Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District, Cllr Niall Kelleher officially opened the new Killarney Skate Park ‘Cluiche’.
Matthew Farrell (Killarney MD Officer) pictured speaking at the official opening of the new Killarney Skate Park situated in the grounds of Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
The new skate park, which is situated in the grounds of the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre, was developed by Kerry County Council, in consultation with the local skateboarding community in Killarney, and with the Killarney Skateboard User Group.
The €260,000 project was funded by Kerry County Council and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under their Sports Capital Programme. The park itself was designed by Vulcano Skateparks and built by Brown Brothers Site Services Ltd. under the supervision of Kerry County Council.
Matthew Farrell (Killarney MD Officer) pictured speaking at the official opening of the new Killarney Skate Park situated in the grounds of Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
Speaking at the launch, Cllr Kelleher welcomed the opening of the park, pointing out that it provides a safe, traffic-free environment for young and old to practise their skateboarding, roller-blading, scooter and BMX skills.
“This is a fantastic facility for young and old, and I would like to express my thanks to everybody who was involved in bringing this to fruition,” he said. “For the young, this will be an area to learn and to watch the more experienced boarders in action and to pick up a few tips and tricks. For parents, a safe, purpose-built venue for the children to spend some excess energy and for the town, yet another amenity for young and old to have fun.
“This has been a long-held dream for many, and as elected representatives, we are delighted to be here, to see this project move from an idea to the drawing board, to the construction phase, and now to the finished product.”
Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District, Cllr Niall Kelleher, officially opened the new Killarney Skate Park ‘Cluiche’ in the grounds of Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre on Friday. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyFr Kieran O’Brien, Rev Simon Lumby, Matthew Farrell (Killarney MD Officer) and Angela McAllen (Killarney Municipal District Manager) watch on at the official opening of the new Killarney Skate Park ‘Cluiche’ in the grounds of Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre on Friday. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyMatthew Farrell (Killarney MD Officer) pictured speaking at the official opening of the new Killarney Skate Park situated in the grounds of Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyKillarney Municipal District Manager Angela McAllen speaking at the official opening of the new Killarney Skate Park ‘Cluiche’ in the grounds of Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre on Friday. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographySean Murphy (Chairperson of the Killarney Skate Park Committee) speaking at the official opening of the new facility ‘Cluiche’ in the grounds of the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre on Friday. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyFr Kieran O’Brien, beside Rev Simon Lumby, saying a few words before the blessing of the new Killarney Skate Park ‘Cluiche’ in the grounds of Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre on Friday. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyCathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District, Cllr Niall Kelleher, alongside fellow councillors, TDs, Council staff, members of the public and skateboarders, officially opened the new Killarney Skate Park ‘Cluiche’ in the grounds of Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre on Friday. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyKathleen Moriarty (SEO Finance KCC) with Jennifer, Katie and Charlotte Casey after the new Killarney Skate Park ‘Cluiche’ in the grounds of Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre was officially opened on Friday. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyKillarney Municipal District Manager Angela McAllen with Kathleen Moriarty (SEO Finance KCC) pictured at the official opening of ‘Cluiche’, Killarney’s newest skate park, in the grounds of Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre which was officially opened on Friday. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyBarry Coen (Secretary of the Killarney Skate Park Committee), Sean Murphy (Chairperson of the Killarney Skate Park Committee), John O’Donoghue, and Jim O’Donoghue pictured at the official opening of ‘Cluiche’, Killarney’s newest skate park, in the grounds of Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre which was officially opened on Friday. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyBarry Coen (Secretary of the Killarney Skate Park Committee), Sean Murphy (Chairperson of the Killarney Skate Park Committee), John O’Donoghue, and Jim O’Donoghue with Cllr Donal Grady pictured at the official opening of ‘Cluiche’, Killarney’s newest skate park, in the grounds of Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre which was officially opened on Friday. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographCllr Donal Grady pictured at the official opening of ‘Cluiche’, Killarney’s newest skate park, in the grounds of Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre which was officially opened on Friday. Cllr Grady instigated the project two decades ago and was delighted to see it opened ahead of his retirement from local politics next week. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyCody Kelliher from The Spa, Tralee, enjoying the new facilities at ‘Cluiche’, Killarney’s newest skate park, in the grounds of Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre which was officially opened on Friday. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyA youngster enjoying the new facilities at ‘Cluiche’, Killarney’s newest skate park, in the grounds of Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre which was officially opened on Friday. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyRob Jones from Castlegregory, enjoying the new facilities at ‘Cluiche’, Killarney’s newest skate park, in the grounds of Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre which was officially opened on Friday. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyCody Kelliher from The Spa, Tralee, enjoying the new facilities at ‘Cluiche’, Killarney’s newest skate park, in the grounds of Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre which was officially opened on Friday. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyA youngster enjoying the new facilities at ‘Cluiche’, Killarney’s newest skate park, in the grounds of Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre which was officially opened on Friday. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyVera Kheilo from Ukraine having fun as she explores Killarney’s newest skate park which was officially opened on Friday afternoon. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
