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The opening of the new leisure complex led to much controversy as many local councillors believed the old leisure centre located on the High Road should be closed to facilitate for the building of a new courthouse. Local residents and businessmen thought differently and staged protests against the closing of the centre. A decision was made, by local councillors, on May 14 2007 to close the old leisure centre with the deciding vote coming from Cllr. [[Ciaran Brogan]]. |
The opening of the new leisure complex led to much controversy as many local councillors believed the old leisure centre located on the High Road should be closed to facilitate for the building of a new courthouse. Local residents and businessmen thought differently and staged protests against the closing of the centre. A decision was made, by local councillors, on [[May 14]] [[2007]] to close the old leisure centre with the deciding vote coming from Cllr. [[Ciaran Brogan]]. |
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Revision as of 13:39, 20 May 2007
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Letterkenny Regional Sports and Leisure Complex is a sports complex located near Letterkenny town centre in County Donegal, Ireland. The complex is located near O' Donnell Park and the total cost of the building of the complex was €22.7 million. An open day for the complex was held on May 18 and 19 May 2007.
Building of the Complex
Constructio of the building began in 2002. The complex was meant to be finished construction in January 2007 but did not open until four months later.
Facilities
The complex includes the following facilities:
- 25metre 6 lane Swimming Pool
- Gym
- 2500 seater Sports hall
- Soccer pitch (full size), junior size soccer pitch, astro-pitch which can be divided by three.
- Running track
- Children’s play area
- Skateboard park
The sports complex caters for the following activities:
- Indoor soccer
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Volley Ball
- Aerobics
- Athletics
- Swimming
- Gymnastics
Controversy
The opening of the new leisure complex led to much controversy as many local councillors believed the old leisure centre located on the High Road should be closed to facilitate for the building of a new courthouse. Local residents and businessmen thought differently and staged protests against the closing of the centre. A decision was made, by local councillors, on May 14 2007 to close the old leisure centre with the deciding vote coming from Cllr. Ciaran Brogan.
Shows
Riverdance will be performing in the Sports Complex on May 24 and 25, and will mark the official opening of the centre. Around 12000 people are expected to attend. [1] Daniel O'Donnell kicks off his Irish summer tour with a show at the Complex on July 14. He will be joined by his touring partner Mary Duff. The concert will be filmed as a Daniel television special and also his forthcoming DVD.[2] [3]
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