The SICAP department of Laois Partnership Company recently organised a guided tour of Ballintubbert Gardens & House for members of Rathdowney Tidy Towns, the Men’s Shed, and the community garden. Arranged by Community Workers Cassia O’Neill and Orla Brennan as a reward to the groups for their efforts in enhancing their community, a great day was had by all as …
A literal example of community growth is blooming in Portlaoise thanks to the development and ongoing maintenance of an allotment space in one of the town’s disadvantaged areas. Overseen by Laois Partnership Company’s SICAP scheme, the community garden at O’Moore Place has burgeoned through the green-fingered skill of residents, who have volunteered to restore life to what was once part …
Already committed to making new arrivals to the county feel at home, Laois Partnership Company has expanded its welcome policy from people to plant life thanks to the vibrancy of a biodiversity project that has created a botanical sanctuary outside our premises in Portlaoise. Overseen by Tús supervisor, Pat Doody, the meadow located at the New Road in Portlaoise flourished …