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Laois
Funding Programmes
Vacant buildings to be transformed into community facilities
A former bakery, a vacant garda station and a disused schoolhouse are among 24 derelict and vacant sites nationwide that will be given a new lease of life thanks to a €4.5 million funding boost.
Funding
€2.3 million funding for 50 new outdoor projects
50 new projects will each receive funding of up to €50,000 each to bring them to a shovel-ready stage.
Community
Pride of Place celebrates work of communities
The 21st annual Pride of Place awards took place in Armagh in November to honour individuals and groups dedicated to improving their local neighbourhoods, creating better places to live, work, and socialise.
Events
Ploughing Championships to help promote outdoor recreation, and responsible dog control
An eight-metre climbing tower, robotics demos, and a mobile library are just some of the attractions promised at the ‘Our Rural Future – Supporting People and Communities’ exhibit.
Climate Justice
Communities invited to apply for EV charge point funding
Community facilities in the wider Midlands region are being encouraged to apply for funding to provide electric vehicle charge points under the EU Just Transition Fund Community Facilities EV Charging Scheme.
Education & Training
Learning hubs to bring third level education to rural communities
A new partnership launched today between remote working hubs and universities will allow students to live and study in their own communities.
The first ‘Learning in the Hubs’ initiative was announced at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Athlone, and will see the university working with 11 Connected Hubs facilities in the Midlands.
