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HSE Suicide Prevention Training Schedule: July – October 2022
HSE Suicide Prevention Training Schedule: July – October 2022
Following the Covid-19 restrictions of the past two years, the HSE are now commencing to resume delivery of face to face programmes on a gradual basis. See attached an outline of the training schedule for the next few months which is also outlined on their booking website (see below) – as additional programmes are scheduled they will be added there.
Click Here – HSE Training July – October 2022 Schedule
Click – Info re Suicide Prevention Training Programmes Info re HSE Suicide Prevention Training Programmes July 2022
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Parks Tennis 2022
The Sport & Leisure Section is delighted to welcome back Parks Tennis to Laois in 2022. Laois County Council in association with our Community Partners are providing children with the opportunity to play tennis in three locations around Laois during the last two weeks of July and first week in August. Locations include Mountmellick, Vicarstown and Mountrath. Qualified instructors are on hand to teach children new skills or improve their skills over a five day period. The cost of the camp is €30 per child per week with a €5 discount for additional family members. Bookings must be made in advance through Eventbrite.
For Full details on dates, times, who to contact and how to book, click on the link to each location below:
To book Parks Tennis Mountmellick- Click Here
To book Parks Tennis Vicarstown – Click Here and click on tickets to choose Vicarstown .
To book Parks Tennis Mountrath – Click Here and click on tickets to choose Mountrath.
Contact the Sports & Leisure Section on 0578664058 or email sports@laoiscoco.ie
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Screening of the inaugural Laois Short Film Bursary winning film
The 2021 Laois Short Film Bursary was awarded to Swandive Productions for their short film Superhuman. The film explores universal themes, with a micro lens on para-athletics and being black and living in Ireland. After being rejected from professional football and diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease, an African-Irish secondary school student is guided towards para-athletics and a new identity. It showcases a young person overcoming great challenges, as well as people giving support to those who need it most. It is a pertinent film and sheds light on new types of narratives and the lives of those that often go unseen.
The successful team awarded the bursary were writer/director Mícheál Fleming from The Swan and producer Michael-David McKernan. Superhuman went into production in Laois from 25 – 27 March, 2022.
‘Superhuman’ writer/director Mícheál Fleming with actor
Aaron Edo on location at St Abbans Athletic Club, Monavea, Crettyard.
Picture: Alf HarveyLaois Arts Officer and Creative Ireland Coordinator Muireann Ní Chonaill said:
“I am delighted that the fruits of Laois’s inaugural short film bursary are to be screened at the Dunamaise Arts Centre. I would like to congratulate Michéal Fleming and Michael-David McKernan from Swandive Productions for their film ‘Superhuman’. We in Laois County Council are keen to support film and filmmakers and foster talent, creativity and activity in filmmaking in the county. ‘Superhuman’ is testament to the incredible talent that exists within the county, exploring new narratives through film, and showcasing the county as an ideal location for film projects. This Laois premiere screening is a free event and all are welcome to join us for the screening.”
The inaugural Laois Short Film Bursary was launched in July 2021 and film teams across the country submitted scripts as part of the application process. Key criteria for eligibility is that one of the core creative team (Writer/Director/Producer) must be from or living in Laois, and that the film is made in Laois.
‘Superhuman’ writer/director Mícheál Fleming said:
“I’m beyond proud to screen ‘Superhuman’ at the Dunamaise Arts Centre on Friday, 15 July, 7pm. ‘Superhuman’ and my other film ‘Croí’ have been selected for their world premiere at Galway Film Fleadh in advance of the Laois screening, with both films having strong Laois contingents amongst the crew and also filmed in Laois. Part of Superhuman was filmed a few hundred metres down the road from the Dunamaise Arts Centre at Portlaoise College. I’m delighted to get to showcase Laois and the hard work everyone put in to these films.”
Filming of ‘Superhuman’ at St Abbans Athletic Club, Monavea, Crettyard
Picture: Alf HarveyThe cast involved in Superhuman are Aaron Edo who most recently filmed the role of Tecky alongside Aidan Gillen in the feature film ‘Barber,’ and the role of Jonner alongside Angeline Ball in the Screen Ireland-backed feature film ‘Deadly Cuts’, directed by Rachel Carey.
Esosa Ighodaro is recogisable for her TV roles in ‘Harry Wild’, ‘Kin’, ‘Smother’, ‘Taken Down’ (2018) and Irish drama film ‘Rose Plays Julie’. Aoibhinn McGinnity, well known for her role in Love/Hate, and John Cronin, a regular on Fair City.
Superhuman producer Michael-David McKernan said,
“It’s so exciting for us to be back in Laois for the screening of ‘Superhuman’. The film was made with the support of countless Laois locals and we can’t wait to share the fruits of our labour with the community. We are also delighted that two of our cast, Aaron Edo and Esosa Ighodaro will join us for this special Laois screening. ”
The ‘Superhuman’ screening takes place at Dunamaise Arts Centre, Friday 15 July, 7pm. It is free but booking is essential. Ring the box office at 057 866 3355 or book online at www.dunamaise.ie. ‘Superhuman’ is supported by Creative Ireland Laois as part of the Creative Ireland Programme in partnership with Laois County Council. And in association with The Film Fund and Maestro Filmworks.
The third round of the Laois Short Film Bursary Award will be open to writers, directors and producers early in 2023. Requirements include submitting a high quality script / screenplay that reflects aspects of Irish experience across different generations, gender, ethnicities, class and landscapes, and is situated in Co Laois. For more information contact the Arts Office, Laois County Council at artsoff@laoiscoco.ie and/or follow Creative Ireland Laois on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.
‘Superhuman’ writer/director Mícheál Fleming with actor
Aaron Edo on location at St Abbans Athletic Club, Monavea, Crettyard.
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Portlaoise Tidy Towns Receive National Award
Voluntary group recognised for work at Old St Peter’s Graveyard
The committee of Portlaoise Tidy Towns working in partnership with Laois County Council has received an award from the Adopt Monument Scheme of the Heritage Council, in recognition of their tremendous work in the conservation of Old St Peter’s Graveyard at the heart of historic Portlaoise.
Speaking at the presentation of the award Gerry Brown, Chair of Portlaoise Tidy Towns Committee said “We are delighted to receive this award and even more delighted with what it represents – the successful completion of our campaign to get Old St Peter’s Graveyard conserved and ready to open to the public. I’d like to pay tribute to all the people who have been involved with this project over the years in sourcing funds and ensuring that Old St Peter’s could be brought back to the beautiful reflective community space that it is today”.
Gerry Browne, chairman Portlaoise Tidy Towns; Catherine Casey, Laois Heritage Officer; Patricia Lodge representing the late Cllr Jerry Lodge; Dr Sharon Greene, Abarta Heritage and Vincent Booth, secretary Portlaoise Tidy Towns at Old St Peter’s Graveyard for the announcement that Portlaoise Tidy Towns has received an award from the Heritage Council and the Adopt a Monument scheme in recognition of their achievements on behalf of Old St Peter’s Graveyard Portlaoise.
Photo: Alf Harvey.The Committee invited Patricia Lodge, wife of the late Cllr Jerry Lodge to accept the award on their behalf, in memory of Jerry’s pivotal role in getting the conservation project at the site started, a number of years ago.
Thomasina Connell, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council said “I am delighted to welcome the completion of the conservation project at Old St Peter’s Graveyard. I know this newly conserved space will be well used and warmly welcomed by the people of Portlaoise. I was delighted to see the committee pay tribute to my late colleague Cllr Jerry Lodge, and I’d like to add my words of thanks to both the committee and the Lodge family for the enormous role they have played in this project. I’d also like to congratulate the sections within Laois County Council who have collaborated to deliver this complex and important project.”
Portlaoise Tidy Towns representatives Gerry Brown and Vincent Booth with Patricia Lodge at Old St Peter’s Church and graveyard Portlaoise.
Photo: Alf Harvey.Dr Sharon Greene of the Adopt a Monument Programme said “The Heritage Council Adopt a Monument mentor’s award has been given to Portlaoise Tidy Towns Committee in recognition of their remarkable achievement in conserving and presenting Old St Peter’s graveyard. It can sometimes be forgotten how much time and effort can go into a project like this, as well as the knowledge and experience gathered along the way. Portlaoise Tidy Towns Committee are in a position to share that knowledge and experience with others as a Mentor Group in the scheme and will no doubt carry on to achieve more themselves.”
The Old St Peter’s Conservation Project is a Partnership Project of Portlaoise Tidy Towns and Laois County Council, supported by the Heritage Council, the Community Monuments Fund and the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund.
Old St Peter’s Church and graveyard Portlaoise.
Photo: Alf Harvey.4th July 2022
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National Play Day- 2nd to 9th July 2022 (Inclusive)
The aim of National Play Day is to promote play opportunities for children and young people all across the country, with this year’s theme being ‘All Play Together’. This year National Play Day can take place on any day or a combination of days between 02 July and 09 July (inclusive).
Events in Laois include:
Click on each activity above for full details and how to book.
Laois County Council in association with Laois Partnership have organised additional Play Day events in local areas.
As part of our Play Day funding LCC has purchased some large scale free-play equipment which we are happy to make available to communities. See some images below:
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Declaration of public roads (Taking in Charge) at Various Housing Estates in Co. Laois
Section 11 Roads Act, 1993
Declaration of Public Roads (Taking in Charge) at
Various Housing Estates in County Laois
In accordance with the provisions of Section 11 of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended), Laois County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to the making of a declaration that the following roads be public roads;
- Tommy Murphy Park, Carlow
- Broomville, Portlaoise
- Broomville Close, Portlaoise
- Broomville Lawns, Portlaoise
- Broomville Court, Portlaoise
- Fieldbrook Drive, Portlaoise
- Heathfield, Portlaoise
Maps showing the various sections of road the subject of this Notice may be inspected at the offices of Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise during normal opening hours (9.00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday) from Tuesday 5th July 2022 to Friday 5th August 2022.
Objections or representations regarding the proposed declaration may be made in writing to the Administrative Officer, Roads Department, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co. Laois or via email to roadsadmin@laoiscoco.ie. The latest date for receipt of any objections or representations is 4.00 p.m. on Friday 19th August 2022.
Simon Walton
Director of Services
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