BALLYNACALLY DEVELOPMENT Association have been busy with a number of projects progressing.
Plans are afoot to replace the roof of the community centre with this project set to move forward next year.
Within the locality, a new Baby Bootcamp for mothers and babies has been launched recently. The initiative focuses on gentle strengthening exercises while also providing an opportunity for mothers to meet, connect and support one another. The programme will run throughout June, with plans to return again in the autumn due to the positive response received so far.
A successful application has been made to Clare County Council which will see Ballynacally approved as a location for a Volunteer Support Centre which can be activated for severe weather emergencies. “The project also presents opportunities to further enhance the community hall and facilities, with future plans potentially including the installation of solar panels to help reduce energy costs and upgrade our whole electrical system,” explained Liam Kirwan of the Ballynacally Development Association.
This week, they have also received confirmed that approval is forthcoming for the new ‘old school door’ which will “help preserve an important part of our community infrastructure and heat efficiency”.
Refurbishment works have been completed in the former Macra room over recent months and it has now been transformed into the new Green Room, along with the addition of a heated storage area.
Liam outlined, “we hope to work with the new tidy towns on positive projects to enhance our village and as usual, work with all other committee groups. A successful example of this collaboration is the GAA Community Running Track, delivered through the combined efforts of the GAA Committee, Tidy Towns, the Development Association and many local supporters. Similar partnerships continue to play a vital role in the progress of our village.
“One of our flagship achievements remains the transformation of the former Range Cottages into the Estuary Way Café and residential accommodation. This project is a source of great pride for the community, having attracted new people to the area, created local employment opportunities and helped showcase Ballynacally as a vibrant and welcoming place to live, work and visit. Ballynacally continues to benefit from the dedication of volunteers, community groups and residents who work together to make the village an even better place for everyone. We look forward to building on these successes and developing further projects that will benefit the community for years to come,” he added.
