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PICTURES: Laois village takes deep dive into its history

The community in Rosenallis got the chance to take a deep dive into the rich history of the area at an event hosted by the local tidy towns committee. 'Rosenallis - Roots and Revelations' was held in St. Brigid's Church Of Ireland on November 29. ...

03 Dec 2024 at 20:52

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Exhibition chronicling Irish life over the last century coming to Laois

A new exhibition that will chronicle key aspects of Irish Life over the last 100 years is coming to Laois in September. The exhibition, Society and State – Ireland through its Records, presented by the National Archives, showcases a selection of ...

04 May 2024 at 13:52

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Laois Heritage Week - Open day at home of James Fintan Lalor

The name James Fintan Lalor is synonymous with Tenakill House, Raheen, Co. Laois. While he is celebrated in Ireland as an agrarian reform agitator, and inspirer of some of the leaders of the 1916 Rising there were also other equally famous ...

15 Aug 2017 at 17:10

Features

A time when the IRA in ...... Laois turned on the RIC

We are asked to make little sacrifices….”Never before, in living memory, has an Eastertide passed of such an extraordinary nature. All but a commendable few were permitted to venture beyond a mile and a quarter from home. Family units ...

04 May 2020 at 17:18

Local News

Laois abbey committee lodge plans for new information sign at historic site

The Aghaboe Abbey Preservation Committee has lodged plans with Laois County Council to erect a new history information sign and a pedestrian opening in the existing carpark wall at the historic site. The committee is celebrating the ...

17 Oct 2024 at 19:53

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125 Years of Local Politics in Laois

2024 marks the 125th anniversary of local government in County Laois. Over these years, there have been notable developments, occasions, conflicts and resolutions in our local political sphere. On this anniversary, Cathaoirleach of ...

25 May 2024 at 15:00

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Must see events revealed at Laois Heritage Week launch

The launch of Heritage Week 2025 in Laois took place in the historic setting of Old St. Peter’s Church and Graveyard. At the launch Cathaoirleach Cllr Barry Walsh mentioned that his appointment as the new Cathaoirleach of Laois ...

15 Aug 2025 at 09:01

Stradbally

PICTURES: Laois locals try their hand at cobbling historic Stradbally site

A hands-on traditional cobbling demonstration and historic paving talk took place at Stradbally Hall as part of this year's Heritage Week. James Byrne Built Heritage Consultant and Archaeologist (Southgate Associates) ...

21 Aug 2025 at 19:22

Schools

Laois school celebrates 150 years this month

A Laois primary school will celebrate an extraordinary 150 years in education this month. Mayo National School first opened as Tolerton National School in 1875, and is located near the Laois / Kilkenny border. The ...

09 May 2025 at 20:23

Arts & Entertainment

Historic Laois property auction posters on exhibit for Heritage Week

A fascinating new collection of original Laois auctioneer posters dating from 1894 has gone on display for Heritage Week. The collection includes many by the famed Laois TD Oliver J Flanagan who was also an ...

08 Aug 2025 at 12:22

Arts & Entertainment

PICTURES: Rural community save 'Bunratty of Laois' from falling down

A medieval tower castle in Laois has been saved from collapse, with hopes it can become a tourist attraction in time. Clonreher Castle has stood for over 500 years off the N80 Mountmellick road near ...

10 Aug 2025 at 18:52

Portlaoise

Calls to clean up 'horrible' stained statue of Laois politician

The condition of a statue of a famous Irish politician in Portlaoise has been branded "horrible". A clean-up has been urged of the statue of James Fintan Lalor outside Laois County Council ...

09 Sept 2025 at 13:02

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