Over €3,000 raised for upgrade plans

THE Greystones South Beach Playground fundraising campaign has had a fantastic start, with €3,800 raised at Sundays fun day at Eire Óg clubhouse.

The campaign, run by a group of local people, is to raise money for the refurbishment of the facility.

The day included games, sports, cakes, pets corner, face painting and a summer camp showcase.

‘As a parent using the current playground on a weekly basis, it saddens me that it provides few challenges and fun for our children, especially when you see what well designed playgrounds can offer,’ said Niamh Egan, chair of the committee. ‘Our current playground does not offer a suitable environment that encourages all ages and abilities to play together side by side. This is why we want

Freya, Gillian, Lewis and Keelan McConnell with Kevin McNamara from the Everest Music School.

Kristian O’Neill from the Greystones Film Camp with Kim Gallagher and Alannah Monaghan.

Cameron, Euan and Craig Petrie signing their brick in the new playground.

Niamh Egan, Chairperson of the committee, shows some of the plans to Sarah Griffith and her parents Cait and Roslan.

Ciaran Duddy, Eoghan Duddy, Jimmy Callan and Marco Lemass.