Laois history

The event is being held in collaboration with Aghaboe Abbey Preservation Committee.

Laois’ strong monastic traditions explored in Portlaoise conference

Big reveal ahead for Mountmellick Embroidery 200th anniversary artwork.

Laois town to hold big reveal of 200th birthday stitched artwork

PICTURES: New sculpture unveiled to commemorate Laois bog body

PICTURES: Laois event explores future of bogs around Portarlington

Drone view of the derelict County Hotel in Portlaoise

New tender on project to replace derelict Laois hotel with housing

The wedding photo of Sean Dunne and Joan Dunne (nee Coady) in 1970

Laois woman campaigns for ‘memory room’ to store precious mementos

The Lawlor/Lalor Clan

Dozens to gather in Laois to elect new chieftain of Lalor Clan

Abbeyleix

Green light for Laois town to hold famine commemoration

The stunning tree carving in Rathdowney's shrine by Special Branch Carvers

WATCH: Tree in heart of Laois town carved into symbol of community

The Old Fort Quarter Festival

Popular festival in Laois drops music for family-friendly approach

Pictured: Abbeyleix

New film to examine tragic impact of famine on Laois town

Pictured: File photo of Donaghmore Museum

Laois public invited to consultation event on future of local landmark

Ballyadams Castle is among the sites granted funding under the Community Monuments Fund (Photo: Google Maps).

Nearly €500,000 granted for four heritage projects in Laois

The former Electric Cinema in Portlaoise.

Grandson of builder of iconic Laois cinema in town to give heritage talk

Funding announced for restoration of historical Laois landmark

Laois republican movement announces Easter Rising commemoration event

Pictured background: Rathdowney, Google maps. Second: Jessie Buckley photographed by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Oscar winning actress and Hamnet star Jessie Buckley has fascinating Laois roots
From Rathdowney to the red carpet, Jessie Buckley's Laois roots grow deep
Hannah Cahill

Memorial at Abbeyleix Workhouse burial grounds. Photo credit: James G. Carroll

Laois historical group appeals for your signatures on Abbeyleix petition

Photos: Michael Scully

PICTURES: Laois group recognised for 50 years preserving historic abbey

PICTURES: Boxing Midlands memories in Laois and Longford

Pictured: Abbeyleix main street and former workhouse, Abbeyleix hospital

Laois locals launch petition for recognition of town's famine history

PHOTOS: Laois school children launch song about Irish Famine in Errill

Laois historian gives voice to forgotten key figure of Irish history

Clonalsee historian Dr Michael Loughman’s new book on James Ryan is out now.

Irish rugby star and Taoiseach to help launch Laois author's new book

The timber water pump in Ballinakill. Image: Ballinakill Tidy Towns

Historical Laois timber pump to get full heritage restoration works

Laois local unearths long lost 18th century bell near ruined Abbeyleix church

PICTURES: Portarlington Market House renovated as community hub

PICTURES: Names and faces across 60 years of Laois Macra memories
Mountmellick Macra shares lovely photos as it celebrates 60th birthday
Lynda Kiernan

Laois locals gather for official unveiling of restored Abbeyleix Brigidine cross

Timahoe Heritage Centre, The Fisherman's Inn, Fisherstown and the Old Schoolhouse in Vicarstown will receive funding.

Laois historic buildings to get repair works with funding boost

At a Mountmellick Embroidery workshop; Lilian Lee, Margaret Delaney (tutor) and Mary Cooney at the Mountmellick Embroidery and Heritage Museum Workshop during Heritage Week. Photo: Alf Harvey.

Laois community invited to jointly craft a 200th anniversary embroidery piece

Abbeyleix historian Noel Burke collecting the cross saved from destruction by the late Paddy Langton (inset).

Laois gent's miraculous escape from injury whilst saving Abbeyleix cross

Laois Heritage Society had an interesting and active year in 2025.

Laois Heritage buffs reflect on busy year and look forward to lots more fun in 2...

Pictured background: Rathdowney, Google maps. Second: Jessie Buckley photographed by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Golden Globe winner Jessie Buckley has fascinating Laois roots

Pictured background: Rathdowney, Google maps. Second: Jessie Buckley photographed by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Golden Globe winner Jessie Buckley has fascinating Laois roots

Laois Hunt set off on St Stephen's Day in Abbeyleix where a protest was staged this year against the annual fox hunt run by Laois Hunt. Pics: Alf Harvey

Christmas protest in Laois against fox hunt ‘realities’

Pictured: Fair day in Mountmellick. Photo: Laois Local Studies office

Upcoming seminar explores fascinating heritage of Laois

PHOTOS: Renovations underway at new luxury Laois restaurant guesthouse

PROPERTY: 'Most prestigious address in Portlaoise' hits Laois market

American family with Laois roots emigrates to new life in Ireland

Unearthed records of Ballyfin Coote family's land shows life in 1800's Laois

PHOTOS: Laois pays respect to fallen soldiers at Service of Remembrance in Portl...

Pictured: Donaghmore Workhouse Museum

Laois owners of heritage structures can avail of €200k fund

Mountmellick Museum

200th birthday celebrations ahead for this unique Laois craftwork

Pictured: Cones Village, the 'lost village' of Laois. Photo credit: Camhaoir Ní Dubhghaill, Slieve Bloom Mountains group, Facebook.

New signage to mark location of Laois' 'lost village' abandoned in 1960's

Laois school marks 75 years of community spirit

PICTURES: Past and present students mark 75 years of Laois school

Pictured: Historian Dr Melissa Shiels comes to Laois

Austen and opulence: Laois celebrates Regency period with costumed event

PICTURES: Laois locals unveil new feature at historic Aghaboe Abbey

New visitor signage will be unveiled at Aghaboe Abbey.

Laois abbey's link to Austria to be celebrated at unveiling

IRA members jailed in Portlaoise Prison

Call to turn Portlaoise prison's IRA wing into museum

Author Ger Healion with his book On a Bog by the Land near a River.

New Laois book captures memories of growing up in Mountmellick

Laying a wreath at the James Fintan Lalor statue at County Hall Portlaoise in June 2025; Margot Coogan Chieftan of the Lalor Clan and Cathaoirleach, Padraig Fleming. Photo: Michael Scully

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

PHOTOS: Laois PPN welcomes groups for special tour of local museum

Photos: Alf Harvey

PICTURES: Laois heritage event has visitors in stitches

Photos: Alf Harvey

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

Must see events revealed at Laois Heritage Week launch