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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

Features

A time when the IRA in ...... Laois turned on the RIC

We are asked to make little sacrifices….”Never before, in living memory, has an Eastertide passed of such an extraordinary nature. All but a commendable few were permitted to venture beyond a mile and a quarter from home. Family units joined ...

04 May 2020 at 17:18

Local News

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 ...

17 Oct 2024 at 19:53

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Laois Heritage Week - Open day at home of James Fintan Lalor

The name James Fintan Lalor is synonymous with Tenakill House, Raheen, Co. Laois. While he is celebrated in Ireland as an agrarian reform agitator, and inspirer of some of the leaders of the 1916 Rising there were also other equally ...

15 Aug 2017 at 17:10

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PICTURES: Laois village takes deep dive into its history

The community in Rosenallis got the chance to take a deep dive into the rich history of the area at an event hosted by the local tidy towns committee. 'Rosenallis - Roots and Revelations' was held in St. Brigid's Church Of Ireland ...

03 Dec 2024 at 20:52

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125 Years of Local Politics in Laois

2024 marks the 125th anniversary of local government in County Laois. Over these years, there have been notable developments, occasions, conflicts and resolutions in our local political sphere. On this anniversary, Cathaoirleach ...

25 May 2024 at 15:00

Schools

Laois school celebrates 150 years this month

A Laois primary school will celebrate an extraordinary 150 years in education this month. Mayo National School first opened as Tolerton National School in 1875, and is located near the Laois / Kilkenny border. The school will ...

09 May 2025 at 20:23

Portlaoise

Call to remove Maryborough from Portlaoise maps over 'ethnic cleansing' history

It is 125 years since Portlaoise Commission changed the town's name back from Maryborough, but the English Tudor Queen's name lives on in Google Maps, and a local councillor wants to put an end to it. Non-party Cllr Tommy ...

26 May 2025 at 19:22

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 condemnation of ...

03 Jun 2025 at 12:22

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: Laois celebrates 200 years of local church

This June marks 200 years of The Church of St Kieran, Knockaroo, and Laois locals came out in force to celebrate the momentous occasion. For more pictures of the Knockaroo church's bicentenary, click NEXT or ARROW. ...

10 Jun 2025 at 20:23

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Emo Court house to reopen in Laois following multi million restoration

The tourism jewel in Laois that is Emo Court House is throwing open the front doors to welcome visiting tours again. The manion has undergone a multi-million refurbishment and visitors will get their first glimpse,...

30 May 2025 at 18:22

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

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