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BREAKING: Pedestrian dies at foot of Laois landmark near busy Portlaoise to Stradbally road

A pedestrian has died in a collision in Laois near the famous Rock of Dunamase between Portlaoise and Stradbally. Responding to enquiry from the Leinster Express / Laois Live, Gardaí in Portlaoise confirmed that the fatality occurred around 1.10 pm ...

07 Oct 2022 at 18:57

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Young Laois man arrested after death of American woman at historic Laois landmark

The woman who died after being knocked down in Laois at the Rock of Dunamase was an American tourist who had just arrived in Ireland on a family holiday. The woman who was aged in her 50s died after being struck by a car in the vicinity of the ...

08 Oct 2022 at 17:45

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Illegal dumping at top Laois tourist destination

Illegal dumping at one of the top tourist attractions in Laois over the weekend has been condemned. A number of boxes of old broken tiles were dumped on the roadway leading to the Rock of Dunamase. Images of the dumping were posted online by ...

25 Jul 2023 at 18:23

Crime & Court

Rock of Dunamase illegal dumper identified, meeting hears

A Laois Joint Policing Committee meeting was told an illegal dumper should be convicted and named and shamed. Public Participation Network member Tom Jones told the latest meeting that a suspect has been identified in relation to the ...

12 Sept 2023 at 18:22

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Dazzling 'Rock of Dunamazing' showcased as TV cameras visit Laois

The beauty of Laois was showcased during a visit by Virgin Media presenter Deric Hartigan to the county on Wednesday. Weatherman Deric was on the streets of Portlaoise before heading off to take in the Rock of Dunamase. The TV star ...

01 May 2024 at 13:52

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Councillor wants Google Maps to remove road at leading Laois tourist attraction

A Laois councillor asked for a road near the Rock of Dunamase to be removed from Google Maps. Fine Gael Councillor PJ Kelly said locals can no longer walk on the road due to the number of vehicles being directed to the Rock of ...

11 Dec 2023 at 12:53

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'Madness' inviting people to explore where they could die, Laois meeting told

The Rock of Dunamase is probably the only OPW site where people are being invited to explore areas where fatal falls could occur, a councillor has claimed. Fine Gael Cllr PJ Kelly raised the issue when he called on the ...

02 Jul 2023 at 12:23

Local News

Wow! Gardaí share spectacular snaps of sunrise at Laois landmark

Portlaoise Garda Station's Unit B captured some spectacular shots of sunrise of the county's most iconic landmark over the weekend. While out and out and about on patrol on Sunday morning, the Unit B members took ...

21 Jul 2020 at 11:55

Local News

Painting of Rock of Dunamase gifted during visit to strengthen Laois Links in Tennessee

A painting of the Rock of Dunamase was presented to politicians in Tennessee during a visit by Minister of State, Sean Fleming TD to strengthen the links between Laois and the US state. During the visit earlier ...

27 Jul 2024 at 11:52

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Watch: The Irish Drone ventures over Laois landmark

The Irish Drone is a photographer and videographer who has captured this video of Laois from above. Check out the latest video by The Irish Drone which takes a brilliant bird's eye view over one of our ...

28 Sept 2017 at 17:03

Local News

Motorhome stopover suggested for Rock of Dunamase

A council meeting was told the Rock of Dunamase should be considered for a motorhome stopover. Independent Councillor Tommy Mulligan tabled a motion asking "that Laois County Council explore options ...

02 Oct 2024 at 18:53

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: Stunning Rock of Dunamase shines during Laois Heritage Week

USE THE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY Heritage Week in Laois brought a rare opportunity for a guided tour of the Rock of Dunamase by the previous Director of Excavations at ...

25 Aug 2024 at 08:52

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