AH Corofin FS Final Draft 1
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4 Findings
This section begins to pull together what has been learnt from the considerable research and consultations undertaken above. The findings have been presented under the following headings:
• Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure • Community Cohesion, Partnerships, and Communications • Management, Organisation, and Finance.
1 Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure 1.1 The village has obvious dereliction (domestic houses and retail-related) that needs to be addressed in a coordinated manner. This is contrasted by the significant investment recently in the road and related infrastructural improvements. 1.2 Young people (pre-teens + teenagers) are not suitably supported particularly concerning the public realm, after school and leisure services in a non-sporting environment. 1.3 Older people (i.e. over 65 years) have poor supporting infrastructure or services compared to neighbouring villages.
1.4 The delivery of the Canon Oliver Hughes Park (Phases 1 and 2) is warmly welcomed.
1.5 ‘The Barracks’ which is now under the responsibility of the CCDA has potential for development.
1.6 Public transport provision is weak. It needs better coordination with new services piloted.
1.8 The current absence of a GP/pharmacy and basic retail is perceived to diminish the quality of life in the village.
1.9 There remains significant greenfield/recreational sites adjacent to the centre of the village that are underdeveloped e.g., Corofin Castle and the riverbank. 1.10 Until there is an adequate investment by Irish Water in a new water treatment facility, further development will be limited. 1.11 There is a concern in the community at the underuse of Dr Duggan Hall.
1.12 The GAA facilities in the village give a strong sense of parish identity. 1.13 The provision of enhanced broadband and networking support services etc, is required for a growing home-working community.
1.7 The village has considerable road access to larger centres of population and services such as medical, secondary schools and weekly shopping.
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