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25/08/2009
McGuinness Opens Derry Sports Complex
A new sports complex has been given an 'executive' official opening.
Located in Gulladuff, Co Londonderry, the facility includes an indoor synthetic pitch and changing rooms as well as a fitness studio and multi purpose community room.
It is a joint collaboration between Lavey Gaelic Athletic Club and Termoneeny Community Association who have been working together since 2004 to bring about the development.
At the opening, the NI Executive's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness (pictured) said: "This magnificent new complex will further enhance the sporting facilities available to young people in this area and indeed the community in general.
"It is a physical example of how co-operation between groups can be the most effective way to address common needs and minimise duplication.
"The variety and scope of the facilities and activities on offer include schools' programmes, sports coaching, and active lifestyle classes, tailored to the needs of all ages," said the Sinn Féin Derry MP.
"I truly believe that this new facility has met the aims of those involved and they should be congratulated on their foresight and conviction to see this project through to completion."
The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure contributed funding to the project through Sport Northern Ireland's 'Building Sport' programme.
(PR/GK)
Located in Gulladuff, Co Londonderry, the facility includes an indoor synthetic pitch and changing rooms as well as a fitness studio and multi purpose community room.
It is a joint collaboration between Lavey Gaelic Athletic Club and Termoneeny Community Association who have been working together since 2004 to bring about the development.
At the opening, the NI Executive's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness (pictured) said: "This magnificent new complex will further enhance the sporting facilities available to young people in this area and indeed the community in general.
"It is a physical example of how co-operation between groups can be the most effective way to address common needs and minimise duplication.
"The variety and scope of the facilities and activities on offer include schools' programmes, sports coaching, and active lifestyle classes, tailored to the needs of all ages," said the Sinn Féin Derry MP.
"I truly believe that this new facility has met the aims of those involved and they should be congratulated on their foresight and conviction to see this project through to completion."
The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure contributed funding to the project through Sport Northern Ireland's 'Building Sport' programme.
(PR/GK)
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