children’s Playground Committee, outlined how…
New playground to be opened in Carrick this Saturday
Saturday next will be a very special day for the community of Carrick in south Donegal. At 4pm the official opening will take place of Clós Súgartha Chois Abhainn or Riverside Playground. Covid-19 restrictions will be in place. The opening will be a proud achievement for the area as planning…
Funding for Glenties Playground has been confirmed
The Leas Cheann Comhairle and a Councillor in Donegal have welcomed funding to repair the necessary items at a playground in the Glenties area which was under threat of closure. With mounting repairs works and issues surrounding insurance costs, the local committee that is currently responsible for its upkeep are…
Donegal councillor criticises objection to proposed playground in Carrick
A Donegal councillor has criticised an objection to a proposed children’s playground in Carrick. Independent Councillor Niamh Kennedy told a meeting of councillors from Donegal Municipal District this week that they could not say too much about it because it was a live application. However, she added she thought it…
Vandalism at Collooney playground condemned
There has been strong condemnation of vandalism at a playground in Collooney, which has been described as ‘the heart and soul of the community.’ Sections of safety fencing, consisting of metal poles and mesh, were damaged and stolen at the playground. It was opened in 2010 but, as Sinn Fein…
Money for playgrounds in Ballymote, Ballinacarrow, Dromore West and Riverstown
Sligo Councillor Keith Henry has confirmed that funding to do upgrade works in four playgrounds has been secured and a tender for the works is to be completed. The four playgrounds; Ballymote, Ballinacarrow, Dromore West and Riverstown will share a fund of €19,400 for the works. The work is mainly…