The building has been out of use for years.
A popular Laois monument could soon become a new arts centre.
A feasibility study has been carred out to assess the old Savoy Cinema in Portarlington, with the potential for a new lease of life.
The site has fallen into dereliction, but it's hoped it could find a purpose with the Portarlington Arts Collective.
Chair, Mark Gavin, says there is a huge demand for such a facility in the area: