Laois club gets green light for new sprint track
Published 15th Aug 2024, 16:33 GMT
Laois County Council also approved a long jump pit and shot putt throwing circle
Emo Rath Athletic Club have been granted planning permission for new sprint lanes, long jump pit and a shot putt throwing circle.
The club had applied to Laois County Council for planning permission for the new facilities last month.
The new tartan sprint lanes, long jump pit and shot putt throwing circle will be constructed at Emo Community Field and landowner consent was given by Fr Thomas Dooley of Emo and Portarlington Parishes.
The running lanes, long jump pit and throwing circle will all be located beside the natural grass pitch at Emo Community Field.
Laois County Council approved the planning application unconditionally on Thursday, August 15.