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<p>Dunamase College teachers Chloe Ní Ghealbháin and Emily Lennox; Dunamase College students, Keris Bergin, Gráinne Heffernan, Dáire Ó Loinín, Ryan Cody Dempsey and Gráinne Ní Dhuinn and Rosa Flannery and Siobhan Buckley from Music Generation Laois with visitors at Dunamase College in Portlaoise during the visit of students and teachers from Kinjo Gakuin High School in Nagoya, Japan Photos: Alf Harvey</p>

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Laois plays host to Japanese harpists

THIRTY-eight young harpists from Kinjo Gaukin High School in Japan toured Laois on three special dates, from 23-25 March.

Laois woman Breda Fitzpatrick celebrates 100th birthday with Centenarian Award

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Laois woman Breda Fitzpatrick celebrates 100th birthday with Centenarian Award

Breda and her family celebrated in style at Behan’s pub in Crettyard

Laois badminton teams show grit to achieve glory at Leinster Championships

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Laois badminton teams show grit to achieve glory at Leinster Championships

Badminton Leinster Championships

courts

Man given bail must stay out of Laois except for court

Man given bail must stay out of Laois except for court

life

Laois lands sell following auction

Laois lands sell following auction

News

Laois Death Notices: Bart Whelan, Charleville, Cork / Ballinasloe, Galway / Portlaoise, Laois

Laois Death Notices: Bart Whelan, Charleville, Cork / Ballinasloe, Galway / Portlaoise, Laois

Bart Whelan, Charleville, Co. Cork. (Bart Whelan Electrical) Formerly of Brackernagh, Ballinasloe and The Heath, Portlaoise. April 3rd 2026, Unexpectedly but peacefully. Pre-deceased by his parents Margaret and Joe and his brother John.

Laois Funeral Arrangements: John (Jack) Dollard, Dereen, Durrow

Laois Funeral Arrangements: John (Jack) Dollard, Dereen, Durrow

Laois Death Notice: Joseph (Joe) Moran, Ballinteskin, Stradbally

Laois Death Notice: Joseph (Joe) Moran, Ballinteskin, Stradbally

Laois woman combines love of law and Irish in TG4 internship

Laois woman combines love of law and Irish in TG4 internship

Laois Death Notice: James Dempsey, Borris Road, Portlaoise

Laois Death Notice: James Dempsey, Borris Road, Portlaoise

Sport

Fitzpatrick impresses on international debut at SIAB Championships

Fitzpatrick impresses on international debut at SIAB Championships

Kestrels serve up impressive display on All-Ireland Club Championship stage

Kestrels serve up impressive display on All-Ireland Club Championship stage

Stradbally had to dig deep to advance to cup semi-final

Stradbally had to dig deep to advance to cup semi-final

O’Connor signs off in style with NCCA Mile title and 3000m silver

O’Connor signs off in style with NCCA Mile title and 3000m silver

Portlaoise Under 14 girls make it as far as last eight in AICCs top tier

Portlaoise Under 14 girls make it as far as last eight in AICCs top tier

Community

Facial Recognition in Portlaoise

Facial Recognition in Portlaoise

The Dunamaise Arts Centre, in partnership with The Walls Project and Creative Laois, is asking you, the good people of County Laois, to apply to have your portrait immortalised by an internationally acclaimed artist in a large-scale mural in ...

Laois Domestic Abuse Service Marks International Women’s Day 2026 with Powerful Violence Against Women Poster Exhibition

Laois Domestic Abuse Service Marks International Women’s Day 2026 with Powerful Violence Against Women Poster Exhibition

Dining Initiative at Midlands Park Hotel Raises Over €11,000 for Children’s Health Foundation

Dining Initiative at Midlands Park Hotel Raises Over €11,000 for Children’s Health Foundation

Strong Community Demand Leads to Expansion of Community Addiction Studies Course in Portlaoise

Strong Community Demand Leads to Expansion of Community Addiction Studies Course in Portlaoise

Neville Park Hotels Raises €4,000 For Jack and Jill

Neville Park Hotels Raises €4,000 For Jack and Jill

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John MacKenna to Lead Leonard Cohen-Inspired Writing Retreat in Abbeyleix

John MacKenna to Lead Leonard Cohen-Inspired Writing Retreat in Abbeyleix

Fans of Leonard Cohen are in for a real delight this May, as John MacKenna, renowned author and long-time friend of Cohen, leads a creative writing retreat based on the writings of the much-loved Canadian singer/songwriter.

Time, Power and Portraiture: Salvatore of Lucan Exhibits Fancy Situations Dead Present Etc… at Dunamaise Arts Centre

Time, Power and Portraiture: Salvatore of Lucan Exhibits Fancy Situations Dead Present Etc… at Dunamaise Arts Centre

The Love Hungry Farmer Brings Big Laughs and Bigger Longing to the Dunamaise Stage

The Love Hungry Farmer Brings Big Laughs and Bigger Longing to the Dunamaise Stage

Pink, Powerful and Packed with Heart: Legally Blonde Jr. Takes the Stage

Pink, Powerful and Packed with Heart: Legally Blonde Jr. Takes the Stage

Midlands Park Hotel Announces Black Friday Sale!

Midlands Park Hotel Announces Black Friday Sale!

Life

Sudoku of the day, March 6

Sudoku of the day, March 6

Our new Sudoku minigame is suitable for all levels, including beginners

Sherry FitzGerald Portlaoise Team Attend Annual Countrywide Conference 2026

Sherry FitzGerald Portlaoise Team Attend Annual Countrywide Conference 2026

Reflexology Support for Autism and ADHD Now Available in Portlaoise

Reflexology Support for Autism and ADHD Now Available in Portlaoise

Camross land sells for €100k over reserve!

Camross land sells for €100k over reserve!

22 acres of agricultural land sells at Auction

22 acres of agricultural land sells at Auction

Opinion

Programme of events to mark 250th anniversary of birth of ‘Great Liberator’

Programme of events to mark 250th anniversary of birth of ‘Great Liberator’

THIS year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O’Connell, the ‘Great Liberator’. Daniel O'Connell (1775–1847) changed the face of Irish history.

Fr Paddy Byrne: When did you last say your prayers?

Fr Paddy Byrne: When did you last say your prayers?

Fr Paddy Byrne: Gratitude is a wonderful mindset

Fr Paddy Byrne: Gratitude is a wonderful mindset

Fr Paddy Byrne: Redemption came in the form of Shawshank

Fr Paddy Byrne: Redemption came in the form of Shawshank

Fr Paddy Byrne: The spirit of God, loving and free …

Fr Paddy Byrne: The spirit of God, loving and free …

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What Does Heritage Look Like in 2026?

What Does Heritage Look Like in 2026?

County Arms Reveals The Reimagined Moorpark Ballroom Inspired by Birr

What Celebrating a 42nd Anniversary look likes with Global Growth and Community Initiatives

What Celebrating a 42nd Anniversary look likes with Global Growth and Community Initiatives

Nurturing the Next Generation: Ailbhe Joyce and the Power of Forest Learning

Nurturing the Next Generation: Ailbhe Joyce and the Power of Forest Learning

Women in Leadership: Ashleigh Doyle Helping Drive a Timber Industry Success Story

Women in Leadership: Ashleigh Doyle Helping Drive a Timber Industry Success Story

The Quiet Work That Protects Women and Children

The Quiet Work That Protects Women and Children

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