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<p> Dawn Knight from Laois wearing a self-designed dress created from curtain material and made especially for the day, shoes from Folkston Shoe Company in Edenderry and headpiece rented from Harrington Hats in Laois, was presented with the Sustainable Style Award at the Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort Styled by Nature competition during the Juddmonte Irish Oaks. Selected by award winning fashion broadcaster and stylist, Emily ODonnell, the award recognised a look that combined style, creativity and a thoughtful approach to sustainable fashion. Dawn's outfit stood out for its originality and connection to the Styled by Nature Sustainable Style being created from repurposed curtain material. Photo credit: Damien Eagers </p>

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Laois woman's repurposed curtain dress wins her top style award at Curragh race day

Dawn Knight from Portarlington in Laois was presented with the Sustainable Style Award as part of the Styled by Nature Award sponsored by Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort, at The Curragh Racecourse, during the Juddmonte Irish Oaks raceday.

Gardaí seize machine guns and €700,000 of drugs in Kildare & Laois

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Gardaí seize machine guns and €700,000 of drugs in Kildare & Laois

Assistant Commissioner Angela Willis said the seizures represented a “significant disruption of organised criminal activity”.

‘Who would have thought we'd be back in Croke Park for the third time in a row?’ - Collier

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‘Who would have thought we'd be back in Croke Park for the third time in a row?’ - Collier

education

Laois-based former student of Carlow College mourns loss of educational opportunities in the southeast

Laois-based former student of Carlow College mourns loss of educational opportunities in the southeast

courts

Laois man broke into house believing it to be an IPAS centre

Laois man broke into house believing it to be an IPAS centre

News

Laois death notice: Eileen Lawlor (née Kavanagh), Gurtahile

Laois death notice: Eileen Lawlor (née Kavanagh), Gurtahile

Eileen passed away peacefully at her home, in her 98th year

Laois woman claimed wrong name appeared on court charge sheet

Laois woman claimed wrong name appeared on court charge sheet

Laois community to hold inaugural Harvest Run fundraiser

Laois community to hold inaugural Harvest Run fundraiser

Fr Paddy Byrne: 'The amount you give will determine the amount you get back’

Fr Paddy Byrne: 'The amount you give will determine the amount you get back’

Laois death notice: Joe Byrne, Portlaoise

Laois death notice: Joe Byrne, Portlaoise

Sport

‘To win by seven points is unbelievable when we looked dead and gone’

‘To win by seven points is unbelievable when we looked dead and gone’

Superb second-half surge sends Laois into Intermediate decider

Superb second-half surge sends Laois into Intermediate decider

Clough/Ballacolla come out on top as Ballinakill hearts broken by a late Bergin goal

Clough/Ballacolla come out on top as Ballinakill hearts broken by a late Bergin goal

It has still been a campaign to remember for Laois

It has still been a campaign to remember for Laois

Result should not overshadow the quality this group has displayed

Result should not overshadow the quality this group has displayed

Community

A Frayed Knot Celebrates Lions Club Partnership as Filming Concludes in Laois

A Frayed Knot Celebrates Lions Club Partnership as Filming Concludes in Laois

The Laois-made independent film A Frayed Knot has officially completed filming, with the production team marking the milestone by celebrating the support and partnership of the Lions Club during its 50th anniversary year.

New Traditional Archery Club Established at The Derries Woodlands Near Ballybrittas

New Traditional Archery Club Established at The Derries Woodlands Near Ballybrittas

Facial Recognition in Portlaoise

Facial Recognition in Portlaoise

Laois Domestic Abuse Service Marks International Women’s Day 2026 with Powerful Violence Against Women Poster Exhibition

Laois Domestic Abuse Service Marks International Women’s Day 2026 with Powerful Violence Against Women Poster Exhibition

Dining Initiative at Midlands Park Hotel Raises Over €11,000 for Children’s Health Foundation

Dining Initiative at Midlands Park Hotel Raises Over €11,000 for Children’s Health Foundation

What's on

Jillian Godsil Brings Running Out of Road to Power of Words Open Mic

Jillian Godsil Brings Running Out of Road to Power of Words Open Mic

Author Jillian Godsil will read from her debut novel Running Out of Road at the Power of Words Open Mic in Mooneys, Abbeyleix, on Friday, July 3. The evening promises a celebration of storytelling, poetry, music and community, with audience members also invited to take part in the open mic.

Electric Youth returns to Electric Picnic 2026!

Electric Youth returns to Electric Picnic 2026!

Music, Community and Solidarity at The Preston House Sessions for Gaza

Music, Community and Solidarity at The Preston House Sessions for Gaza

Abbeyleix House & Farm Family Day Set to Deliver a Wonderful Celebration of Community, Heritage and Family Fun

Abbeyleix House & Farm Family Day Set to Deliver a Wonderful Celebration of Community, Heritage and Family Fun

Laois Nationalist to host free SME growth workshop in Portlaoise

Laois Nationalist to host free SME growth workshop in Portlaoise

Life

Joe Mallon Motor Group Welcomes New Government ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme

Joe Mallon Motor Group Welcomes New Government ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme

Joe Mallon Motor Group Welcomes New Government ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme to Help Drivers Make the Switch to Electric with Support up to €8,500 Joe Mallon Motor Group, home of Peugeot, Renault and Dacia in Kildare and Renault and Dacia in Laois, has ...

Joe Mallon Motor Group Welcomes New Government ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme

Joe Mallon Motor Group Welcomes New Government ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme

Sudoku of the day, March 6

Sudoku of the day, March 6

Sherry FitzGerald Portlaoise Team Attend Annual Countrywide Conference 2026

Sherry FitzGerald Portlaoise Team Attend Annual Countrywide Conference 2026

Reflexology Support for Autism and ADHD Now Available in Portlaoise

Reflexology Support for Autism and ADHD Now Available in Portlaoise

Opinion

Programme of events to mark 250th anniversary of birth of ‘Great Liberator’

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.

Fr Paddy Byrne: When did you last say your prayers?

Fr Paddy Byrne: When did you last say your prayers?

Fr Paddy Byrne: Gratitude is a wonderful mindset

Fr Paddy Byrne: Gratitude is a wonderful mindset

Fr Paddy Byrne: Redemption came in the form of Shawshank

Fr Paddy Byrne: Redemption came in the form of Shawshank

Fr Paddy Byrne: The spirit of God, loving and free …

Fr Paddy Byrne: The spirit of God, loving and free …

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95-Year-Old Religious Leader's Imprisonment Draws International Alarm

95-Year-Old Religious Leader's Imprisonment Draws International Alarm

On 24 June, Chairman Lee Man-hee, 95, was taken into custody on political party charges involving no violence, which has drawn commentary regarding the treatment of elderly detainees.

Heritage Village:Ireland’s First Modern Later Living Community

Heritage Village:Ireland’s First Modern Later Living Community

What Does Heritage Look Like in 2026?

What Does Heritage Look Like in 2026?

What Celebrating a 42nd Anniversary look likes with Global Growth and Community Initiatives

What Celebrating a 42nd Anniversary look likes with Global Growth and Community Initiatives

Nurturing the Next Generation: Ailbhe Joyce and the Power of Forest Learning

Nurturing the Next Generation: Ailbhe Joyce and the Power of Forest Learning

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