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Easter Rising parade on anniversary of Lyra McKee's death 'in such bad taste', says family

The family of murdered journalist Lyra McKee have voiced disgust that a republican Easter parade linked with dissidents went ahead on the anniversary of her murder. Ms McKee, a journalist, died after being struck by a bullet during rioting in the ...

18 Apr 2022 at 17:53

Irish president and premier mark 1916 Rising anniversary

National News

President and Taoiseach mark 1916 Rising anniversary

Irish President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar have led a ceremony to mark the anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin. The ceremony took place outside the GPO in O’Connell Street at noon, and was attended by Tanaiste ...

09 Apr 2023 at 15:31

National News

Plaque unveiled at James Connolly’s former home in east Dublin

A plaque has been unveiled in Dublin in honour of socialist and trade unionist James Connolly, who was executed in the aftermath of the 1916 Rising. The plaque was unveiled on Monday at 70 South Lotts Road in Ringsend, Connolly’s home ...

31 Jul 2023 at 15:36

National News

Ben Affleck sports rare sneaker paying tribute to 1916 Rising

Ben Affleck, a big fan of Nike SB Dunks, has grabbed attention with his latest sneaker find which hits close to home. Known for his love of iconic kicks, he has been seen sporting various releases but has just revealed the rare Nike ...

05 Mar 2024 at 12:23

Events & Listings

Search is on for the forgotten Irish revolutionary women of Laois

An appeal is being launched for information and stories about Laois women who participated in the struggle for Independence before it is lost forever. In launching the appeal the Laois Library Service says it is hoped that family ...

16 May 2018 at 17:48

Local News

1916 committee thanks all who helped commemorate the Easter Rising in Portarlington

The Portarlington 1916 Commemoration Committee have extended its sincere thanks to everyone who supported all its events during this Centenary year. The group thanked to all the businesses and individuals who supported with ...

20 Oct 2016 at 18:23

Your Community

Portlaoise man's film tells the story of Laois in 1916

The role of Laois in the 1916 Rising is retold in a film produced by Portlaoise man John Murphy. John Murphy is a mature student in Television Operations and Production in Ballyfermot College of Further Education having ...

14 Apr 2017 at 16:16

Local News

Laois town to host tribute to Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness

A 'People's Tribute' to the late Sinn Féin politician Martin McGuinness has been organised by a Mountmellick group, at the 1916 Commemorative Garden in the Laois town. The Deputy First Minister of the Northern Ireland ...

06 Jul 2017 at 13:02

What's On

Big celebration for Laois Comhaltas this weekend in Portlaoise

There will be a great celebration of Laois trad talent this weekend when local musicians, singers and dancers will perform be honoured for their contribution to celebrate the 1916 Centenary in Laois. Laois County ...

03 Mar 2017 at 17:06

Home

'Trad is Fab' for new wave of Laois kids at remarkable Comhaltas concerts in Portlaoise

‘Cheirshing all the children of the nation’ is one of the aspirations in the 1916 Proclamation. So it proved on Sunday, March 5, when 148 talented young Laois people came together to stage two remarkable shows ...

12 Mar 2017 at 13:52

Sport

Laois referee of 1916 All-Ireland football final honoured

The family of former Laois referee Pat Dunphy attended the recent Referees Banquet in Croke Park, where he was posthumously honoured for his contribution to the GAA. Dunphy, who was born in Kilkenny but lived ...

13 Dec 2016 at 17:03

National News

Taoiseach criticises Dublin protesters and ‘narrow nationalism’

The Taoiseach has rejected the “negativity” expressed by those who spoke at a major protest in Dublin over the weekend. Thousands of people participated in an anti-immigration protest in Dublin city centre ...

27 Apr 2025 at 15:42

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