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Laois Offaly gardaí break up drinks party at local amenity

Crime & Court

Laois Offaly break up 'large gathering' that broke Covid-19 rules

Laois Offaly Gardaí had to intervene in recent days to break up a 'large gathering was in breech of Covid-19 restrictions. Gardai dealt with what they called a 'large gathering' at Derryounce Lake near Portarlington on Tuesday, March 30. Pictures ...

03 Apr 2021 at 16:47

Portarlington

Walkers warned not to walk the line at Portarlington beauty spot

People who visit the scenic Derryounce Lakes have been warned not to walk on the train track in the area after Bord na Mona said doing so is both illegal and dangerous. The Derryounce Lakes committee have been contacted by Bord Na Móna over the ...

13 Oct 2017 at 16:11

Portarlington

Steel container used as a bridge at Derryounce Lakes Portarlington

The committee overseeing work at Derryounce Lakes in Portarlington came up with a unique idea to complete one of the new walking loop projects in the area. While resurfacing one of the looped walkways at Derryounce, they discovered that a ...

30 Jan 2018 at 18:22

Local News

Laois public asked to have their say on plans for local Lake and Trails

A ten year plan for the future of Derryounce Lakes and Trails is being drawn up and the public is being invited to have their say. The project team behind the plan has launched a survey in order to gather ideas from people who use the ...

11 Jul 2023 at 13:23

Events & Listings

Spring into lunar yoga at Laois Offaly beauty spot

The Full Moon Midlands Gathering yoga team are back and ready to bring local people together for some spring lunar yoga on the Laois Offaly border. The next, Gathering is scheduled for Sunday, April 13 at Derryounce Lake just outside ...

12 Apr 2025 at 11:54

Events & Listings

Wilderness survival camp comes to Portarlington this summer

Laois Sports Partnership are collaborating with Survivalist Ireland to offer a Survival Skills Camp for teens. Two camps will be run: one for teens aged 10 to 14 years, and one for the 15-19 age group. These camps will take place in ...

31 Jul 2025 at 12:23

Portarlington

This video of a Laois sunset and moonrise is the most calming thing you will watch today

This stunning short video captured the beauty of an autumn sunset and moonrise in Ireland. It was filmed at the scenic Derryounce Lakes in Portarlington on the Laois Offaly border, by talented amateur photographer Derek Griffin. ...

12 Oct 2017 at 12:26

Crime & Court

Major warning to walkers at Laois beauty spot after worrying reports during hot spell

A warning has been issued to walkers parking cars at the popular Derryounce Lakes & Trails on the Laois-Offaly border after reports of thefts and suspicious activity. The popular amenity has seen a surge in footfall during the ...

15 May 2025 at 12:52

Portarlington

Full moon gathering at Laois lake going from strength to strength

A full moon gathering held once a month at the picturesque Derryounce Lake is proving hugely popular with yoga lovers and those seeking some quality time for themselves. Sinead Dempsey, a member of the Port Art Collective, ...

20 Jul 2024 at 10:52

Portarlington

Blueprint for Laois Offaly natural amenity wins national award

A strategy for a community-backed natural amenity on the Laois Offaly border in Portarlington has won a national planning award for biodiversity. The Derryounce Lakes & Trails 10 Year Plan (2024-2034) is a strategy that ...

01 Oct 2025 at 07:54

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: Hardy Laois swimmers jump in Portarlington lake for Swim in Pink

A Laois woman who is having treatment for breast cancer, led a brave crew into a chilly lake for a Swim in Pink fundraiser last weekend. Early on Sunday morning, October 12, the group waded into the sandy manmade bog ...

14 Oct 2025 at 20:52

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