Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte officially opened a new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) in Meigh on Thursday, June 15.
The new play facility received funding from the Small Settlements Scheme, which is collaboratively funded by the Department for Communities, Department for Infrastructure, Department of Agricultural, Environment and Rural Affairs and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to deliver a range of projects throughout the District.
The opening ceremony was attended by PCSP Officers, the PSNI and children from St. Patrick’s Primary School, who were eager to explore the exciting features of this brand-new games area.
PCSP Officers provided valuable information on various topics such as tackling anti-social behaviour and crime, the importance of road safety, drugs and alcohol misuse and they highlighted the work of the PCSP. The PSNI brought their gaming bus and the children engaged in a range of entertaining activities.
Great excitement at St. Moninnas Park Meigh for the official Opening of Meigh MUGA l-r Enda Hughes Meigh Community Association, Brian Cunningham Dept of Communities, Councillor Cathal King, Derek Johnston local publican, Councillor Michael Savage, Eddie Maguire Chairman Meigh Community Association and centre Chairperson Newry, Mourne and Down Councillor Valerie Harte cuts the ribbon.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valarie Harte said, “I am delighted that this space has been repurposed into a safe area where children can play soccer and basketball. The MUGA offers the children of Meigh a space to meet friends, play sport and simply have fun”.
PCSP Officers attended the opening, providing valuable information on various topics such as the work of the PCSP, tackling anti-social behaviour and crime, the importance of road safety and drugs and alcohol misuse. The PSNI brought the gaming bus for the children to engage in a range of entertaining activities.
The Council would like to extend thanks to the main funders, contractors, local residents, Meigh Community Association, and the business community for their continued support in the development and delivery of this project.
Chairperson Newry, Mourne and Down Council, Councillor Valerie Harte at St. Monnina’s Park Meigh to officially open the Meigh MUGA joined by Gary Trainor Principal St. Joseph’s primary school and a few young people who can’t wait for the ribbon to be cut.
