About Barry Leahey

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Barry Leahey MBE, President of Playdale Playgrounds since 2004, started his journey with Playdale as the Sales & Marketing Director. Responsible for introducing children abroad to Playdale’s innovative playground equipment, Barry’s driving influence is bringing laughter and play to children across the globe. Barry was awarded an MBE in 2017 for contributions to UK trade and exports. He has also been recognised as North West Director of the Year, features on the Daily Telegraph’s list of the UK’s Most Ambitious Business Leaders and is an active supporter of children’s charity NSPCC. Playdale Playgrounds Ltd. has designed, manufactured, and installed over 25,000 playgrounds in the UK and around the world for over 45 years. The business dates to 1735 when the Croasdale family began working in the forestry and allied timber trades. It progressed into the playground industry in 1978, when Playdale Playgrounds Ltd. was established. The company prides itself on providing an experience of high-quality products matched with a high-quality service. In 2019, Playdale were awarded the prestigious Board of Trade award. Please contact Barry Leahey via https://www.playdale.co.uk/product-category/educational-play/

Articles by Barry Leahey

  1. Play, Learn, Grow: Why Playgrounds are Vital to Childhood Development

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    Although public-use playgrounds have suffered as a result of budgetary concerns, outdoor play remains vitally important to childhood development. This kind of play informs children...

  2. England Has the Unhappiest Children in Europe – Will Rejecting Smartphones Help?

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    It’s official, England has the unhappiest children in Europe. One-in-five English children have a mental health issue, as well as one-in-four young people aged 16 to 24.

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