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Stradbally Woodland Railway is open this Sunday

Stradbally Woodland Railway is open again on this Sunday for small kids and big kids alike. The steam engines will be running in through the Stradbally Woods from 11am to 4pm on the day. The steam engine Róisín and diesel engine Rusty will be ...

01 Apr 2022 at 14:53

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WATCH: Mad for a Massey? Stradbally Steam Rally launches new fundraiser

The Irish Steam Preservation Society has launched Mad for Massey raffle to raise much-needed funds to ensure it can continue with its work, including running the Narrow Gauge Railway in Stradbally and the National Steam Rally also held in ...

24 Dec 2021 at 20:23

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IN PICTURES: Full Steam ahead in Stradbally

It was full steam ahead and the sun even came out as the 59th annual Stradbally Steam Rally got underway over the weekend. Stradbally native and photographer Michael Scully went along for the Leinster Express / Laois Live to capture the ...

07 Aug 2023 at 12:52

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Steam Rally gets ready to celebrate 60 years

The National Steam Rally in Stradbally is gearing up to celebrate their 60th anniversary this August Bank Holiday weekend. Organisers have announced details of this year's event which will include 60 full sized steam engines on display ...

27 Mar 2024 at 09:41

Local News

Green history made by Laois steam engine on Electric Picnic site

Just weeks after the Electric Picnic packed up the Stradbally Woodland Railway made history in the Laois town On Saturday, September 24 it became the first passenger train to be hauled by a steam locomotive using a 100% renewable ...

15 Oct 2022 at 14:53

Local News

Full steam ahead as National Steam Rally returns to Laois

The National Steam Rally, held at Stradbally Hall, Co Laois, is the premier event in the Irish Steam Preservation Society’s calendar. Over 20,000 people will flock to Stradbally for a fun-filled, family-friendly weekend that is ...

19 Jul 2022 at 21:53

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Stradbally call for volunteers to help ensure the Steam Rally rolls on

The organisers of Stradbally Steam Rally are appealing to the public to volunteer some time for this year's big event. They say the Rally requires a lot of help from committee members and volunteers. Unfortunately, volunteer ...

18 Jun 2018 at 10:44

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Top Irish duo Hudson Taylor filmed the entire video of their smash hit song in Laois #EP17

The band of the moment in Ireland is Hudson Taylor, a dapper Irish folk duo from Dublin. Brothers Harry and Alfie Hudson-Taylor wowed audiences at Electric Picnic in Stradbally, and again on The Late Late Show last week, ...

22 Sept 2017 at 13:12

Local News

Laois gardaí issue traffic advice ahead of Stradbally Steam Rally

Laois gardaí have issued traffic advice ahead of the Stradbally Steam Rally this weekend which is celebrating its 60 year anniversary. "An Garda Síochána would like to inform the public about the upcoming Stradbally ...

01 Aug 2024 at 12:22

Pictures & Videos

IN PICTURES: Stradbally parade gets 60th National Steam Rally in Laois underway

There are big celebrations in Stradbally this weekend as the 60th National Steam Rally is underway. The traditional parade through the main street took place on Saturday evening with a street carnival and family ...

04 Aug 2024 at 17:52

Local News

SOS Support Our Steam appeal launched to help Stradally steam railway survive Covid-19

The Irish Steam Preservation Society is appealing to the public to ensure that the Stradbally Woodland Railway and the National Steam Rally will be here long after Covid-19 has left. Last March, the Society ...

11 Jan 2021 at 20:55

Crime & Court

Man sentenced over mini steam engine crash at Laois Patrick's Day Parade

A man who crashed into a mini steam engine at a St Patrick’s Day Parade in Stradbally is living in extreme squalor and would have been rescued if he was an animal, a court was told. Raymond Barrett (60) of ...

14 Jan 2025 at 19:52

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