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Laois Offaly TD says 'stratospheric' energy costs closing businesses left, right and centre

A Laois Offaly TD says businesses are closing left right and centre due to ‘stratospheric’ energy price increases. Deputy Carol Nolan made the comments while calling on the government to retain the 9% VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality sector ...

25 Jan 2023 at 14:53

Business

Laois Tourism workshop headed by global expert

One of the most recognised figures in global tourism will conduct a tourism workshop in Portlaoise on Tuesday, July 18. Professor Terry Stevens has worked in 65 countries and will share his experiences with the tourism trade across the county. The ...

12 Jul 2017 at 11:14

Business

Tourism Recovery Taskforce wants Government to consider 1m social distancing and to accelerate social / recreational re-openings

The Tourism Recovery Taskforce wants the Government to consider a move to 1m social distancing. The Tourism Recovery Taskforce (TRT) was appointed by Minister Shane Ross and Minister of State Brendan Griffin on May 20. The purpose of the ...

07 Jun 2020 at 08:00

Arts & Entertainment

New #MeetInTheMiddle photo competition to promote Laois

Laois locals and visitors to the county are being invited to enter their photos of the perfect place to meet in Laois. Laois Tourism and the Laois Chamber Alliance has launched a photo competition that's open to all as part of what they ...

06 Dec 2022 at 10:22

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Portlaoise meeting called on vision for Laois bog

Laois people are being invited to give their views and get involved in a campaign that aims to realise a big Laois bog on Portlaoise's outskirts as an environmental amenity that could boost tourism. Cúl na Móna is the collective name ...

13 Apr 2025 at 20:54

Arts & Entertainment

Laois stage beckons for Irish folk music star duo

Renowned folk duo Eleanor Shanley and Mike Hanrahan are set to perform an intimate night of music and song in Portarlington. Eleanor Shanley, known best for her stellar entertainment career with Irish Folk group De Dannan, has a ...

03 Apr 2025 at 07:54

Home

A long wait for ticketholders to find out who they have paid to see at Electric Picnic 2017

The first line-up of who will play at Electric Picnic 2017, will not be announced for another six weeks. Laois is home to Ireland's biggest and most famous festival, and Electric Picnic 2017 is now just seven months away, but ...

03 Feb 2017 at 16:03

Events & Listings

Laois Gordon Benett Rally fans to celebrate in Wicklow

The Veteran Car Club hosts a special three-day event commemorating the historic 1903 Gordon Bennett Race — a defining moment in Irish and international motorsport history, which has long and surviving links to Laois. The ...

15 Aug 2025 at 15:11

Local News

Tourists travel thousands of miles to get stuck in Laois mud

Tourists who travel thousands of miles to holiday in Laois could be having their stay spoiled by a big drop in the Grand Canal water level that is leading to barges getting stuck in the mud. So it was claimed at a ...

04 Nov 2021 at 14:23

Business

Laois hotel promoted on big Irish tourist drive in China

Representatives of the hotel group which includes the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise have taken part of Tourism Ireland’s biggest ever sales mission to China. A record 26 tourism businesses, including Só Hotels of ...

10 May 2019 at 17:34

Home

Durrow Scarecrow Festival cash to pay for new community building

Record crowds are flocking to Durrow Scarecrow Festival this week, while the community is about to harvest very real rewards from its growing success. This morning Monday July 31 at its monthly meeting, Laois ...

31 Jul 2017 at 11:21

Events & Listings

Stunning Laois gardens to take part in Buds and Blossoms festival

The stunning Gortnalee Gardens will open to the public as part of the Buds and Blossoms Laois Garden festival. Spend a Saturday afternoon strolling through the beautiful gardens at Gortnalee House, ...

30 May 2025 at 07:23

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