Fun and Games
Playgrounds are an important feature of any community.
Manorhamilton Playground, Co. Leitrim
© Leitrim County Council
© Leitrim County Council
They are a safe place for children to play. Children in Leitrim are luckier than most children in Ireland - there are more playgrounds in Leitrim than nearly anywhere else in the country.
Mohill Playground, Co. Leitrim
The newly developed playground in Mohill, Co. Leitrim.
© Leitrim County CouncilMohill Playground, Co. Leitrim
© Leitrim County Council
© Leitrim County Council
Mohill Playground, Co. Leitrim
The newly developed playground in Mohill, Co. Leitrim.
© Leitrim County CouncilLeitrim County Council developed most of these playgrounds. Some were developed by local communities themselves.
The council insures and looks after all playgrounds in the county. This is because it is difficult for local people to do this themselves.
McDermott Terrace Playground, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
The newly developed McDermott Terrace playground in Manorhamilton, Co.Leitrim.
© Leitrim County CouncilMcDermott Terrace Playground, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
© Leitrim County Council
© Leitrim County Council
McDermott Terrace Playground, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
The newly developed McDermott Terrace playground in Manorhamilton, Co.Leitrim.
© Leitrim County CouncilThe council and local communities decide together where new playgrounds will be built.
They also decide what kind of equipment they will put in the playground. Playground equipment must be safe as well as being fun.
Is there a playground near your home?
What would your dream playground be like?