Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has announced planning approval for a new £1m community centre at Glenariffe, Co Antrim.

The hall will cater for both the social and sporting needs of the community, in addition to providing facilities for Friends of Glenariffe and Oisin GAC.

The facilities will include an indoor sports hall with viewing area at first floor level, changing facilities, gym/fitness suite, multipurpose use room and kitchen.

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Mr Durkan said: "This is a real boost for Glenariffe as it will encourage the regeneration of this rural village. The development will make a significant contribution to the community infrastructure in the Glens of Antrim as it will help meet the needs of the community in a new, state of the art, purpose built facility. Decisions like this support my vision for a better environment and a stronger economy."

(CD/JP)