Abbeyleix, Tidy Towns Champion, Secures Funding for Health and Fitness Vitality Hub

Abbeyleix, the National Tidy Towns champion, is set to enhance its community with the introduction of a new public physical activity hub. The Abbeyleix Vitality Hub, announced by Laois Sports Partnership in collaboration with Sport Ireland, will be the fourth Community Sports and Physical Activity Hub in the county of Laois.

Located in Fr Breen Park, the new hub will offer a range of physical activities, sports, and wellness initiatives to complement the existing GAA, Soccer, Tennis, and Hockey Clubs already based in the park. Caroline Myers, CEO of Laois Sports Partnership, emphasized the importance of the hub in promoting an active and healthy lifestyle for residents.

John Thompson, Chair of Abbeyleix Vitality Hub, highlighted the goal of maximizing participation among all residents by recognizing the diversity of the local community. The hub aims to address the needs of the community through an Action Plan designed to boost activity levels and engagement.

Liz Kennedy, the Co-ordinator for Abbeyleix Vitality Hub, encouraged residents from Abbeyleix and surrounding areas to participate in taster sessions and provide feedback through an online survey. The hub’s launch event is scheduled for Sunday, April 28 at 10 am in Fr Breen Park, inviting all clubs, organizations, and community volunteers to join.

With the addition of the Abbeyleix Vitality Hub, the town continues to build on its reputation as an active and vibrant community, offering residents more opportunities to stay active and live healthily.