I very much welcome the funding announced today to improve our walking and cycling infrastructure across the the constituency. Being able to safely walk and cycle to work or school is fundamental to our quality of life. It’s also good for our health, good for the environment and good for our pocket. Full ...
The Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) is open to all groups engaged in activities or projects which encourage community participation, volunteerism and which benefit communities in the constituency. The LEP will support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas to carry out necessary repairs and improvements ...
Grand soft day at the Ploughing. Fantastic atmosphere as always though. Great to bump into the French Ambassador, Vincent Guérend too, who is enjoying the authentic Irish agricultural experience
Iarnród Éireann has announced big news for all commuters. The rail company, in conjunction with the NTA, is planning to implement timetable alterations from 10th December 2023. They have published details of the proposed schedule and have invited the public to submit feedback in advance of the finalisation of the ...
Delighted to visit Laois Leisure Portarlington this evening to celebrate them achieving the title of Overall Leisure Club of the Year 2023. Fantastic to hear about all the great activities provided by the leisure centre and all the hard work done by staff and management. It was also great to see the unveiling ...
Delighted to see that substantial funding has been awarded to various sports clubs, community organisations and local groups across the constituency under the Community Recognition Fund. Through this funding initiative, groups will be able to develop local amenities, fund sports and outdoor equipment and transport ...
The Portarlington Vacant Commercial Property Incentive Scheme 2023 is due to be launched on Tuesday, May 9th on Main street Portarlington R32 YH73 at 11 am - all are welcome to attend! This is a joint initiative with both Laois County Council & Offaly County Council and Laois Chamber Alliance. It is a ...
The Community Heritage Grant Scheme is now open. Aimed at projects that improve access & inclusion to heritage sites, and that apply good heritage practice to the management of places, collections or objects (incl buildings), applications for The Community Heritage Grant Scheme opens today January ...
I’m delighted to confirm that Portarlington, Athy, Robertstown & Monasterevin have received funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme this morning. This funding will be used to rejuvenate the centre of our towns by developing public plazas, town parks, community gardens and sports facilities for the ...
Delighted to see that a variety of community groups across the constituency have been allocated funding under the Community Centre Investment Fund. Amongst these groups that have received funding include - Portarlington Union of Parishes - €29,859.00 Newbridge Family Resource Centre - €300,000 ...
