Community Projects in Portarlington
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Na Paisti Community Crèche
The Childcare Committee was successful in obtaining a grant of €1.4m for the provision of a Community Crèche in Portarlington. The crèche is currently running at full capacity of 120 children. It caters for children from the ages of 4months old up to twelve years through various types of services from full time places, to part-time places, afterschools and playschool. The creche was offically opening by President Mary McAleese on March 5th 2010. Contact 057 8636836
Community Playground
Wednesday the 13th April 2005 saw the official opening of the Children’s Playground “Park Spraoí na hAbhann”. This is an excellent facility for all members of the community. FAS participants are involved in the maintenance of the playground.
Community Enterprise Centre
Located on the town’s Canal Road, Portarlington Enterprise Centre opened its doors in November 2005, with the purpose of providing locally-based entrepreneurs with a modern “incubation” space within a supported framework. We confidently predict that each such business will transform from fledgling start-ups to fully operational and profitable entities within five years. The project is part funded by Portarlington Community Development Association (PCDA), who is responsible for the administration of the ESB legacy fund, Laois Leader, and Laois County Council. The remaining funds were borrowed from Clann Credo, a not-for-profit social investment fund.
See www. pec.ie for more information.
Derryounce Walkway
The Walkway provides an excellent amenity to the people of Portarlington. This project was officially opened on 2nd July 2004. It is now part of the Walkways of Laois and is a marvellous local amenity for the community.
Amenity Area
A new amenity area is to be created in the forested area on the top of the Bog road. (Spa Bridge) Overhead lines have now been placed underground. A new committee has been set up and they have been in touch with Laois Co. Co. E.S.B, Laois LEADER and the local Gun Club. The Gun Club are to place a duck pond in this area and have a lot of other ideas to bring to this committee that will further enhance the Amenity Area and the Walkway that leads out to the Lakes.
After School Club
This P.C.D.A. project provides a very valuable After School service from the Community Centre located behind the swimming pool. This service, co-ordinated by Frances Deverell, currently operates from 1.30 - 5.30 Monday to Thursday during school term and holidays. This service provides a safe environment for children after school. Contact 057 8636732 for more information.
Job Club
The Job Club helps the unemployed with skills to help them return to the work force. They also help with preparation of C.V’s and interview techniques. This project continues to be a success and is one of the best Job Clubs in the country.
Community Centre
download [/image]Na Paisti Community Crèche
The Childcare Committee was successful in obtaining a grant of €1.4m for the provision of a Community Crèche in Portarlington. The crèche is currently running at full capacity of 120 children. It caters for children from the ages of 4months old up to twelve years through various types of services from full time places, to part-time places, afterschools and playschool. The creche was offically opening by President Mary McAleese on March 5th 2010. Contact 057 8636836
Community Playground
Wednesday the 13th April 2005 saw the official opening of the Children’s Playground “Park Spraoí na hAbhann”. This is an excellent facility for all members of the community. FAS participants are involved in the maintenance of the playground.
Community Enterprise Centre
Located on the town’s Canal Road, Portarlington Enterprise Centre opened its doors in November 2005, with the purpose of providing locally-based entrepreneurs with a modern “incubation” space within a supported framework. We confidently predict that each such business will transform from fledgling start-ups to fully operational and profitable entities within five years. The project is part funded by Portarlington Community Development Association (PCDA), who is responsible for the administration of the ESB legacy fund, Laois Leader, and Laois County Council. The remaining funds were borrowed from Clann Credo, a not-for-profit social investment fund.
See www. pec.ie for more information.
Derryounce Walkway
The Walkway provides an excellent amenity to the people of Portarlington. This project was officially opened on 2nd July 2004. It is now part of the Walkways of Laois and is a marvellous local amenity for the community.
Amenity Area
A new amenity area is to be created in the forested area on the top of the Bog road. (Spa Bridge) Overhead lines have now been placed underground. A new committee has been set up and they have been in touch with Laois Co. Co. E.S.B, Laois LEADER and the local Gun Club. The Gun Club are to place a duck pond in this area and have a lot of other ideas to bring to this committee that will further enhance the Amenity Area and the Walkway that leads out to the Lakes.
After School Club
This P.C.D.A. project provides a very valuable After School service from the Community Centre located behind the swimming pool. This service, co-ordinated by Frances Deverell, currently operates from 1.30 - 5.30 Monday to Thursday during school term and holidays. This service provides a safe environment for children after school. Contact 057 8636732 for more information.
Job Club
The Job Club helps the unemployed with skills to help them return to the work force. They also help with preparation of C.V’s and interview techniques. This project continues to be a success and is one of the best Job Clubs in the country.
Community Centre
