Enfield Community Hall officially opened

Enfield Community Hall was officially opened this morning, following over €900,000 in major refurbishments delivered by Meath County Council in partnership with the Enfield Development Group.

Officially opened by Cathaoirleach of Trim Municipal District Cllr Ronan Moore, who is also a current committee member of the Enfield Development Group, the once-vacant and derelict Enfield Community Hall has been transformed into a modern, vibrant community facility.

The major project saw the restoration of the original timber flooring, now lined for multiple sport activities; refurbishment of the hall’s stage; installation of new mechanical, electrical and energy-efficient heating systems; and the provision of a new upstairs meeting room.

The redevelopment was made possible through significant investment, with €500,000 secured from the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme with the difference being met by contributions from Meath County Council and the Enfield Development Group.

Cathaoirleach of Trim MD, Cllr Ronan Moore said: “I am delighted to officially open Enfield Community Hall this morning—an important project made possible through the dedication of the Enfield Development Group and local volunteers, as well as the efforts of our staff in Meath County Council.

“Enfield Community Hall will be a much-needed focal point for community life, creating a welcoming and inclusive space where people of all ages can come together to take part in a wide range of activities, events and programmes.”

Chair of the Enfield Development Group, Aisling Naughton, added: "This is a landmark day for Enfield. The Community Hall has always held a special place in the hearts of local people and we are delighted to see it restored as a modern, welcoming community facility.

"We are grateful to Meath County Council, the project team and everyone in the community who supported the project along the way, and we look forward to opening the doors to the people of Enfield in the months ahead."

Deputy Chief Executive of Meath County Council, Des Foley said the redevelopment of Enfield Community Hall "demonstrates the impact of collaborative working, with Meath County Council and the Enfield Development Group combining their expertise and commitment to deliver a high-quality community asset for the area".

"Projects such as this are central to our vision of building strong, sustainable and connected communities," he added.

This year marks ten years since Enfield Development Group was formed and Treasurer Angela Smith said they could think of no better way to celebrate that milestone than by seeing Enfield Community Hall brought back to life.

"The hall means so much to so many people in the community, and we are grateful to everyone who has supported the project over the years. We are excited to begin the next chapter and to see the hall once again at the heart of community life in Enfield."

On Wednesday Enfield Development Group signed a licence agreement with Meath County Council to take over the running of the facility. Today marked the handing over of keys and the group are now in possession of the hall marking a new chapter.

One of their first priorities is to hold a community day to give locals the chance to see the newly refurbished hall.