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ORIS Derryounce 10 Year Plan

The Derryounce 10 year plan was officially launched on Monday 20th May, 2024 by Cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council, Eddie Fitzpatrick. This marks a significant milestone in the future development of Derryounce.

The Derryounce 10 year plan is supported and funded by the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2021, under the Department of Rural and Community Development. This plan will, in time have an extremely positive impact in the area from an economic, social and environmental perspective.

The Plan aims to bring economic and social benefits to the area by promoting Derryounce as a Regenerative Tourism Destination and a key trailhead within the Midlands Cycling Destination for Offaly and the wider Blueway and Greenway networks while promoting ideas of play and activity for all.

The 10 year plan is a culmination of a comprehensive public consultation process involving the community, local businesses, various sections of Offaly County Council, the Portarlington Community Development Association, Laois County Council, Bord na Mona, Coillte, ESB and local users.

A copy of the plan can be viewed or downloaded at this link: Derryounce 10 Year Plan – Final

Derryounce 10 Year Plan – OCC Staff & Consultants

Front Row L-R: Andrew Murray, A/Director of Services, OCC, Anna-Marie Delaney, Chief Executive, OCC, Cathaoirleach Cllr. Eddie Fitzpatrick, OCC, Olwen Cummins, A/Town Regeneration Officer, OCC, Ian O’Brien, Executive Planner, OCC.
Back Row L-R: Megan Jeffers, Haller Clarke, Esther Haller Clarke, Haller Clarke, Joanne Coughlan, Studio Aula, Paul McTernan, SLR Consulting Ltd., Beta Franca, Artist.

Derryounce 10 Year Plan – Steering Group

Front Row L-R: Andrew Murray, A/Director of Services, OCC, Anna-Marie Delaney, Chief Executive, OCC, Cathaoirleach Cllr. Eddie Fitzpatrick, OCC, Olwen Cummins, A/Town Regeneration Officer, OCC, Ian O’Brien, Executive Planner, OCC.

Back Row L-R: Mick Cullen, Local User. Colm Powell, PCDA, Lisa Kealey, Bord na Mona, Cllr. Aidan Mullins, LCC & PCDA, Mary Keogh, PCDA, Elaine Moore, LCC, Jesper Peterson, Coillte, Paul Jordan, Coillte.