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AUTISM-friendly facilities are in full swing in part of the upgraded Clarecastle Playground, which cost in the region of €16,000. This completion of this upgraded facility illustrates what can be achieved when community groups work in collaboration with each other to maximise benefits for the locality. In 2015, the heart of Clarecastle village was transformed by the development of this playground adjacent to Powers’ Car Park, but in the last six years wear and tear was beginning to take its toll. Councillor Paul Murphy recalled last year he was approached by the Clarecastle Playground Committee who sought funding for additional works to the playground. The Deputy Mayor of Ennis was delighted to assist them through finance provided by the General Municipal Allocation from Clare County Council, which was unanimously supported by his colleagues in the Ennis Municipal District. “When it was developed initially the equipment included a wheelchair swing. The playground committee had a vision to make the playground more …
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