SDCC launches first pétanque court at Griffeen Valley Park

South Dublin County Council has launched’s the county’s first public pétanque court at Griffeen Valley Park.

Developed in partnership with Active Cities and South Dublin County Sports Partnership, the court will offer adults and children, of all abilities, a “wonderful new openair facility in their community.”

Launching the new court, Cllr Emma Murphy, Mayor of South Dublin County Council said: “Active Cities is a nationally funded project with the aim of getting the people of South County Dublin more active.

“A key pillar of this project is to improve access to spaces and facilities for all. A perfect example of his is the Pétanque court here at Griffeen Valley”.

On the day Owen Kelleher, Secretary of Griffeen Valley Pétanque Club, co-ordinated and hosted fun taster sessions for the public.

Attendees were treated to mini games, demonstrations and got to learn the basic rules of how to play.

Kelleher said said that “pétanque can be played by anybody, local social clubs, disability groups, active retirement, school goers, Men’s shedders, grandads, and youngsters, all are welcome.

“Griffeen Valley Pétanque Club’s goal is to develop the club and promote the game in the wider community.”

Games will run every Sunday at 12pm and for more information, contact owen.kelleher@gmail.com.