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College bound - Laois Libraries have some vital help on offer

Do you know anyone who is starting college, attending third-level education or wanting to brush up on their writing, referencing and research skills? If so Portlaoise Library may be help. Staff there are planning to run a one-hour talk outlining the ...

27 Aug 2022 at 12:33

Local News

Crane soars high over Laois on Portlaoise's Main Street

Access to Portlaoise's Main Street has been restricted during Wednesday, June 30 due to a mobile crane at work on the town's new library. The vehicle has been parked on the Lower Square at the intersection of Main Street and Church Avenue since ...

30 Jun 2022 at 16:33

Arts & Entertainment

In PICTURES: Portlaoise has new work of art with Italian twist at new Laois Library HQ

A new sculpture has appeared on Main St Portlaoise outside the just opened Portlaoise Library which is like to have been paid for out of €7 million spent on the new building. The as-yet-unnamed object is made of Terrazzo, a composite material ...

12 Aug 2023 at 18:33

Arts & Entertainment

Delight in Laois as Minister cuts the ribbon on new €7.5 million Portlaoise Library

Nearly 10 years after it was announced that Portlaoise Library the Minister for Rural and Community has cut the ribbon on the €7.5 million new facility in the heart of Portlaoise. Minister Heather Humphreys officially opened the library on ...

17 Jul 2023 at 13:33

Christmas In Laois

Cracking Christmas Laois events at Portlaoise Library

The busy and creative Laois Libraries staff at Portlaoise Library have lined up lots of Christmas events for local families to enjoy. First and foremost there's a Santa letter writing and craft on Thursday, November 28 at 4pm! "Join us ...

24 Nov 2024 at 16:33

Local News

Portlaoise Library cost doubles by millions reveals Laois Council report

The cost of the building of the new library in Portlaoise is likely to come in at more than double what was originally envisaged. Figures released by Laois County Council show that the best current estimate of final costs is €6,473,...

28 Feb 2022 at 20:33

Local News

Although unusable by 'most' in wheelchairs, new Laois Library lift was 'compliant' says Minister

A lift that’s unsuitable for most modern wheelchairs in the new €7.6 million Portlaoise Library was "compliant with standards" a Minister has said. The county library in the heart of Portlaoise was opened by Minister for Social ...

07 Mar 2024 at 19:33

Local News

Portlaoise's new library to be a ‘landmark’ building in Laois

The new Portlaoise Library, which is set to open in 2023, has drawn some criticism for its cost but, arguably, also because the case for the building has never been comprehensively made to the public. However, a document from ...

11 Sept 2022 at 19:33

Local News

Rural Minister to promise 'unprecedented' spending on libraries at €7.5 mill Portlaoise Library opening

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, will officially open the new €7.5 million Portlaoise library on Monday, July 17. At the library opening the Minister will also unveil the new ‘National ...

17 Jul 2023 at 07:33

Arts & Entertainment

Laois show for star writers in Portlaoise Library

Laois people are being urged to ‘get lost in a good book’ on Saturday, February 22, as Ireland Reads Day comes to libraries nationwide. Portlaoise Library will host a conversation between best-selling authors Amanda ...

21 Feb 2025 at 19:33

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