River Barrow

Flooding is a regular occurence in Portarlington on the Laois Offaly border where defences are planned on the River Barrow

Barrow river flood among Storm Austen risks - Laois County Council

Laois councillors slam 'scandalous' delays to cleaning of river Barrow

Dr Donna Wright, an Australian born visual artist.

Laois river the focus of new Stradbally art exhibition

A bat survey will be carried out in Laois.

Funding for wetland restoration and tackling invasive species

The River Barrow in Portarlington pictured in summer.

Laois views sought on two big rivers that flow through county

Siobhan Walsh, Chair of Barrow River Catchment Implementation Group, pictured third from left.

Laois woman takes helm of River Barrow clean water project

Sergeant Paul O'Shea with daughters Niamh and Katie at the Water Safety Ireland national awards ceremony 2025, with his award. Photo: Leinster Express

Laois Garda Sergeant saved male from drowning in Barrow River

Pictured: the canal in Vicarstown. Photo credit: Laois Tourism

Waterways Ireland denies neglect of Laois canal route

Laois business slams Waterways Ireland for alleged neglect of Barrow Navigation

The River Barrow.

Laois funding boost to restore salmon and trout stocks

Peter Byrne . Picture Credit RIP.ie

Funeral details announced for teen who tragically drowned in Carlow

Laois to be part of new European Columban Way pilgrimage walk

Waterways Ireland given green light for River Barrow dredging in Laois

Achill native Pat Sweeney helped build a traditional Achill currach in Kilkenny to raise fund for two charities

Laois launch for epic Kilkenny and Mayo currach adventure

'Criminal damage to nature is a crime' - conviction and big fines in Laois

PROPERTY WATCH: Laois mountain thatched cottage - a 'little piece of rural magic...

Action demanded to get flood causing trees out of the River Barrow to protect P...
Council also gives update on dredging plan
Conor Ganly

Dozens of volunteers were involved in searching for the late Declan Reid

"The last week has been a difficult one" - Gardaí and family thank people for se...

River Barrow being searched for man after kayak overturns

Four bedroom dormer home on half an acre

Bungalow beauty with €100k guide price going under hammer

Floods threaten house near Mountmellick during Storm Ciara. Picture: Denis Byrne

Mountmellick just 30 cms below 2017 flood during Storm Ciara

Stop/Go on the Barrow Bridge at Patrick St.Portarlington on Friday morning. Photo: Michael Scully.

Barrow river blocked says Laois councillor

Axhead discovered in the River Barrow. Picture: Laois Archaeology

Ancient axe discovered by Laois Archaeology in River Barrow

Extensive dumping in Laois by big waste company exposed in investigation

The picnic area at Spa Street Bridge in Portarlington

Anger in Portarlington after picnic bench reportedly vandalised by group of teen...

Fish stock checking on the River Barrow which flows through Laois.

Poor water quality cited among reasons for poor fish levels on River Barrow

Laois Sinn Féin TD wants income of farmers hit by floods protected

Public to be consulted on controversial Barrow Blueway through Laois
Waterways Ireland invites public to meeting in Vicarstown
Conor Ganly

Plans launched for Blueway through Laois on River Barrow contentious project

Steps to tackle Spa St floods in Portarlington

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Flooding disastrous for farmers

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Tesco withdraw Portarlington plan

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River Barrow water quality queried

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Garda divers search River Barrow

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Pollution alert in Laois waterways

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Thumbs down for Tesco Port

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Times Past

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River Barrow water quality queried

Aoife Phelan’s body buried in barrel 10ft underground

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Tourism boost along River Barrow

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Classroom crisis

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Mountmellick alarmed by illegal dumping hazard

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Tesco withdraw Portarlington plan

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Barrow work jobs boost

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Tesco launch new bid in Portarlington