newsHistoric Athy pub to close after 120 yearsDOYLE'S calls it a day in Athy By Finian Coghlan A PART of Athy history is to close its doors next month when Doyle’s Bar calls it a day after 124 years of trading on Woodstock Street.
newsLaois woman Breda Fitzpatrick celebrates 100th birthday with Centenarian AwardBreda and her family celebrated in style at Behan’s pub in Crettyard
rugbyPortlaoise dreams of a first U/18 Leinster rugby title are shattered by KilkennyLeinster U/18 Tom Darcy Cup Final
Le Skinny Chef to represent Laois in National Enterprise Awards PORTLAOISE based Le Skinny Chef Ltd has been named a finalist in this year’s National Enterprise Awards.
Facial Recognition in Portlaoise The Dunamaise Arts Centre, in partnership with The Walls Project and Creative Laois, is asking you, the good people of County Laois, to apply to have your portrait immortalised by an internationally acclaimed artist in a large-scale mural in ...
Laois Domestic Abuse Service Marks International Women’s Day 2026 with Powerful Violence Against Women Poster Exhibition
John MacKenna to Lead Leonard Cohen-Inspired Writing Retreat in Abbeyleix Fans of Leonard Cohen are in for a real delight this May, as John MacKenna, renowned author and long-time friend of Cohen, leads a creative writing retreat based on the writings of the much-loved Canadian singer/songwriter.
Time, Power and Portraiture: Salvatore of Lucan Exhibits Fancy Situations Dead Present Etc… at Dunamaise Arts Centre
Programme of events to mark 250th anniversary of birth of ‘Great Liberator’THIS year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O’Connell, the ‘Great Liberator’. Daniel O'Connell (1775–1847) changed the face of Irish history.
What Does Heritage Look Like in 2026?County Arms Reveals The Reimagined Moorpark Ballroom Inspired by Birr
