Two Galway Towns Welcome Over €500,000 Investment In Leisure Facilities
Leisure centres in Tuam and Ballinasloe have undergone extensive upgrades to their facilities.
The Tuam Leisure Centre was officially relaunched on Saturday on 10 October, while the Ballinasloe Leisure Centre will reopen this Saturday next 17 October.
Galway County Council owns both facilities which are managed by Coral Leisure on behalf of the local authority. Both organisations have made a combined investment of over €500,000.
The improved facilities will give locals greater access to recreational facilties, benefitting mental health.
Speaking on the investment, Cllr Mary Hoade, Cathaoirleach of the Municipal District of Tuam, said: “Local facilities play an important role in making exercise accessible, and these improvements will help ensure the leisure centre continues to serve our community.”
Cllr Evelyn Parsons, Cathaoirleach of the Municipal District of Ballinasloe, described the investment as “good news” for the town.
She went on to say she encourages people to “come along and see the newly refurbished facilities.”
The relaunch event at Ballinasloe Leisure Centre will take place on Saturday from 11.30am.
Attendees can expect facility tours, health checks, and free goodie bags. Entry for the full day will cost €5.
