Skatepark needed in Mullingar

Posted by Cllr Ken Glynn.

20th March 2012.

Thanks to all who participated on the Skate park issue last night. I raised this issue back around 2008 and while Mullingar has many great sporting facilities with many clubs and associations. Mullingar Arts Centre along with many other local performing outlets provide invaluable services but the need for both the Skate Park and a youth Cafe is greater than ever. Both these facilities can offer a different outlook for young people but importantly provide a activity different from those there already.
Many young people in this town have to travel to surrounding towns to avail of their Skate parks so let's keep that business in town and next Tuesday night I am again raising the issue of providing a Skate Park in Mullingar. I want Westmeath County Council to show leadership on this issue and time for talking and suggesting must stop,instead let's start the planning and see where it leads. There are many locations around town which can be considered but I am committed to making this work.
There is a Mullingar needs a skatepark page so please like it and show your support. The following is the link to their Page so I would ask you to take a moment and hit the Like button.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mullingar-Needs-A-Skatepark/277066179022830