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<p>Local author Dana Enache pictured with her friend Marija Durisic at the launch of Evolution Photo: Stan Henderson</p>

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Laois author's latest work of fiction set 160 years in the future

DARK fiction author Dana Enache from Constanta in Romania launched her latest book Evolution in Portlaoise Library recently.

Laois crime fiction readers flock to talk from leading writers

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Laois crime fiction readers flock to talk from leading writers

COMPELLING bestselling crime writers Catherine Ryan Howard from Cork and Catherine Kirwan from Waterford were in conversation with Laois’s own bestselling author of the Inishowen Mysteries series and There Came A-Tapping, Andrea Carter in Portlaoise ...

Ghoulish goings-on recounted at Laois library

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Ghoulish goings-on recounted at Laois library

More than 40 people attended the hair-raising, 90 minutes event

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Large number of public events organised for Laois Connects programme

Large number of public events organised for Laois Connects programme

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Information day on renovating derelict/vacant properties in Laois

Information day on renovating derelict/vacant properties in Laois

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Information session for those interested in renovating vacant and derelict buildings in Laois

Information session for those interested in renovating vacant and derelict buildings in Laois

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Event to celebrate 10,000 stars in Laois

Event to celebrate 10,000 stars in Laois

Local poet reveals connections to ‘Dracula’ creator

Local poet reveals connections to ‘Dracula’ creator

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

THE eleventh book by Laois poet and Beckett scholar Dr Arthur Broomfield entitled Rising Dust: A Collection of Short Stories will be launched in Portlaoise library on Thursday 22 May at 7pm by playwright and academic Frances Harney and the writer ...

Bestselling author talks about her new book at special event in Portlaoise

Bestselling author talks about her new book at special event in Portlaoise

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

A LITERARY event took place in Portlaoise Library recently where bestselling crime fiction author Andrea Carter spoke about her latest book There Came A-Tapping.

New book looks at the Revolution in Laois

New book looks at the Revolution in Laois

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Laois experienced far more bloodshed during the Civil War than during the War of Independence and the reasons for this are explored.

Best-selling Laois author to hold book signing in Portlaoise Library

Best-selling Laois author to hold book signing in Portlaoise Library

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

BEST-SELLING crime fiction author Andrea Carter from Ballyfin will hold a book-signing event in Portlaoise Library for the release of her latest novel ***There Came A-Tapping***.

Death notice in Laois: Patricia Lynch - Portlaoise

Death notice in Laois: Patricia Lynch - Portlaoise

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

Patricia Lynch, 18 Borris Road, Portlaoise passed away peacefully at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise on Sunday 2 March. Formerly of Laois County Council and Portlaoise Library.

Free concert on the science of music in Laois library

Free concert on the science of music in Laois library

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

The free concert is taking place in Portlaoise Library on Wednesday 13 November

Laois Writers Group celebrate 30 years with the launch of its latest anthology

Laois Writers Group celebrate 30 years with the launch of its latest anthology

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

The Laois Writers Group is a community of writers based in Laois

Record crowds attend talk on Hidden Portlaoise

Record crowds attend talk on Hidden Portlaoise

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

THERE was a record attendance at an evening of music, photographs and history in Portlaoise Library when local historian John Dunne gave an interesting presentation on Hidden Portlaoise during Heritage Week.