Need for playground in Manorcunningham highlighted
The need for a children’s playground in Manorcunningham was highlighted at a recent council meeting.
Fianna Fáil Cllr Donal Coyle raised the issue at the May meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District.
He asked: “That this Council identify an appropriate section of land in Manorcunningham for the purpose of providing a playground.”
Cllr Coyle outlined that Manorcunningham is Donegal’s youngest town, with an average age of 33.3 according to the 2022 census.
“There are lots of young families in the area,” he said.
The council heard that there is currently a playground in Abbey Park housing estate in Manorcunningham.
However, Cllr Coyle said it is small and he appealed to the council to acquire land for a more adequate facility.
He said a playground is “badly needed” in the area.
His party colleague, Cllr Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly, seconded the motion and added that Manorcunningham is a growing village with a “massive need” for a playground.
In the written response, Cllr Coyle was informed: “There currently isn’t any funding available to acquire or lease any lands in Manorcunningham to facilitate such a community facility.
“Indeed, if a suitable site with adequate parking provision was to become available, planning permission would need to be secured together with an appropriate level of funding to construct a modern playground.”
Senior Executive Engineer (Roads) David McIlwaine said he would raise the issue again with the divisional manager.
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