Portrarlington Community Development Association say their town is better suited for the project over Portlaoise.
A Laois community group is lobbying for a full feasibility study into a €25 million regional sports complex in the town.
Portarlington Community Development Association say the town is the 'best place' for the regional sports complex.
The group believe Portarlington has better accessibility, faster population growth, and available land compared to Portlaoise.
The facility would boost tourism, jobs, and regional balance across Laois and the Midlands.
The group is writng to local TDs and Laois County Council, urging them to support the proposal.
Chairman of the PCDA, Aidan Mullally says it’s time investment moved beyond Portlaoise to benefit the wider region:
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