Johnstown a step closer to getting a playground

There’s good news for one local community who are now a big step closer to finally getting a playground.

Planning permission has now been granted for a new playground and sensory garden on what is at the moment a derelict site on the Rathdowney Road there.

It’s expected to cost in the region of €60,000  to build.

Secretary of the playground committee, Liz Tynan told KCLR News it’s going to be a while yet before the amenity is open.

And in the meantime, they’re going to have to do plenty of fundraising.