Laois community sports grounds set for big development


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.