Funding for sensory panels in Carrick-on-Shannon playground

Funding of €17,912 has been awarded to Leitrim County Council for the installation of play panels with sensory elements at Carrick-on- Shannon playground.

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, announced the recipients of this year’s Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation.

The Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation supports the work of Local Authorities in improving access to quality play and recreation facilities within their communities. This can be through the refurbishment and upgrade of existing facilities or through the development of new ones.

Many of the projects funded under this year’s scheme give particular focus to inclusion and access, and will help to ensure that children with a diverse range of needs can avail of the benefits of high quality play facilities alongside their peers.

Other playgrounds in the region to benefit from funding include:

Cavan Town - Refurbish works at Kilnavara playground €15,833

Ballyshannon - Refurbishment of Mall Park playground €15,833

Roscommon Town - Upgrade works on playground €9,955

Sligo Town - Inclusive playground equipment installation €14,613.