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School separation anxiety first in free Laois Offaly series for parents with 21st century challenges

Laois Libraries together with Offaly Libraries are delighted to present a series of online talks and workshops for parents. Supported by the Dormant Accounts Fund, this Parenting Support Programme invited experts to discuss a broad range of ...

16 Sept 2021 at 21:23

Arts & Entertainment

New €5m Portlaoise library now in doubt over lack of national funding

The multi million euro library planned for Portlaoise is now in doubt after the construction price rose from €3.7 to €5 million, with local taxpayers to foot most of the cost. Laois County Council CEO John Mulholland has stated that unless ...

30 May 2017 at 11:16

Property

How to be more energy-efficient and cut household costs for free with Laois help

Do you want to become more energy-efficient and reduce household costs but just don’t know where to start? Laois Libraries and EDIC Portlaoise are delighted to welcome energy consultant Colm Ó Áonghusa for a zoom talk on the benefits of ...

09 Apr 2021 at 22:38

What's On

Seachtain na Gaeilge in Laois

There are a number of events taking place around Laois this month as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge, celebrating Irish language culture. Laois Arthouse in Stradbally presents Photography is fun trí Gaeilge on Wednesday, March 11. ...

05 Mar 2020 at 09:30

Local News

Cocooning Laois elderly to benefit from new funding for Laois Libraries

Laois libraries are getting more than €16,000 to help elderly people impacted by Covid-19, the Traveller Community, those with disabilities and people living in Direct Provision. The Laois Library service is to spend €10,500 ...

07 Oct 2020 at 13:00

Local News

RTÉ sports presenter to visit Portlaoise library

RTÉ sports presenter and author Paul O’Flynn will visit Portlaoise library later this month for a discussion on children’s books. Paul will be talking about his latest publication 'Josh the Flyer' which is about sporting ...

18 Feb 2024 at 09:00

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Limerick university honours Roscrea man who helped Laois libraries

Roscrea native George Cunningham who has helped libraries in Laois and other counties as been bestowed with a Honorary Doctorate by the University of Limerick. In addition to publishing more than 100 books and articles, ...

14 Oct 2017 at 16:18

Pictures & Videos

Harry Potter 20th anniversary celebrations

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter at Mountmellick Library. Photos by Denis Byrne. See more stories from Mountmellick here. See more Leinster Express photo galleries here.

14 Jul 2017 at 15:43

Schools

Laois Libraries summer reading challenge - here's another chance to see your picture!

The Laois Library service-run Summer Reading Challenge was a phenomenal success with children from all over Laois participating in 2017. At the end of the summer special certificates were presented to all the young ...

22 Dec 2017 at 19:52

Local News

Laois CEO waiting for possible funding announcement for new Portlaoise library

The Laois CEO has responded cautiously to the possibility of funding for the new €5 million Portlaoise library. The planned new library at the former Shaws shop on Main Street, was put on hold last May 2017 after ...

13 Apr 2018 at 12:33

Your Community

Internet safety for children and teens the focus of Laois workshops for parents

Parents who are looking for help in trying to keep their children safe when online can avail of two upcoming events hosted by Laois Libraries. Empowering and Protecting Children Online run by CyberSafeKids is ...

16 Jan 2022 at 10:53

Local News

Lifesaving support for Laois parents

Laois parents are promised advice on first aid that could save a child's life in an emergency as part of a new set of talks run by the Laois and Offaly library services. The organisers say the Paediatric ...

01 Oct 2022 at 10:53

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