By Dan Walsh
Rosslare Bowling Green has been formally opened by the Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District Council, Cllr Lisa McDonald. Also present were Cllrs Jim Moore, Frank Staples, Ger Carthy and Jim Codd.
The four-lane Bowling Green, which is built to world bowling standards, measures 25×40 metres in size and took eight months to complete at a cost of €191,000.
Cllr McDonald said the redeveloped Bowling Green is a marvellous addition to the sporting and community facilities in Rosslare Strand and local area. “It gives people of all ages an opportunity to try out a different sport and in particular it may be of interest to retired people or those who have finished with more intensive sports,” stated Cllr McDonald, who added; “I hope that this wonderful amenity will bring more people to participate in bowling and to attract high level competitions to the Rosslare area and thus bring more visitors and boost the local tourism economy.”
Carolyne Godkin, Director of Services for Climate Change and the Environment stated that “the Council was delighted to be associated with such a fine sporting facility” and she hopes that the Bowling Green brings more visitors to the Rosslare area and adds to the enjoyment of visitors to the traditional and popular resort that is Rosslare Strand.”
The Project was a partnership between Rosslare Bowling Club, Rosslare Community & Sports Centre, Rosslare Development Association, Wexford County Council, Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and Sole Sport Ltd.
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