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Laois store hosting unique cycling fundraiser

A Laois store is hosting a unique charity event for Down Syndrome Ireland next week. Laois MACE Retailer Dermot Mulhall is inviting people to support its Tour de MACE static cycle in-store in order to raise funds for its charity partner, Down ...

11 Aug 2022 at 14:23

Portlaoise

Tour de Leinster cyclists got a warm welcome in Portlaoise from Laois members of Down Syndrome Ireland

Down Syndrome Ireland Tour de Leinster cyclists took a welcome break in Portlaoise recently. The cycle supported by legend Stephen Roche is an annual annual four day 600km trip around Leinster, in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland, from September ...

28 Sept 2017 at 12:20

Your Community

RTE's Claire Byrne invited back to Laois for big news on Down Syndrome Ireland - Laois branch

RTE journalist Claire Byrne is hoped to visit her native Laois this Sunday, to help mark a big announcement from Down Syndrome Ireland 'Laois branch'. The Mountrath native is invited to officially turn the switch to light up Laois County ...

12 Mar 2018 at 14:25

Local News

Laois Down Syndrome group gets 'field of dreams' for new centre

Down Syndrome Ireland's Laois Branch has got the 4 acres it was seeking in Abbeyleix to build a major training and therapy centre for all its members. Laois County Council members approved the lease of the land, beside Abbeyleix Fire ...

03 Aug 2018 at 11:34

What's On

Fun tractor run to support Laois Down Syndrome group this weekend

Calling all tractor, car and vintage enthusiasts and clubs in Laois, there is a fun run for a great cause in the county this Sunday September 16. The Laois Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland is hosting their popular Annual Tractor Run ...

14 Sept 2018 at 18:36

Local News

Tour de France legend Stephen Roche backs Down Syndrome in Laois and Leinster

Tour de France legend Stephen Roche is backing Laois and other Down Syndrome Ireland branches for its cycling tour around Leinster while raising much needed funds for the charity. The annual Tour de Leinster gives cyclists the ...

17 Jul 2017 at 18:20

Local News

Laois man takes on Mount Everest Trek for Down Syndrome Centre

A Laois man is taking on the huge feat of trekking to Base Camp, Mount Everest in aid of the Down Syndrome Centre Midlands. Colm Swayne who is originally from Stradbally but lives in Portlaoise is an ex-army man with huge ...

17 Aug 2017 at 13:14

Your Community

IN PICTURES: Laois Down Syndrome families gather for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic

Laois Down Syndrome families celebrated their first in person gathering since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic recently at The Manor Hotel in Abbeyleix. Photographer Alf Harvey was there for the Leinster Express. - ...

26 Mar 2022 at 19:55

Your Community

Portlaoise business to host virtual duck race in aid of Laois Down Syndrome

A Portlaoise business has set its sights on raising funds for Laois Down Syndrome by hosting a virtual duck race. Laois Hire is organising the online event and has also launched a fundraising page through idonate.ie....

13 Jun 2024 at 13:52

Home

'It's going to take off' Gerald Kean supports Laois Down Syndrome training centre

Celebrity solicitor Gerald Kean is confident that Laois will get its Down Syndrome Centre of Excellence, with his continued support. "I'm very keen on seeing it take off, it's going to take off. Anywhere I can help ...

02 Mar 2017 at 13:12

Motoring

WATCH Truck and tractor convoy shakes Laois village

A great crowd turned out to support the Camross Truck & Tractor Run in aid of the Laois Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland. Photographer Luke Wynne went along for the Leinster Express and captured some of the convoy ...

14 Oct 2019 at 17:36

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: Macra's Light Up Truck and Tractor Run illuminates Mountmellick for a worthy cause!

USE THE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY Mountmellick Macra's Light Up Truck and Tractor Run lit up the streets of Laois on Saturday, 14 December. This year, the much-loved festive event was ...

17 Dec 2024 at 21:23

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