Latest Laois News: Funding secured for Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise

€125,000 for Dunamaise Arts Centre – Fleming

Sean Fleming T.D., Minister of State in the Department of Finance welcomed the funding for the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise of €125,000, as announced by the Arts Council.

“The Arts Council has granted funding to a number of Arts Centres throughout the Country.”

“Due to COVID-19, Arts Centres throughout the country have suffered financially over the past year.  This funding is vital to ensure that the basic infrastructure of our Arts Centres survives these challenging times.” 

“These centres are showing a great level of imagination and adaptability in their planning and I am confident that this funding will support Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise to build back better and to reach the widest possible audience.”

“I wish to acknowledge the great addition the Dunamaise Arts Centre has been to the Arts community and all the people of Laois.  We all look forward to normal activities resuming when it is safe to do so.”