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Must see events revealed at Laois Heritage Week launch

The launch of Heritage Week 2025 in Laois took place in the historic setting of Old St. Peter’s Church and Graveyard. At the launch Cathaoirleach Cllr Barry Walsh mentioned that his appointment as the new Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council 105 ...

15 Aug 2025 at 09:33

Stradbally

PICTURES: Laois locals try their hand at cobbling historic Stradbally site

A hands-on traditional cobbling demonstration and historic paving talk took place at Stradbally Hall as part of this year's Heritage Week. James Byrne Built Heritage Consultant and Archaeologist (Southgate Associates) discussed the role and ...

21 Aug 2025 at 19:33

Abbeyleix

Work underway to make Laois heritage site greener

Work is underway at Abbeyleix Heritage House to improve sustainability and make the site greener. A ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system with battery storage is currently being installed which is part of their Smart Village ...

26 Jul 2025 at 10:33

Local News

Kildare resident to launch book about childhood memories

An engaging new Laois book reminiscing about a Midlands childhood is about to be launched in Mountmellick. Its author is Naas reaident, Ger Healion, an education administrator at Maynooth University. He grew up on O’Moore Street in ...

16 Oct 2025 at 06:33

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: Laois village takes deep dive into its history

The community in Rosenallis got the chance to take a deep dive into the rich history of the area at an event hosted by the local tidy towns committee. 'Rosenallis - Roots and Revelations' was held in St. Brigid's Church Of Ireland ...

03 Dec 2024 at 21:33

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New signage to mark location of 'lost village' in Slieve Blooms abandoned in 1960's

A Councillor has called for the erection of signage at Cones Village in Capard, to highlight the location of a 'lost village' in the Slieve Blooms Cones Village, often referred to as 'the Lost Village', is an abandoned village on ...

23 Oct 2025 at 08:33

Arts & Entertainment

Austen and opulence: Laois celebrates Regency period with costumed event

Laois Heritage Society has announced an exciting upcoming event, celebrating the fashion and etiquette of Laois' Regency era. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, Laois Heritage Society will host Dr ...

17 Oct 2025 at 12:33

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: Laois locals unveil new feature at historic Aghaboe Abbey

Laois locals marked heritage and history in Aghaboe at the unveiling of a new interpretive sign at the historic abbey, funded by Laois County Council through the Laois Heritage Office and Creative Ireland Laois. For more ...

13 Oct 2025 at 20:33

Arts & Entertainment

200th birthday celebrations ahead for this unique Laois craftwork

Laois is the birthplace of a beautifully timeless white embroidery craft that is 200 years old this year, and it is getting a big celebration in its own renovated museum. The Mountmellick Embroidery and Heritage Museum ...

23 Oct 2025 at 20:33

Mountrath

Unearthed records of Ballyfin Coote family's land shows life in 1800's Laois

Newly digitised maps and records from the former owners of Ballyfin Demesne have been released, showing a snapshot of life in Laois in 1813. The Delany Archive Trust, responsible for the care of archives belonging to ...

15 Nov 2025 at 19:33

Local News

Laois abbey's link to Austria to be celebrated at unveiling

New visitor signage will be unveiled at Aghaboe Abbey on Saturday, October 11 with the Ambassador of Austria to Ireland to attend the event. The new visitor interpretive sign is being unveiled by Laois Heritage ...

02 Oct 2025 at 14:33

Local News

New signage to mark location of Laois' 'lost village' abandoned in 1960's

A Laois County Councillor has called for the erection of signage at Cones Village in Capard, to highlight the location of Laois' 'lost village'. Cones Village, often referred to as 'the Lost Village', is an ...

22 Oct 2025 at 12:33

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