Causeway Coast and Glens Council supports new pitch and changing facilities for Burnfoot

Burnfoot Football Club is celebrating the completion of upgrades to its pitch and changing facilities, marking an exciting new chapter for the club and the wider community.

On September 5, Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Dawn Huggins, officially opened the new facilities ahead of the club’s first game of the season.

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Dawn Huggins with John McMichael, Chairman of Burnfoot FC.

placeholder image — Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Dawn Huggins with John McMichael, Chairman of Burnfoot FC.

The improvements at the club’s facility have been made possible through investment from Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.

Mayor Huggins, said: “The improvements to the pitch and changing facilities are fantastic news for everyone involved with Burnfoot Football Club and will provide a valuable boost to the wider community.

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Dawn Huggins with players and committee members of Burnfoot FC. Also included is Michael O'Brien, Council's Sports and Facilities Manager and Councillor Edgar Scott.

“Facilities like these play an important role in encouraging people of all ages to get involved in sport, supporting health and wellbeing while creating opportunities for people to come together.

“The club committee is very grateful to Council for its investment, which will help ensure these facilities can be enjoyed by players, coaches, volunteers and the wider community for years to come.”