Ten community centres in Laois receive government funding
Families Connecting In Nature at Cashel, Portlaoise
NEW government funding is to be dedicated to the development of community centres across Laois.
The funding, which is provided under a Community Investment Fund in relation to minor works grants, has been approved for ten areas in Co Laois.
The maximum funding under this scheme is €25,000 per project. Ten Laois centres received funding under this announcement, totalling €203,487.
This funding is being provided to groups in Abbeyleix, Clonad, Clonaslee, Cullohill, Rosenallis, Portlaoise (2), Cashel, Mountmellick and Timahoe.
Welcoming the news, local TD Sean Fleming said the funding will support social, cultural and sporting events in various community centres across Laois. It will also assist them in providing a wider range of facilities and enabling the centres to improve comfort and support for all people who use them.
The full list of projects, works, and funding are:
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Abbeyleix |
Abbeyleix Heritage Company |
Renovation of reception roof |
€17,100 |
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Ballycarnan Portlaoise |
Clonad GAA Clubhouse and Community Centre |
Interior and exterior painting |
€13,110 |
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Bellair Clonaslee |
Clonaslee Community Centre |
Refurbishment of sports hall floor |
€17,446 |
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Cullohill |
Cullohill Community Centre |
Interior and exterior painting and wiring works |
€19,193 |
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Tullyroe Abbeyleix |
Fr Breen Park Vitality Hub |
Accessibility, security, acoustic and digital upgrades |
€24,413 |
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Meelick Rosenallis |
Rosenallis GAA Community Clubhouse |
Upgrading kitchen. Purchase new community tables, chairs, audio equipment and internal furniture |
€23,560 |
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Rathleague Portlaoise |
St Peter's Parochial Community Hall |
Renovate bathroom facilities and refurbish the kitchen and hallway |
€25,000 |
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Cashel Portlaoise |
The Rambling House Community Centre |
Toilet upgrades and installation of automatic sliding door |
€13,665 |
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Debicot Mountmellick |
The Rock G.A.A. Club |
Upgrade of electrical and heating system, refurbish toilets and repainting |
€25,000 |
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Timahoe |
Timahoe Community Hall |
Replacement of gutters, installation of solar panels and stage safety works |
€25,000 |
