CALLS have been made for playparks to be better distributed across Irvinestown to make them more accessible to families.

Sinn Féin Councillor Siobhan Currie raised the issue of better access to playparks as the town grows.

“Irvinestown playpark facilities need to be better distributed across the town,” the Erne North Councillor said.

“As the town has grown over the years, there are whole areas with no access to play facilities within easy reach of homes.

“Irvinestown is the third-largest town in Fermanagh and has a great facility in the Bawnacre, but it’s not ideal for some families who want to pop out to a playpark for 20 minutes, not to mention those without a car at home.

“I have made, and will continue to make, the case for this to be addressed at the council where we are presently working on a playpark strategy across the district.”

The former Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council elaborated further, saying: “A number of parents and concerned residents have highlighted this anomaly to me.

“It is a real issue for those living out the Lack Road, Scallen Road and Dromore Road.

“Likewise, for those living in Cherryhill and Hillcrest Drive on the Kesh Road, parents and children have nowhere to go that is easy and safely accessible if they are looking for a quick break.”