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has now been almost completely
upgraded and re-developed to European Safety
Standards. It is intended subject to funding from
the 2006 Rapid Playground fund to complete the
playgrounds transformation to a modern playground by
years end with the upgrading of the flying fox and
addition of extra items of play equipment.
Seaview Park (off First Sea Road)
Part 8 approval has been granted for the development
of Seaview Park and the development of a new sand
carpet pitch is now being finalised on site. By the
end of 2006 it is intended that a new six acre park
will be available for recreational use and will
include a multi use games area, extensive walking
paths, seating, children’s natural play area,
landscaped areas.
Garavogue / Doorly Park
Work has commenced on the development on a new
parkland amenity on site with preliminary civil
works completed. Part 8 approval has been granted
and tender documents are currently being finalised
for the development of a new pitch, Multi Use Games
Area, walkway / cycleway, seating, car park. The
programme of works is funded by Sligo Borough
Council and the Department of Arts, Sports and
Tourism
Mitchell Curley Park:
Work has now been completed on a new 12 lane Boules
(Pétanque) Courts (details below). The initiative
was part funded by the National Disability Strategy
through the Department of Environment and Local
Government. The new leisure amenity will add to the
existing wide range of facilities at Mitchell Curley
Park and ensures that the park continues to promote
the ethos of Sligo Borough Council and the Sligo
Sports and Recreation Partnership ie ‘Active
recreation for all’
Cranmore Playground:
Work has commenced on the development of a new
playground near Abbeyquarter Community Centre in
Cranmore. A new modern playground facility is being
developed on site.
Cartron foreshore
The observation and submission period with respect
of Part 8 planning for the proposed developments for
two new areas of Carton foreshore in 2006 has
closed. It is intended to develop two new areas for
public amenity and recreation – a new promenade area
along Sea View Drive and development of the site of
the old swimming pool at Markievicz Road.
The proposed development works include the provision
of new paved areas, pedestrian walk ways, cycleways,
landscaping, seating and public lighting. It is
intended to commence works on site in 2006 (subject
to council approval)
Sligo Cemetery
A new tailor made grave shoring system to enhance
cemetery operatives safety during grave digging
operations has been developed for Sligo cemetery.
The system has been designed and developed following
extensive trials and consultations with industry
experts. The telescopic shoring system has been
designed by grave diggers for grave diggers, is very
versatile and easily installed and removed from the
excavation. Staff training is currently being
undertaken and it intended that the new system will
be fully operational by June 2006
Other
Works are progressing on masterplans for Cleveragh
Park and Cranmore Regeneration
BOULES – A BEGINNER’S GUIDE
The development of a ‘Boules’ facility at Mitchell
Curley Park is certain to attract interest from
newcomers to the sport. And while many people may
not have heard of ‘Boules’, otherwise known as ‘Petanque’,
it is due to be included in the next Olympic Games
in Beijing.
The game of boules is perhaps the sport that is
closest to French hearts. Similar to British lawn
bowling or Italian bocce , the French version is
traditionally played with metallic balls on a dirt
surface beneath plane trees, with a glass of pastis
at hand. The object of the game is to throw your
balls — usually with somewhat of an arched back-spin
— so that they land closer to the small object ball
(cochonnet ) than those of your opponent, or strike
and drive the object ball toward your other balls
and away from your opponent's.
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