Local TD, Fergus O’Dowd, and Ardee based Fine Gael Councillor, Dolores Minogue, have said the Ardee Pop Up Pool has been such a huge success it has shown the clear need for a permanent pool in Mid-Louth.
“On Friday we met with Ashley Hunter, Head of Participation in Swim Ireland to discuss the level of participation at the Ardee pool and we now eagerly await the final figures on the numbers who used the facility since February” O’Dowd said.
“We were delighted to see so many local people enjoying the pool over the last number of months, in particular persons with a disability and younger children learning basic water safety and having fun.
“Louth County Council, Swim Ireland and of course the instructors have done a fantastic job in managing the project which has benefited so many in the community.
“I originally raised this possibility with the Minister for Sport last May on behalf of my colleague Cllr Dolores Minogue and we pushed strongly for Mid Louth to be prioritised.
Councillor Minogue said: “This has been a really fun and welcome addition for the area and I know that many families are disappointed to see the pool leave. Deputy O’Dowd and I will be doing our utmost to try and secure its return as soon as possible.
“Swim Ireland outlined that the overall cost of such a pop up pool is circa €300k so we will also be looking at the possibility of securing specific funding that might allow Louth County Council and Swim Ireland to purchase a permanent pop up pool for the area.”
