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A NEW NATIONAL surf centre is set to be developed in Sligo, the Government has announced.
The centre, which will be located on Strandhill promenade, will act as a modern fit-for-purpose facility for locals and tourists eager to catch some waves along the west coast.
It will comprise of a facility that will serve as a National Centre of Excellence for surfing in Ireland, and will be a key focal point in for activities on the Wild Atlantic Way.
An interpretative element telling the history of surfing in Strandhill and Sligo will also feature at the centre, where there will also be an information hub and visitor focal point for the area.
Safety provision for beach users and surfers will be provided for surfers, with a rescue facility set to monitor beach usage and support surf schools and the surf club.
This morning, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced funding of just over €1m from Fáilte Ireland to Sligo County Council for the development of the centre.
The project was also awarded €615k funding under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund announced earlier today.
“Strandhill is already a very popular destination thanks to its wonderful location, great beaches and of course its secret weapon, the waves that have become so popular with locals and visitors alike,” the Taoiseach said.
“I am delighted to be announcing this significant funding for the development of the new Strandhill Surf Centre, which I have no doubt will make this coastal town even more popular in the years ahead.”
Fáilte Ireland CEO Paul Kelly added that the development the centre would mark a new departure and enhance the tourism potential of the local area.
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With all that’s going on, you’d have to say that Europe is in a far worse state than it was 20 years ago. And the outlook ain’t rosy.
@Ó Connmhaigh: Actually far more people died in terrorist attacks in the 70′s than now
@Rui Firmino: So far
@Rui Firmino: what’s the 70s got to do with 20 years ago?
@Rui Firmino: which was over 40 years ago. Or what year do you think it is…
@ Rui is making the point that the threat of terrorism was far more dangerous in the 1970s then now … Terrorism is at it lowest level at present.
So don’t believe the hype!
@Rui Firmino: yup, as an older fella, I can confirm you’re right. And it wasn’t just a little bit more either. It was a lot more.
@Rui Firmino: that was 40 years ago though..
Wonder if they were Islamic terrorists or is it to do with austerity?
@Rui Firmino: more likely austerity.
@Peter McGlynn:
Agreed, IS and company don’t really do letter bombs
@Rui Firmino: most probably anarchists. Greece has a long history of violent anarchist groups
@P.J. Nolan: ya no virgins for the old letter bomb unfortunately
@Rui Firmino: Muslims Against Austerity
@Paul Devlin: There’s a group that have done stuff like this, but they are not Anarchist. Anarchists wouldn’t do this. There was a bogus group alright a few years ago, but they were denounced by every Anarchist group in Europe. Guys like Bader Meinhoff or Red Brigade would do this carry on though.
@Eric Foley: Golden Dawn type Right wing extremists could be suspects as well to be fair. They have literally murdered several people in Greece in the last few years.
Well if you crush a population this sadly is the result…..
@Kerry Blake: so your saying he deserved it
@Paddy: No Paddy I’m just pointing out due to the policies inflicted on Greece this is the end result.
remember when golden dawn were supposed to be the next greatest threat to human civilisation? Really goes to show the diletante politics of the media circus. On to the next doomsday scenario
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