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Multi million pound sports facility will open today

The development comprises of four full sized sports pitches designed for winter football or rugby use. There is also a synthetic Cricket wicket for the summer months.

The multi million pound sports ground at Ballafletcher will get its grand opening today.

The development comprises of four full sized sports pitches designed for winter football or rugby use. There is also a synthetic Cricket wicket for the summer months.

The sports pitches will be used by Vagabonds Rugby Club aswell as Corinthians and Douglas Royal Football clubs.

The £2.4 million facility was first proposed as part of the Sports and Recreation Strategy 2002 to 2012.

The Football Foundation in the UK put just over £350,000 forward for the development.

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