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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

Arts & Entertainment

Irish women's War of Independence stories to be told in Portlaoise

A dramatic telling of the Irish women involved in the fight for Irish independence is the focus of a play to be staged in Portlaoise this week. Greyhound on Train produced by Carnation Theatre will be performed at Portlaoise Library ...

01 May 2019 at 13:51

Portlaoise

Gaeilge celebrations in Portlaoise Library

Portlaoise Library celebrated Seachtain na Gaeilge with events involving local people including children from local schools. Photographer Denis Byrne covered one of the events for the Laois Library Service.

28 Mar 2019 at 12:00

Portlaoise

Laois council boss sets out next steps after getting €1.35 million extra for Portlaoise library

Laois County Council is set to proceed at 'full speed' to begin construction work on a new multi-million euro library for the town, according to its chief executive. Responding the confirmation of an extra €1.35 million for the ...

02 Oct 2018 at 18:13

Portlaoise

Minister says €5 million Laois local library project has the green light

Building work is set to commence soon on a multi-million euro library project for Portlaoise according to Laois TD and Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan. The politician took to social media to make the announcement that ...

24 Oct 2019 at 17:05

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