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New CEO takes the reins of Laois business and tourism body

Laois Chamber Alliance has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer. Jackie Carroll has taken over the running of the body which acts as an umbrella body for Laois Chamber and Laois Tourism. “We are delighted to announce the ...

17 Jan 2024 at 12:33

Events & Listings

Ready to roll in Laois on the road with Gordon Bennett run

This 20th edition of the Gordon Bennett Race was officially launched at Treacy's on The Heath and the organisers are hoping to break records for what will be a special year for the rally. This year's event has already attracted some 145 ...

14 May 2023 at 16:33

Arts & Entertainment

Unlocking the gems in the Laois tourism treasure

Tourism is on the forefront of everyone’s mind these days as we begin to realise the potential that the most land-locked county has for attracting visitors from all over the world. While we have had advocates for tourism shouting this ...

24 Dec 2023 at 12:33

Laois Live

In Pictures: Sumptuos event at luxury Laois hotel

Laois tourism got off to a good start in 2024 as The Heritage in Killendard officially relaunched their spa experience and invited over 40 guests to celebrate recently. The evening was filled with bubbles, canapés, entertainment and ...

16 Mar 2024 at 17:33

Pictures & Videos

Watch: Laois Tourism has captured some local gems in this promotional video

11 Aug 2023 at 13:33

Arts & Entertainment

New #MeetInTheMiddle photo competition to promote Laois

Laois locals and visitors to the county are being invited to enter their photos of the perfect place to meet in Laois. Laois Tourism and the Laois Chamber Alliance has launched a photo competition that's open to all as part of what ...

06 Dec 2022 at 10:33

Business

Plans for vacant Laois site to be developed into campervan park

Plans to develop a site that has lay vacant in Laois into a campervan park has been lodged with Laois County Council. Roghan Headen has submitted plans for a campervan park in Timahoe consisting of six campervan Aires along with ...

13 Aug 2025 at 13:33

Arts & Entertainment

PICTURES: Rural community save 'Bunratty of Laois' from falling down

A medieval tower castle in Laois has been saved from collapse, with hopes it can become a tourist attraction in time. Clonreher Castle has stood for over 500 years off the N80 Mountmellick road near Portlaoise, built by the ...

10 Aug 2025 at 19:33

Events & Listings

Laois Gordon Benett Rally fans to celebrate in Wicklow

The Veteran Car Club hosts a special three-day event commemorating the historic 1903 Gordon Bennett Race — a defining moment in Irish and international motorsport history, which has long and surviving links to Laois. The ...

15 Aug 2025 at 15:33

Local News

Laois shortlisted for European Commission tourism award

Laois has made the shortlist of the European Commission's European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism Award 2026. Laois will compete alongside Dubrovnik (Croatia), Geestland (Germany), Ibiza (Spain), Mariagerfjord (Denmark),...

03 Sept 2025 at 07:33

Events & Listings

Summer has officially started in Laois as Ballinakill pool reopens

It is officially summer in Laois, as primary schools close, and Ballinakill's heated swimming pool reopens. The community run pool got a big renovation over the winter, and swimmers have returned in their shoals since ...

26 Jun 2025 at 19:33

Business

Boost for Laois business promoting agri tourism

A whopping €300,000 has been awarded for 22 local agri-food tourism projects across the country. An Abbeyleix business has received the third largest amount under the fund. Stephen Pratt Maize Maze in Abbeyleix, Co. ...

28 May 2025 at 21:33

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