Official opening event celebrates the completion of upgraded Riada Hockey Pitch
Wed, September 18, 2024
The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens was joined by members of Ballymoney Hockey Club as his special guests for the official opening of the upgraded Riada Hockey Pitch.
The completion of recent upgrade works at the Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre, Ballymoney was marked by members of the hockey club, the Mayor Councillor Ciarán McQuillan, elected members and invited guests on Tuesday, 17 September.
The facility benefitted from a substantial investment of over £320,000 by Council, which included a pitch upgrade to International Hockey Federation Category 3 Status and replacement floodlighting to improve lighting quality.
Welcoming the completion of the works, the Councillor McQuillan said: “I am thrilled to officially open the upgraded Riada Hockey Pitch on behalf of Council.
“This facility has been well-received by the public and, most importantly, by the players. It now provides a fantastic pitch for local teams, schools, and visitors to train and play matches.
“The level of usage to date demonstrates Council’s ongoing commitment to investment into the maintenance and upkeep of our facilities, benefiting the health and well-being of young people and adults in the Borough.
“The works to the pitch have been completed by local contractor Haffey’s, alongside our own Estates department. I would like to thank them for their support, design expertise and for the quality of work they have provided during this project.”
For more information on this and other sports facilities in the Borough, visit: https://www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk/see-do/sports-activities
