A new community centre has been opened on the Magilligan peninsula in L'Derry.

The new state-of-the-art centre features a community hall, an interactive training room, a community office and modern kitchen facilities.

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council's Community and Culture Team and Capital Projects Team delivered the energy efficient building together.

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Speaking at the launch, the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Cllr Sean Bateson said: "The Magilligan Community Centre is a fantastic example of local communities coming together in partnership with Council and providing a safe, accessible place for people of all abilities to enjoy. Capital investment in community infrastructure is hugely important and I commend all those including Council's Capital Works Team who contributed to the finished result in creating this forward thinking, modern centre."

The new centre will be managed on behalf of Council by the Magilligan Community Association.

(CM/JG)