Over £390,000 has been invested in 11 new or refurbished play areas across Mid Ulster.

The funding was secured by Mid Ulster District Council under the LEADER element of the NI Rural Development Programme.

New play parks have been created or new play equipment has been added to existing play parks in the villages of Clonoe, Ballymaguigan, Brocagh, Eglish, Kildress, Knockloughrim, Innishrush, Stewartstown, Tamlaght, Tullyhogue and Washingbay.

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Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Cathal Mallaghan, has welcomed the completion of the latest works: "This is nothing short of a huge investment across a large part of the Mid Ulster district and has created new opportunities to play or enhanced existing play facilities so children can enjoy using the best of modern play equipment.

"In the delivery of these play areas we are seeing the very real impact of the rural development programme on the ground, doing what it is intended to do – improving the facilities and the quality of life for those living in our rural communities.

"Our thanks once again to the Local Action Group which has, along with the Council, funded the projects and I look forward to seeing them well-used."