A new centre offering affordable office, meeting and training spaces has opened at the Clon Road Business Park in Ennis.

Since it was set up in January, the Clare Training Resource Centre (CTRC) has attracted a wide range of user groups from across Co Clare.

Currently running at the multi-purpose facility are employee training sessions, preparation for interview classes, a series of workshops focusing on women and the economy and various local and national organisation's meetings.

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"Tightening budgets brought on by the economic recession have left many community organisations and businesses with little scope to invest in training space or meeting rooms," said Lorraine Tracey, Training Centre Coordinator.

"We are offering an affordable and accessible, high quality, multi-functional space. Our aim is to combine community values with a professional delivery. Rooms are set-up with equipment such as projectors, flipcharts and whiteboards as needed and catering services can be arranged."

Ms Tracey said the new facility offered organisations and individuals the flexibility and opportunity to reserve space on a once off or on a regular basis.

The CTRC is also currently providing the space for the delivery of a range of courses on behalf of its parent company the Clare Family Resource Centre (CFRC).

(PR/JM)