Glenullin play park transformed thanks to Green Spaces programme

Glenullin play park has been revamped and revitalised with new equipment, as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Green Spaces Programme.

By The Newsroom

Published 28th Mar 2024, 12:36 BST

The funding programme is aimed at improving green spaces and play areas to make them more attractive for residents and visitors. The existing park at Glenullin was identified by Council as being outdated and needing refurbishment.

Attending the official opening of the new-look facility, the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan said: “It is wonderful to see that this park has been totally revamped with new play equipment, new surfacing, new bins and seating, providing a safe and welcoming location within the community.

“This project will allow local people and also visitors to the area to congregate and enjoy the natural outdoor environment and all the health benefits that this brings.”

The revitalisation of the play park was part funded by the Department for Levelling up, Housing and Communities and the Landfill Communities Fund administered by Ulster Wildlife.

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Steven Callaghan joins with children from St Patrick’s and St Joseph’s PS Garvagh as they enjoy the newly updated Glenullin Play Park.

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Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Steven Callaghan joins with children from St Patrick’s and St Joseph’s PS Garvagh as they enjoy the newly updated Glenullin Play Park. Photo: CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS COUNCIL

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Steven Callaghan, joins children from St Patrick’s and St Joseph’s PS Garvagh, as the newly transformed Glenullin playpark is unveiled. Pictured from (l-r back row) Pat Mulvenna, Council’s Director of Leisure & Development; Councillor Ciarán Archibald; Mayor Cllr. Steven Callaghan; Michael O'Brien, Council’s Sport & Community Facilities Manager; Lindsay Hutchinson, Council’s Estates Technical Officer; Garry Cardwell, Council Funding Support Officer and primary 7 teacher Eimear McKaigue.

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Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Steven Callaghan, joins children from St Patrick’s and St Joseph’s PS Garvagh, as the newly transformed Glenullin playpark is unveiled. Pictured from (l-r back row) Pat Mulvenna, Council’s Director of Leisure & Development; Councillor Ciarán Archibald; Mayor Cllr. Steven Callaghan; Michael O'Brien, Council’s Sport & Community Facilities Manager; Lindsay Hutchinson, Council’s Estates Technical Officer; Garry Cardwell, Council Funding Support Officer and primary 7 teacher Eimear McKaigue. Photo: CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS BOROUGH COUNCIL

Pictured admiring the recent works at Glenullin Play Park - Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Steven Callaghan, Councillor Ciarán Archibald and Garry Cardwell, Council Funding Support Officer.

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Pictured admiring the recent works at Glenullin Play Park - Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Steven Callaghan, Councillor Ciarán Archibald and Garry Cardwell, Council Funding Support Officer. Photo: CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS COUNCIL

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Steven Callaghan joins Garry Cardwell, Council Funding Support Officer (left) and Lindsay Hutchinson, Council’s Estates Technical Officer (right) as the recent works on Glenullin Play Park are unveiled.

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Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Steven Callaghan joins Garry Cardwell, Council Funding Support Officer (left) and Lindsay Hutchinson, Council’s Estates Technical Officer (right) as the recent works on Glenullin Play Park are unveiled. Photo: CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS COUNCIL