Sod turned on new community centre in Swords

THE sod has been turned on the Liam Rodgers Community Centre in Drinan, Swords.  

The facility, named in memory of the late Liam Rodgers, who passed away in 2009, will comprise a sports hall that can cater to the needs of the local sporting groups and organisations along with meeting rooms that will cater to the various youth clubs, ladies’ clubs, seniors groups, residents’ associations and more.

Mayor of Fingal, Cllr David O’Connor said Fingal County Council is delighted that the construction of the Liam Rodgers Community Centre in Drinan has commenced. 

“This facility will make a huge difference for the community and will benefit young and old alike,” he said. 

Fingal County Council chief executive Paul Reid said: “We are delighted to see the community coming together to work with Fingal County Council to make this facility a reality.”

Construction has commenced on the centre and will take approximately 15 months. The council said it is looking forward to working with the local community in developing the facility.