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Laois abbey committee lodge plans for new information sign at historic site

The Aghaboe Abbey Preservation Committee has lodged plans with Laois County Council to erect a new history information sign and a pedestrian opening in the existing carpark wall at the historic site. The committee is celebrating the 50th Anniversary ...

17 Oct 2024 at 19:53

What's On

Must see events revealed at Laois Heritage Week launch

The launch of Heritage Week 2025 in Laois took place in the historic setting of Old St. Peter’s Church and Graveyard. At the launch Cathaoirleach Cllr Barry Walsh mentioned that his appointment as the new Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council 105 ...

15 Aug 2025 at 09:01

What's On

Exhibition chronicling Irish life over the last century coming to Laois

A new exhibition that will chronicle key aspects of Irish Life over the last 100 years is coming to Laois in September. The exhibition, Society and State – Ireland through its Records, presented by the National Archives, showcases a selection of ...

04 May 2024 at 13:52

Arts & Entertainment

Fascinating events in Portlaoise for Laois Heritage Week

Portlaoise Library will host an array of educational talks for this year's Heritage Week, taking place from August 16 to August 24. With over 60 events taking place across the county, see what Portlaoise library has to offer. Ancient Irish ...

06 Aug 2025 at 18:53

Events & Listings

GUIDE: See the run of events for Laois' Old Fort Festival!

A Laois festival packed with something for all across one summer weekend in Portlaoise is promised by the organisers of the Old Fort Quarter Festival, which returns for its 2025 instalment. Now a staple on the Laois summer events calendar,...

18 Jun 2025 at 12:23

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: Laois embraces tradition with fun day at Ossory Show

The Ossory Agricultural Show celebrated its 127th year on Sunday, July 27 with crowds flocking to Coolfin, Rathdowney to embrace all the activity. It was a chance to experience the vibrant and longstanding traditions of Ireland’s ...

29 Jul 2025 at 20:22

Arts & Entertainment

Historic Laois property auction posters on exhibit for Heritage Week

A fascinating new collection of original Laois auctioneer posters dating from 1894 has gone on display for Heritage Week. The collection includes many by the famed Laois TD Oliver J Flanagan who was also an auctioneer. It has ...

08 Aug 2025 at 12:22

Pictures & Videos

PHOTOS: Laois pays respect to fallen soldiers at Service of Remembrance in Portlaoise

Laois locals and veterans gathered to pay tribute to soldiers who perished during World War One at the War Memorial Park in Portlaoise. Taking place on Sunday November 9, this service was facilitated by Laois County ...

10 Nov 2025 at 21:53

Pictures & Videos

WATCH: Laois revolutionary James Fintan Lalor honoured

Most familiar to Laois people for having JFL Avenue called after him, and his statue at county hall in Portlaoise, Irish revolutionary writer and activist James Fintan Lalor has been honoured with a wreath laying ...

01 Jul 2025 at 18:22

Portlaoise

Concern if Portlaoise Plane could fit in door of Laois Museum at courthouse

Would the first plane built and flown in Ireland - the Portlaoise Plane - fit inside the door of the courthouse if it becomes a museum, is a question posed by a Laois councillor. Following the recent ...

03 Jun 2025 at 12:22

Arts & Entertainment

Upcoming seminar explores fascinating heritage of Laois

Laois Heritage Society are excited to host their upcoming annual seminar in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise. Find out all about heritage-related activities happening in Laois in 2025 with a ...

26 Nov 2025 at 15:56

Portlaoise

Calls to clean up 'horrible' stained statue of Laois politician

The condition of a statue of a famous Irish politician in Portlaoise has been branded "horrible". A clean-up has been urged of the statue of James Fintan Lalor outside Laois County Council ...

09 Sept 2025 at 13:02

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