POSTPONED: Laois Lions Club fundraising sale

An event by a Laois Lions club to raise money for local charities has been postponed.

A secondhand book sale was planned to take place in Portlaoise this weekend.

Portlaoise Lions Club was to hold a two day sale, and were welcoming book donations as well as customers.

"Our Book Sale is back in Laois Shopping Centre. Drop by Friday and Saturday 25th and 26th of November to browse our huge range of pre-loved books. All proceeds go to local charities in your community," the club had said.

They announced the cancellation of the event on Thursday night.

"Due to reasons beyond our control, we have to postpone our booksale scheduled to take place this weekend. Thank you to everyone who donated books, they will be used for the next sale," the club said.