newsFormer Laois young offender wins Garda Youth AwardCourageous Ross Harding was among those presented with a special achievement award in Portlaoise last night
newsLaois woman Breda Fitzpatrick celebrates 100th birthday with Centenarian AwardBreda and her family celebrated in style at Behan’s pub in Crettyard
No pedigree on Gracefield roadThe installation of twinned passing bays along Pedigree Corner would alleviate the risk to children
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
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
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.
What Celebrating a 42nd Anniversary look likes with Global Growth and Community InitiativesA South Korea-based organisation, New Heaven New Earth, has marked its 42nd anniversary, reflecting on its growth from modest beginnings to a global community attracting tens of thousands of new participants each year.
