Laois Partnership Company

WE ARE HIRING: Laois Partnership Company is looking to recruit a Rural Development Officer, who will contribute to the delivery of the new LEADER 2023-2027 programme for Laois, supporting local and rural development through community-led approaches.  Reporting to the Rural Development Programmes Manager, the successful candidate will also work closely with the Local Action Group, Evaluation Committee, the Department of Community and Rural Development and other relevant agencies.  Visit the Careers section of our website at https://lnkd.in/gNBx4v3K to download the full job description. To apply, forward a cover letter along with an up-to-date CV, marked RDPOfficer to info@laoispartnership.ie  The closing date for submissions is Friday, 8th November.  https://lnkd.in/gwPJ5PG8 Laois County Council Laois Sports Partnership Laois Chamber Alliance Laois Farming

To mark Local Development Week, which celebrates the vital role Local Development Companies (LDCs) play in building vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities throughout Ireland, Laois Partnership Company held an open morning in their Portlaoise premises. This was a lively and well-attended event in the company’s headquarters, which was held to promote the work carried out by the local development company and also afford them an opportunity to show their appreciation to their colleagues and supporters. Click on the link below to visit our website and see a gallery of images from the open morning. Laois Chamber Laois County Council Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board Local Enterprise Office Laois Irish Local Development Network

Come join us for a morning of Active Hope: A dose of inspiration, rejuvenation, and some helpful perspectives on making sense of our crazy world. Active Hope is a process that helps us to find our way forward and play our own small part in the changes we want to see. This event takes place this Friday, October 11th, from 10am to 1pm, at Laois County Council. To register, email climateaction@laoiscoco.ie Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eMnMsdVz Laois Tourism Laois Sports Partnership Laois Chamber Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board

The SICAP department of Laois Partnership Company is hosting a number of training courses in the coming months, covering such areas as customer service, manual handling, Safe Pass, beauty business, barista/HAP/CV, forklift operating, Dublin Legacy, and leadership skills development. For more information on any of these courses, email: amandanyoni@laoispartnership.ie, mobile: 087 2643547.  Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board Laois County Council Laois Chamber Irish Local Development Network

Laois Partnership Company in conjunction with the LOETB are pleased to invite you to participate in our upcoming QQI Level 2 Food Choice & Health training course.   This course will take place every Thursday morning from 10am to 12.30pm, at Laois Partnership’s demo kitchen, New Road, Portlaoise, R32VY22.   This programme is designed to provide participants with valuable knowledge on healthy eating, nutrition, and lifestyle choices. It offers a structured approach to understanding food and its impact on overall health and wellbeing.  For booking information and further details, contact Orla Brennan on 087 9780360, email orlabrennan@laoispartnership.ie. We look forward to your participation.  Laois County Council Laois Chamber Midlands Skills Centre - LOETB Irish Local Development Network Laois Tourism Laois Nationalist

Come join us for an evening of Active Hope: A dose of inspiration, rejuvenation, and some helpful perspectives on making sense of our crazy world.  Active Hope is a process that helps us to find our way forward and play our own small part in the changes we want to see. This event takes place this Thursday, October 10th, from 7pm to 10pm at The Cube. To register, email climateaction@laoiscoco.ie  Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eMnMsdVz   Laois County Council

The SICAP department of Laois Partnership Company is hosting two FREE information sessions on drug and alcohol misuse at our headquarters on New Road, Portlaoise, R32VY22. The first of these is on Thursday, October 10th, with a follow-up session on Thursday, October 17th, from 7pm to 8.30pm each night. This will be an invaluable support to anyone struggling with a loved one’s addiction issues, so come along to a safe environment to learn more about what help is available. Booking is essential, so contact Community Development Officer, Eimear Kelly on 087 2230710, 05786 61900, email eimearkelly@laoispartnership.ie Laois County Council Merchants Quay Ireland Community Alcohol and Drug Services

€4million funding for rural development projects in Laois has been secured as part of the LEADER Local Development Strategy 2023 – 2027, which will support a wide range of sectors including farm diversification, small and medium enterprise, rural youth, heritage, town and village renewal, community facilities and amenities, renewable energy, and environmental projects. Several Laois businesses have previously received start-up assistance through the LEADER programme run by Laois Partnership Company, while many community groups have realised vital improvements to their local areas thanks to LEADER support.  If you have an enterprise idea or plans to enhance the amenities of your community, visit our website by clicking on the link below to learn more about the 2023 - 2027 LEADER Programme or to download an Expression of Interest form to apply for LEADER support.  https://lnkd.in/dF-ucuZf Laois Chamber Laois County Council Local Enterprise Office Laois Irish Local Development Network Offaly Local Development Company Laois Tourism Social Farming Ireland Carlow County Development Partnership

WATCH: Members of the Rathdowney Men’s Shed got the toes tapping at the Laois Partnership Company open morning today with their heartfelt rendition of the Irish ballad, Eileen Óg. Many thanks to the group for keeping the crowd entertained during what proved to be a lively and well-attended event in our headquarters on New Road, Portlaoise, which was held as part of Local Development Week.  Laois Chamber Laois County Council Laois Tourism Irish Local Development Network Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board Offaly Local Development Company Carlow County Development Partnership

Our headquarters on the New Road in Portlaoise was packed this morning for our open day as part of Local Development Week, with many of our friends, colleagues and well-wishers popping in to show their support for their local development company, as well as some new faces who talked to our staff about the various programmes and schemes that we deliver. Thanks to everyone who took the time to be part of this event, which has helped raise awareness of the valuable work that Laois Partnership Company carries out in our quest to improve the quality of life for all within the county.  For more information on how we can help you or your local community, contact Laois Partnership Company on 05786 61900, email info@laoispartnership.ie, or visit our website at www.laoispartnership.ie.  Laois County Council Laois Chamber Alliance Carlow County Development Partnership Offaly Local Development Company Irish Local Development Network