Residents in Cavanaleck are marking the opening of a new play park, the first such facility locally, offering children and families a dedicated place to play, meet and enjoy the outdoors.

The scheme was delivered through the Outdoor Recreational Capital Programme, a strand of the Fermanagh and Omagh PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan, which will upgrade 10 outdoor community spaces across the district.

The programme is supported by PEACEPLUS, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), with match funding from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.

Designed to be welcoming, accessible and inclusive, the new park encourages active play and physical activity while creating a vibrant space for people of all backgrounds to come together.

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Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Debbie Coyle, said: "The opening of this new play park is a significant milestone for the Cavanaleck community. As the first play facility of its kind in the area, it provides a fantastic new resource for local families and young people. We are committed to creating welcoming and inclusive spaces that support health, wellbeing and community connections, and it is wonderful to see this investment become a reality for residents. I would like to thank everyone involved in bringing this project to fruition and look forward to seeing the park enjoyed by the community for many years to come."

The Cavanaleck park is one of several projects being progressed through the Outdoor Recreational Capital Programme to strengthen community infrastructure and boost use of shared outdoor spaces across the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area.

PEACEPLUS is co-funded by the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland Executive.