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Laois locals encouraged to visit heritage sites this summer

This summer, Laois locals are encouraged to visit some of the stunning heritages sites the county has to offer. The Office of Public Works (OPW) is encouraging people to enjoy the sunshine by exploring some beautiful heritage sites. "Whether you are ...

28 Jun 2025 at 17:53

Your Community

Laois to hear talk on recently solved 160 year old mystery

A fascinating talk is taking place in Laois this week on an infamous mystery that was solved in 2019. In 1864, Workhouse Master Henry Ogle abandoned Portumna Poor Law Union, leaving it in financial ruin. The whereabouts of the Ballinasloe man ...

08 Jul 2025 at 18:23

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: Past and present students mark 75 years of Laois school

Knock National School celebrated 75 years of educating Laois locals with a wide array of events and celebrations on Saturday, October 18. To see more pictures from photographer Alf Harvey, click NEXT or ARROW. Knock National School ...

20 Oct 2025 at 21:53

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 ...

17 Oct 2024 at 19:53

Pictures & Videos

PHOTOS: Laois PPN welcomes groups for special tour of local museum

Laois PPN welcomed an array of community groups and heritage enthusiasts to Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum for Heritage Week 2025. For more pictures from Denis Byrne, click NEXT or ARROW. More on the story below. ...

06 Sept 2025 at 18:53

Arts & Entertainment

Austen and opulence: Laois celebrates Regency period with costumed event

Laois Heritage Society has announced an exciting upcoming event, celebrating the fashion and etiquette of Laois' Regency era. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, Laois Heritage Society will host ...

17 Oct 2025 at 12:23

Local News

Laois abbey's link to Austria to be celebrated at unveiling

New visitor signage will be unveiled at Aghaboe Abbey on Saturday, October 11 with the Ambassador of Austria to Ireland to attend the event. The new visitor interpretive sign is being unveiled by Laois Heritage Office and ...

02 Oct 2025 at 13:52

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 ...

15 Aug 2025 at 09:01

Property

PROPERTY: Buyer confirms plan for historic Portlaoise site inside fort walls

A prime development site inside a largely intact historic Laois fort that went on the market in March, has been snapped up. The site was hidden away inside the 16th century English military Fort Protector thick stone ...

15 May 2025 at 17:52

Local News

Laois village to unveil new bog oak sculpture

A Laois village is set to unveil a new bog oak sculpture as part of this year's Heritage Week events. Local artist Peter Dooley has designed a sculpture for the community garden in Camross which will celebrate the ...

16 Jul 2025 at 18:53

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 ...

04 May 2024 at 13:52

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. ...

09 May 2025 at 20:23

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