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Laois Partnership Company is seeking a suitable individual/company to work with us in preparing and producing a strategic plan for the company. This will be the first such plan for the organisation and will provide a clear road map and action plan for the coming years. Tender proposals should be submitted by email only to [email protected] no later than Wednesday 7th May 2025 @ 5pm. To apply, follow the link www.activelink.ie/node/115108. You can also get further information by downloading the full tender description.

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Laois Partnership Company seeks Expressions of Interest from Sports Clubs and Community Groups planning sports and sports-related projects across the County.  Please note that this is a time limited call and you must submit an Expression of Interest for your project to be considered for funding.  There is a total budget for €200,000 available for sports and sports-related projects.

  • This call is for projects which have not been successful in obtaining funding under the Sports Capital Scheme
  • It is for multi-use projects only, including walking tracks, multi-purpose playing pitches and community facilities.
  • Projects must have a strong social inclusion and youth focus.
  • The minimum grant is €5,000 and the maximum grant is €200,000 (however the total budget available is €200,000)

Expressions of Interest to be submitted by email to [email protected] or by post to LEADER Team, Laois Partnership Company,  4 New Road, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, Co. Laois R32 VY22. Closing date is Wednesday April 30th, 2025.

Download an Expression of Interest form.

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Laois Partnership Company is seeking to fill a number of upcoming vacancies on its voluntary Board of Directors, due to rotation of existing members. The voluntary Board (minimum 7, maximum 12) meet approximately 10 times/year, hold regular in-person meetings and operate four Board subcommittees, as follows: 

- Governance Risk and Compliance 

- Finance and Audit Committe 

- Nominations Committee 

- Local Action Group Subcommittee (LEADER programme). 

Read a full description of the role here.

To express your interest, please email chairperson@laoispartnership.ie with: 

  • A short cover letter outlining your interest and experience 
  • Your CV or a brief professional summary 

Deadline for expressions of interest is 29th May 2025. 

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To reflect Ireland’s changing cultural landscape, Laois Partnership Company is proud to present a Cultural Competency Training session this April. The training, due to take place in Bloom HQ in Mountrath on April 10th, will cover such topics as understanding the racial dynamics in cross cultural encounters, prejudice reduction, and the importance of having culturally competent staff. The registration deadline for the training is April 3rd, so to book your place, scan the QR code on the advert or contact Amanda on 087 2643547, email [email protected]
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WE ARE HIRING: Laois Partnership Company is looking to recruit Afterschool Assistants for the Portarlington area. For more information, email [email protected] or call 05786 61900.

Learn more about the CE Childcare Scheme.

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If you are currently unemployed and have an idea for a business, Laois Partnership Company’s new Start Your Own Business course will give you all the guidance you need to turn your idea into a reality. For more information, contact Liam Ramsbottom on 087 2235573 or email [email protected]. Please note that applicants must be in receipt of a Social Welfare payment to qualify.
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If your experience of board games extends no further than the family fallout over Monopoly at Christmas, there is a whole world of immersive role-playing and narrative-based challenges awaiting you, at our new Social Games club.
Organised by our Social Inclusion & Community Activation Programme (SICAP), this FREE club will be a great opportunity to have fun, meet new people, and be part of an inclusive, welcoming community. Such classics as Dungeons & Dragons are in the mix, along with a variety of innovative games that are perfect for seasoned pros and newbies alike.
The Social Games club takes place at the Laois Partnership Company headquarters on New Road, Portlaoise, R32 VY22, every Wednesday from 5pm, beginning March 12th.
For more details, contact Cassia on 087 3331809 or [email protected]
Learn more about SICAP.