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Embracing night of cinema in Portlaoise on International Women's Day

Laois women were out in force to celebrate International Women's Day for a special screening of Embrace. Embrace follows body image activist Taryn Brumfitt's crusade as she explores the global issue of body loathing, inspiring us to change the way ...

18 Mar 2017 at 22:14

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Big year for one of Portlaoise's historic landmarks as gates return resplendant

The past 12 months have been historic for the Old St Peter’s - the oldest place of worship in Portlaoise as well as the tower in the graveyard which is one of the oldest buildings in the town. The tower was part of a church thought to have been ...

20 Dec 2017 at 00:40

Maeve Binchy play features during Laois Leaves Literary Festival

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Maeve Binchy play on stage in Portlaoise as part of the Leaves Literary Festival

As part of the Leaves Literary Festival, a stage adaptation of Maeve Binchy’s 2010 novel ‘Minding Frankie’ comes to the stage of the Dunamaise Arts Centre this Thursday. This is a family love story, full of Maeve Binchy's trademark wisdom, ...

09 Nov 2016 at 13:00

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Big night out for the staff of the Midlands Prison - more pictures

The staff of the Midlands Prison Portlaoise enjoyed a great night out in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise last weekend. The Leinster Express was delighted to be asked along to cover the event. Luke Wynne took the photographs for the ...

01 Dec 2017 at 20:10

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STRATEGIC DUBLIN MIDLANDS PLAN TO SEE A&E CUT FROM PORTLAOISE HOSPITAL

Dublin and midlands hospital management are to meet shortly on how to execute a downgrade of Portlaoise hospital as part of a big shakeup in hospitals across Laois, Kidlare and Dublin, a Laois TD has claimed. Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley ...

21 Oct 2017 at 11:35

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40,000 Laois hospital patients face going to overloaded Dublin or Offaly hospitals

Nearly 40,000 Portlaoise hospital patients would have to attend hospitals in Dublin in Offaly because Naas hospital is also facing A&E bypass under a health service plan for Dublin and Midlands hospitals, according to a leaked copy of ...

22 Oct 2017 at 19:24

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Portlaoise hospital campaign welcomes positive talks with Fianna Fáil leader

Portlaoise hospital campaigners and Laois doctors hope to get broad political support after 'positive' talks with the leader of Fianna Fáil Micheál Martin. Portlaoise Hospital Action Committee members Thomas Timmons and John Hanniffy ...

21 Dec 2017 at 20:07

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Portlaoise students are asking for your daily votes in the Junk Kouture final

The final and most important public vote for the Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture competition has opened, and the three Portlaoise entries who have made it through are relying on the community to support them. Their art teacher is Jayne ...

04 Apr 2017 at 16:05

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Great night at the Portlaoise Prison Officer annual function

The Killeshin Hotel was the venue for this year's holding of the Portlaoise Prison Officer's Annual function. Tim Keane was there for the Leinster Express

04 Mar 2017 at 18:06

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Portlaoise musical treat just before Electric Picnic

Stars from The Saw Doctors and The Waterboy are coming to Laois for a unique evening of stories and songs just before the Electric Picnic. Broadcaster, Ann Marie Kelly is hosting a spoken word and music event at The Pantry in ...

15 Aug 2023 at 20:23

Laois Sport

Volunteers needed to help Portlaoise club promote rugby

The 2016-17 season has so far been a very successful one for Portlaoise Rugby Club with many teams still in the hunt for trophies. But because the season is coming to an end the club is already looking forward to next year ...

02 Apr 2017 at 19:50

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Great night for the staff of the Midlands Prison, Portlaoise

The staff of the Midlands Prison Portlaoise enjoyed a great night out in the Midlands Park Hotel Portlaoise last weekend. The Leinster Express was delighted to be asked along to cover the event. Luke Wynne took the ...

27 Nov 2017 at 22:23

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