Playground

13th of Feb, 2009 update

The Bridge Complex were proud to host the grand opening of the new playground in Sixmilebridge today. Hundreds were entertained by balloon modellers and face painters in the marquee, with a special appearance from Minnie Mouse.

Minister John Gormley and mayor of Clare Madeline Taylor quin officially cut the ribbon and within seconds the playground which was blessed by Father Harry Bohan was full of happy kids.

Richard Cahill and Gwen Bowen on behalf of the Bridge Complex, paid tribute to the local community and volunteers on the ground, while Minister Gormley beseeched people to come on board and play their part in looking after their community facilities.

THE BRIDGE COMPLEX PRESS RELEASE Feb. 2nd 2009. MINISTER GORMLY TO OPEN COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND IN SIXMILEBRIDGE

Friday 13th may be unlucky for some, but the children of Sixmilebridge and surrounding districts will be very lucky indeed, when the state of the art playground opens on The Bridge Complex site on the Shannon Road.

Minister of the Environment, John Gormley will officially open the playground at 10.30am on Friday 13th.

It will be a morning of festivities and celebrations, with the children free to use the playground from then on.

A special playground group was formed as a subcommittee of The Bridge complex 3 years ago. Although most of the playground was funded by Clare county council, the group had to work hard, both to fundraise a local contribution and to research the design and layout of the playground.

The playground will be on the same site as future community facilities to be provided by The Bridge Complex with the childcare service, Bridge Kids, currently being erected.

All are welcome to come along on the day, with face painting and refreshments being available.