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MINISTER OPENS LAHINCH LEISURE CENTRE AND LAHINCH WATER SAFETY TRAINING AND RESCUE CENTRE
In July, Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys TD officially opened Lahinch Leisure Centre and Lahinch Water Safety Training and Rescue Centre.
At the event, Minister Humphreys said: “ʻOur Rural Futureʼ is just over a year old – but its impact throughout rural Ireland has been significant. Right across the country, we are delivering unprecedented regeneration of our towns and villages. We are taking old buildings and sites and giving them a new purpose, a new lease of life. Thatʼs exactly what has happened here at this first-class facility in Lahinch.”
Pictured at the official opening of Lahinch Leisure Centre in County Clare on 18th July, 2022, were (l-r): Cllr Tony OʼBrien, Cathaoirleach, Clare County Council; Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD; Noeleen Fitzgerald, Director of Finance and Support Services, Clare County Council; and Eoin Conlan, Lahinch Leisure Centre Manager. Photo: Eamon Ward.
The €6m revamp of Lahinch Leisure Centre was funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development through the RRDF, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), the TOMAR Trust, LEADER, Clare County Council and local fundraising.
Cllr Tony OʼBrien, Cathaoirleach, Clare County Council, said: “Today is about the future and a fantastic modern facility that is ready to serve another generation of residents and visitors to Lahinch, and the entire North and West Clare area.”
Noeleen Fitzgerald, Director of Finance and Support Services, Clare County Council, who led the Lahinch Leisure Centre Project Technical Team, said: “The completion of this project is a wonderful example of a local community group working successfully with many partners. The project demonstrates how collaboration can deliver real investment and ensure we have sustainable regional development throughout the county.”
Minister Humphreys concluded: “As Minister with responsibility for water safety, I want to take this opportunity to recognise the extraordinary roles played by our Coastguard, our emergency services, our lifeguards, and volunteers.”
The Minister added that she looks forward to Lahinch Water Safety Training and Rescue Centre being used to provide the training and development of our volunteers to continue the vital work in keeping the public as safe on the water as possible.
