Youth players at Mountjoy United Football Club in Omagh will be the ones to benefit from new facilities recently opened by the club.
Funded by the Peace IV Youth Focused Shared Spaces Programme, the clubrooms at the club’s Lisnagirr Road base will be extended, with the club saying it will allow more young people from all communities to make use of the facilities.
The enhanced facilities at the Co Tyrone football club are one of 16 projects included in the Local Action Plan for the district being administered by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.
"The newly extended clubroom is a huge boost for our club in terms of expanding our activities and bringing local communities together to deliver a wider range of new initiatives to include health, well-being and cultural activities,” Gareth McFarland from Mountjoy United said.
“We are delighted with the outcome of the work which we were able to complete through PEACE IV funding and grateful for the support received from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.
“We believe that making small improvements to enhance our facilities is the foundation for a better future for the club as well as the local community.”
Speaking at the launch of the facilities, council chair Errol Thompson said they will encourage new members to come to the club and form lasting friendships.
“The extension to Mountjoy United’s existing clubrooms will encourage new users and bring people from all sections of the community together to form lasting friendships in a safe and shared space through a range of sporting activities and community initiatives.
“It is important not to underestimate the value of a programme like this and the legacy it leaves in helping us all move towards a more inclusive, cohesive society.”
