Belmullet new bowling centre opening
Belmullet , Co Mayo in the West of Ireland hasn’t had a day like it when the new 26,000 sq ft Gateway Leisureplex opened its doors to the public on Friday 3rd April 2009 , Knock airport has never been so busy they came from far and wide, traffic jams and people parking up to a mile away on either side of the extensive parking on the site. Local Bands, Radio broadcasting live throughout Ireland, Live TV coverage for the opening, Sponge Bob Square Pants came along with Barney the Dinosaur, face painting clowns , goody bag give- a-ways, Radio phone ins and the huge crowds made it a great party atmosphere prevailed well into the night.
This world Class 26,000sq ft centre was opened to great acclaim, creating jobs and retail opportunities in the depth of recession, the high quality fit out complex has been built from scratch on a huge site 2 miles outside the town and the interior designers have been very innovative in the stunning mix of colour and contempory style throughout the building. The Complex was some 3 years in the planning, nothing was left to chance. Only the very best was good enough, construction commenced in September 2008 and the complex grew at a pace.
A new innovative family was created to entertain the kids and develop a strong family brand image, Zeta the Bowling Queen, Robert the Rocket, and Sharpe Shooting Sean
The innovative design team were instrumental in the 6 lanes of Switch bowling equipment choice by the owners the Brogan Family as the Pininfarina design incorporates the stunning Switch colour range for the planned 6 lanes , Switch are the only equipment manufacturer to offer this level of choice along with the innovative Switch Pininfarina furniture designs they were able to create a stunning bowlers seating area with ample storage space and comfort for the bowlers. The latest scoring graphic’s on 2009 launched ‘’ Switch 2 scoring systems’’ caused a real stir when the 32” flat screens were fired up, incorporating 16 animated packages with a selection of 19 themed animations in each pack some 300+ choices, and the ability to add options of another 114 animations to delight the players and watchers alike.
They then turned their attention to the UV reactive lanes pattern choices and decided to incorporate 2 glow designs into the lanes area the outside lanes used the New for 2009 MATRIX Design and the centre 2 lanes they used STARGATE design . Only Switch offer a choice of 4 designer patterns that are UV reactive.
Then the stunning Pininfarina Masking units in front of the machines finished the whole effect off, this is a unique centre built with pride and commitment by the Brogan Family and their team.
The complex also incorporates Kids Island for the younger folks installed along side 2 great party rooms each with there own kitchens and party prep areas , large Pool Room, extensive Machine Arcade area, and the Park Lanes Bar and Restaurant on the ground floor, the fish chowder on the extensive menu is to die for. Top chefs manage huge kitchens and create wonderful food experiences, Along side is the Coffee station for snacks and pastries, On the upper floor is the VORTEX function suite fitted out with all the latest sound and light projection equipment , drop down screens and plasma wall mounted units for presentations. Sales training courses and corporate functions as well as weddings birthdays ect, the whole centre is fitted out with 7 surround sound plasma screens. Unusually there are two large external patio’s to the front and side of the complex extending out over the ground floor roof tops, for alfresco dining in the summer months to take advantage of the breathtaking stunning views out over the Mullet looking towards the Atlantic Ocean with the next stop being America, a great place to relax and watch the tides change with a G & T in hand on a balmy summers night.
There is nothing that this Complex cannot stage, bringing a whole new level to the term FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT.
