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Irish optimism knows no bounds with many living in hope of a repeat of summer 2013 (so far so good). As the evenings begin to stretch, DIY stores will see a flurry of activity with people buying furniture, plants, and accessories to create that extra room in their homes - “The Garden”.

The playground in the new town park in Castlebar will come up for debate at next months meeting of Castlebar Town Council, with councillor Harry Barrett alleging that the playground was not up to standard in providing facilities for wheelchair users. Cllr Barrett said this week that he would be putting forward a motion to the meeting to see the level of wheelchair accessible facilities improved, even though some of his council colleagues and the council management believe the playground conforms to the needs of all users.

Moate councillors are calling for the town’s playground to be moved from its Clara Road location to a more suitable location for children.

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport Michael Ring has announced the sanctioning of €155,000 for a cycling and walking infrastructure on the Northern Greenway, a 2.3km walk and cycle route linking Westport town centre to Pinewoods.

The culprits responsible for ‘wanton’ vandalism of playgrounds in Knocknacarra and other areas of the city must be apprehended so children do not lose out on these vital amenities, says local councillor Donal Lyons who vowed that work will continue to ensure funding for playgrounds will be included in future council budgets.

Ten playgrounds across the country have been shortlisted for a Brennans Bread playground makeover to help bring family playtime back. Sarsfield Square Playground in Athlone is one of the lucky 10 and they need your help! You can help win a makeover for the playground by logging onto www.BrennansBread.ie to register your vote. Built by the urban council in 1937, the playground in Sarsfield Square was initiated by the residents and Athlone Town Council under the RAPID programme.

The McGrath’s Field playground in Knocknacarra could be in line for a major upgrade if it can win the Brennan’s Bread Make Over Competition.

Work has commenced on a playground and a multi-use games area in Kilkelly, Swinford Electoral Area councillors were informed on Tuesday.

Residents of Kilkenny city who want playgrounds to be built in their area should notify the local authority while there is still money available, according to Cllr Paul Cuddihy (FG).

A young mother has called on the local authority to provide CCTV cameras or a patrol person to watch over Mullingar’s newest children’s park after weeks of vandalism at the facility.