Refurbished playground in Carlingford opened by Minister Humphreys

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today visited Carlingford to officially open the newly refurbished playground.

The newly kitted out Carlingford playground has seen its capacity enhanced it can cater for more children. This playground, along with the completed works at the Carlingford Heritage Centre, will attract more visitors to the village and provide an economic boost, the Minister's department said.

Speaking about the new playground the Minister said: “It’s lovely to be back here today through for very different reasons, as we officially open your new playground facility.

“I am delighted that my Department was able to support this project with funding of almost €94,000 under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. You used that funding to redesign and install a new facilities new equipment.

“And the great thing is this investment has allowed you to significantly increase the capacity of the playground so that more and more children and their families can benefit.”

The Minister also visited Dundalk to open the new artificial sports surface at the Redeemer Family Resource Centre. The outdoor pitch was installed on a piece of land that has been unused for a number of years. It will provide local groups and sporting organisations with a facility where outdoor sports can be played all year round.