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'Criminal damage to nature is a crime' - conviction and big fines in Laois

A Government Minister and the head of Ireland's National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) have issued stern warnings after big fines and convictions were handed down over damage to the environment in Laois. Minister for Nature, Heritage and ...

07 Dec 2023 at 21:22

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Laois launch for epic Kilkenny and Mayo currach adventure

Currachs are a symbol of Ireland's west coast but a currach built in Kilkenny will be the vessel from an epic fundraiser this summer which will be launched in Laois. Mayo man Pat Sweeney and Pat Comerford from Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny along ...

15 May 2024 at 08:52

Portarlington

Anger in Portarlington after picnic bench reportedly vandalised by group of teenagers

A picnic bench beside the Barrow river in Portarlington has been vandalised by young teenagers. Local people have reacted with disappointment following the vandals' work. The facebook page Derryounce Experience reported the vandalism last ...

10 Oct 2017 at 13:14

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Public to be consulted on controversial Barrow Blueway through Laois

Public consultation takes week in Laois on the controversial Barrow Towpath Development planned for the River Barrow. Waterways Ireland is holding the final in a series of public consultation meetings on Friday, February 17 from 3pm - ...

16 Feb 2017 at 23:01

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Plans launched for Blueway through Laois on River Barrow contentious project

Waterways Ireland has begun the formal process of developing a 'slow tourism' and public amenity River Barrow Blueway through Laois but the project has already drawn controversy in Carlow. Waterways Ireland is applying to Laois ...

13 Dec 2016 at 19:01

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Poor water quality cited among reasons for poor fish levels on River Barrow

New research from Inland Fisheries Ireland has revealed the state of fish stock levels and the different species present within the River Barrow catchment. The River Barrow is Ireland’s second longest river after the River ...

06 Jun 2017 at 15:59

Local News

Barrow river blocked says Laois councillor

A Laois councillor is hoping for no heavy rain this winter because one of the biggest rivers in Laois is blocked. “I hope there is not heavy rain in the next six months as part of the river is blocked,” were the ...

08 Nov 2019 at 14:20

Local News

"The last week has been a difficult one" - Gardaí and family thank people for searching for tragic kayaker

Gardaí have thanked rescue teams and volunteers who participated in the search for a dad who died tragically on the River Barrow on what should have been a fun day of kayaking with his young son. Declan Reid, ...

08 Mar 2021 at 18:33

Local News

Action demanded to get flood causing trees out of the River Barrow to protect Portarlington

Trees that have collapsed into the River Barrow need to be removed to reduce the risk of flooding around Portarlington according to a local councillor. Cllr Aidan Mullins raised the issue with officials at a ...

09 Jun 2021 at 17:52

Local News

Waterways Ireland given green light for River Barrow dredging in Laois

Waterways Ireland has secured planning permission to carry out dredging and maintenance on the River Barrow in Laois over the next five years. The dredging work along a three hectare stretch of the Barrow ...

30 Mar 2025 at 09:53

Local News

Funeral details announced for teen who tragically drowned in Carlow

Funeral details have been announced for a teenager who tragically drowned in Carlow on Tuesday. 17-year-old Peter Byrne of 126 Dolmen Gardens, Carlow, passed away suddenly after a tragic accident, on ...

20 Jun 2025 at 20:23

Local News

Laois funding boost to restore salmon and trout stocks

Laois is set to receive a funding boost from Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) for a project that will help restore salmon and trout stocks, and their habitats. The River Barrow Project, in ...

11 Jul 2025 at 18:23

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