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Portlaoise Library cost doubles by millions reveals Laois Council report

The cost of the building of the new library in Portlaoise is likely to come in at more than double what was originally envisaged. Figures released by Laois County Council show that the best current estimate of final costs is €6,473,449. The Council ...

28 Feb 2022 at 20:23

Local News

Portlaoise's new library to be a ‘landmark’ building in Laois

The new Portlaoise Library, which is set to open in 2023, has drawn some criticism for its cost but, arguably, also because the case for the building has never been comprehensively made to the public. However, a document from Laois County Council ...

11 Sept 2022 at 19:23

Events & Listings

College bound - Laois Libraries have some vital help on offer

Do you know anyone who is starting college, attending third-level education or wanting to brush up on their writing, referencing and research skills? If so Portlaoise Library may be help. Staff there are planning to run a one-hour talk outlining ...

27 Aug 2022 at 11:52

Your Community

Portlaoise Library to be the EU hub for Laois

Portlaoise Library has been selected as one of seven new generation Europe Direct centres in Ireland. Portlaoise joins a community of 424 Europe Direct centres around Europe, whose purpose is to strengthen the connection between EU institutions ...

12 Dec 2021 at 12:53

Local News

Rural Minister to promise 'unprecedented' spending on libraries at €7.5 mill Portlaoise Library opening

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, will officially open the new €7.5 million Portlaoise library on Monday, July 17. At the library opening the Minister will also unveil the new ‘National Public Library Strategy ...

17 Jul 2023 at 06:53

Arts & Entertainment

Delight in Laois as Minister cuts the ribbon on new €7.5 million Portlaoise Library

Nearly 10 years after it was announced that Portlaoise Library the Minister for Rural and Community has cut the ribbon on the €7.5 million new facility in the heart of Portlaoise. Minister Heather Humphreys officially opened the library on ...

17 Jul 2023 at 12:52

Local News

Although unusable by 'most' in wheelchairs, new Laois Library lift was 'compliant' says Minister

A lift that’s unsuitable for most modern wheelchairs in the new €7.6 million Portlaoise Library was "compliant with standards" a Minister has said. The county library in the heart of Portlaoise was opened by Minister for Social Protection ...

07 Mar 2024 at 18:53

Arts & Entertainment

In PICTURES: Portlaoise has new work of art with Italian twist at new Laois Library HQ

A new sculpture has appeared on Main St Portlaoise outside the just opened Portlaoise Library which is like to have been paid for out of €7 million spent on the new building. The as-yet-unnamed object is made of Terrazzo, a composite ...

12 Aug 2023 at 17:52

Portlaoise

Laois County Council says new €5 million library is a ‘priority project’

A restart is urged this year on the stalled new €5 million county library on Portlaoise Main Street but there is still no sign of most of the cash from the Government. Laois County Council bought the old Shaws shop for almost €500,...

15 Feb 2018 at 18:22

What's On

Local man's path to the White House

With two high-profile candidates fighting it out to to occupy the most famous building in the world – for the next four years, at least – America’s White House is very much in the news these days. But for the hundreds of staff ...

25 Oct 2016 at 16:27

What's On

Cosmic chat at Portlaoise Library

The Midlands Astronomy Club will be giving an introductory talk on the cosmos at Portlaoise Library this evening (Wednesday, July 26). ‘A Tour of the Stars’ will take place at the library at 6.30pm and all are welcome.

26 Jul 2017 at 15:22

Your Community

Have you ever wanted to trace your family tree?

Have you every wanted to trace your roots and find out more about your family background? If a new club is starting at Portlaoise library which can help you trace your family Tree. The club will meet every second Thursday of ...

05 Apr 2017 at 16:36

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