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<p>Cathaoirleach of Laois Co Council Catherine Fitzgerald alongside Eileen Dunne (LOETB), Gillian Cunningham (LOETB), Michelle Quirke (Stradbally Library) and members of Stradbally Library’s Knitting and Crochet Club</p>

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Strabdally Library hosts crochet design course

EARLIER this year, Stradbally library hosted a crochet design course, which was organised by Laois-Offaly Education Training Board and facilitated by tutor Courtney-Jean Murray.

Laois businesses shown how to take the complexity out of AI at chamber gathering

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Laois businesses shown how to take the complexity out of AI at chamber gathering

BUSINESSES from across Laois gathered at the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise for The Future of Work: Demystify AI.

STEAM Showcase highlights the best and brightest at Portlaoise College

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STEAM Showcase highlights the best and brightest at Portlaoise College

PORTLAOISE College was abuzz with excitement on 26 March as it played host to the annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Showcase.

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Laois artist's Teapot Studio a hub for art, music – and tae

Laois artist's Teapot Studio a hub for art, music – and tae

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‘Step Up for the School Bus’ fundraiser launched at Portlaoise College

‘Step Up for the School Bus’ fundraiser launched at Portlaoise College

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Mountmellick Men’s Shed showcase their creative side

Mountmellick Men’s Shed showcase their creative side

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First year of Teagasc scheme in Laois is deemed a success

First year of Teagasc scheme in Laois is deemed a success

Agricultural training programme marks its successful first year in Laois

Agricultural training programme marks its successful first year in Laois

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

The programme provides tailored one to one assistance that helps students to overcome challenges, access resources and build confidence throughout the course.

Laois Music Centre to host annual open evening

Laois Music Centre to host annual open evening

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

MUSIC Generation Laois and Laois School of Music will host their annual open evening on Tuesday 17 June from 6-8pm.

Retired Laois prison officer launches first book of short stories and poetry

Retired Laois prison officer launches first book of short stories and poetry

Sun, 27 Apr, 2025

A BOOK of short stories and poetry by local man Mick Morrissey was launched in Mountmellick Library recently by creative writing tutor Ryan Dunne.

Adult learning programmes in Laois shortlisted for national awards

Adult learning programmes in Laois shortlisted for national awards

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation has announced that three of its programmes running in Laois have been shortlisted for national awards.

Laois mother of two returns to school after 12 years

Laois mother of two returns to school after 12 years

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

"Now the kids are older, I’m back in education to pursue my dream career in software" - Isabel Rafter