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Welcome to the Sport and Leisure Section.
We play a major role in the provision and management of Sports Facilities in the County. The purpose of our Sport & Leisure Section is to plan, promote and develop a sports programme for all people of county Laois. We accommodate many different tasks such as:
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Arranging summer activities programmes – Camp Co Co Easter and Summer Camps, Parks Tennis Programmes, Play Days in the Park for young children;
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Researching, designing and producing an annual booklet including all summer activities for children in County Laois;
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Organising and delivering facility management workshops.
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Sports capital assistance to clubs / organisations;
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Holding club coaching programmes with Laois Sports Partnership.
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Developing a county play strategy in conjunction with Laois Sports Partnership and other partners, including the development and support of new clubs.
The tasks are endless when thinking sport in County Laois.
Sports Capital Grants Scheme 2012
(20/Jan/2012)
2012 SPORTS CAPITAL PROGRAMME - SUPPORTING SPORT & PHYSICAL RECREATION ACROSS COMMUNITIES
Applications are now sought from sports organisations, clubs, community groups, schools, VECs, National Governing Bodies of Sport and local authorities for the development of sports facilities and/or the purchase of sports equipment. Special priority will be given to the development of facilities in disadvantaged areas.
Application forms and a guide to applying are available at the Department's Website at http://www.dttas.ie/sport/unit1.aspx, by phoning (064) 6627353 or from:
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
SPORTS CAPITAL UNIT,
New Road, Killarney,
Co. Kerry
The deadline for receipt of completed paper applications is 5pm on Friday, 11th May 2012.
This deadline is extended until 5pm on Friday 1st June 2012 for online applications and applications made in Irish.
Department of Transport Tourism and Sport
Sports & Leisure Section of Laois County Council are available to advise and assist clubs and community organisations with applications for funding. If you wish to discuss your application, please contact our office on 057-8664007 or by email sports@laoiscoco.ie
t the Sports Section at 057 8664007 or email us sports@laoiscoco.ie