Laois community sports grounds set for big development

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A rural community sports grounds in Laois is planned to get a big development for the benefit of clubs and residents.

Spink Community Sports Grounds near Abbeyleix serves Spink GAA Club and other sports.

Plans have now been lodged for a new outdoor games area in the grounds. 

A planning application by Secretary of Spink Community Development Association Ltd, Ann Cass was lodged with the council on Monday, July 17. 

The proposed development is for a multi games area surrounded by a perimeter fence.

There are to be four new 18m high floodlights erected for the existing pitch and 11 6m high lights for a walking path around pitch. 

The grounds is at Boleybeg, Spink, Abbeyleix.  A decision on the development is due to be made in September. 

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