Out Now! Pick up the latest edition of Laois Life magazine

The latest edition of Laois Life is out now and it is packed full of summer stories, inspiring local personalities and seasonal features from across the county.

Laois is truly the place to be this summer, with festivals, community events and fantastic attractions happening right on our doorstep.

This June/July edition once again includes our popular Calendar section, keeping readers up to date with everything taking place across the O’Moore County over the coming weeks.

In our feature interview, we speak to rising Irish jockey Holly Dunne. The Portlaoise native reflects on a journey already shaped by both triumph and setback, opening up about recovering from a serious leg injury and the resilience driving her return to the saddle.

In our culture section, award-winning Portlaoise painter Paddy Critchley, whose name is quickly becoming recognised on the international art scene, spoke to us ahead of his summer painting in Paris.

Food lovers are also in for a treat as we sit down with the Sermuksle family in Abbeyleix following the opening of Daily Dose, the county’s first café dedicated to delicious treats suitable for those with lactose and gluten allergies.

Rathdowney hairdresser Mary Kearns, whose clients travel from far and wide for her services, tells us all about her journey into the beauty industry - a path she never originally expected to take after first training as a mechanic.

Meanwhile, in our popular Inside the Bag feature, professional make-up artist Tanya Quigley reveals the must-have items she never leaves home without as she balances life in the busy bridal beauty industry.

Turning to fashion, we paid a visit to Portlaoise’s St Vincent de Paul charity shop, where an exclusive bridal floor has become a hidden gem for brides-to-be. We take behind-the-scenes look at the stunning selection on offer, where dozens of brides have already said yes to the dress.

And that is just a small taste of what is inside this 100-page glossy edition of Laois Life. So whether you are planning family days out, looking for fashion inspiration or simply want to catch up on the latest stories from around the county, be sure to pick up your copy and enjoy the read.

​Laois Life is available at these locations and elsewhere:

Tuthills Newsagents, Portlaoise

Centra, Portarlington

Gala, Portarlington

The Card Stand, Rathdowney

Dunnes Stores, Portlaoise

Downeys Centra, Portlaoise

SuperValu, Abbeyleix

Hanlons Shop, Mountmellick

Clelands Eurospar Abbeyleix

Mulhall's SuperValu, Portlaoise

Carrolls, Mountrath

Daybreak, Portlaoise

Centra, Ballylinan

SuperValu, Mountmellick

Supervalu, Portarlington