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First Sod turned for Camross developments

Camross Parish development Association (CPDA) have secured funding to develop the village of Camross.

The first stage of this development is to create a village park which will incorporate a fully drained grass playing / recreation area.

This playing area will incorporate a village walk way which will meander by the Little Delour River, opening windows into this special natural amenity.

To begin this project, local residents Hannah Dooley and Kathleen Kennedy have turned the first sod to commence the works.

They were assisted by Fr. Lalor, committee members and local children.

After a quick cup of tea, these busy ladies put the shovels aside and launched the groups Winter fundraising event, “an evening with Catherine Fulvio Celebrity Chef” which took place at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on 25 October.

This fundraising event provided necessary match funding for the project which is a mandatory requirement for any grants secured under the Town & Village Renewal scheme and the Sports Capital Programme.

CPDA were delighted to host this evening, which will also incorporated an Artisan Food and Craft market.

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