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04/07/2025

Click below to read about today's (July 4th) launch of the 'River Shannon Explorer' from Luker's bar shannonbridge by Minister Timmy Dooley TD.
https://www.laoispeople.ie/river-shannon-explorer-boat-launched-in-offaly/ With our outside broadcast partners Mainland Radio
& Ciara Lawless

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Timmy Dooley TD, today (Friday 4th July) officially launched the River Shannon Explorer, an exciting new tourism boat that will carry passengers on a two hour round trip from Shannonbridge to the historic settlement....

04/07/2025

Delighted to chat to Tony McGuigan about this weekend's The Folly Festival in Cullohill Community

04/07/2025

Pictured at the launch of Live Well Expo in Portlaoise earlier in the year.
Laois County Council

03/07/2025

Snapped at Athlone's inaugural Croílár Music and Arts Festival earlier in the year.

03/07/2025

Now Hiring: Motivated Early Years Childcare Professionals (Term-Time Only – Starting September) in the Portlaoise area .
We are currently seeking motivated, caring and dedicated individuals to join our team from September for term-time only positions. If you have a passion for early childhood education and want to be part of a supportive, professional environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Ideal Candidates Will Have:
•⁠ ⁠Minimum QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education
• A motivated, child-centred approach to early learning and care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Garda Vetting (or willingness to complete the process)
• Additional certifications such as First Aid, Child Protection, and Manual Handling are an advantage
What We Offer:
• A friendly and supportive team environment
• Term-time schedule – ideal for work-life balance
• Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
For more info Email [email protected]

03/07/2025

Campa Craic
🎉 The Countdown is ON! 🎉
Our first Campa Craic camp of the summer kicked off THIS MONDAY — and we couldn’t be more excited! 🙌

☀️ 5 camps, 5 epic weeks, endless fun!
From multi-sports and water fun, to crafts, challenges, games, playground trips and pizza making – Campa Craic is packed with the kind of summer memories your child will never forget!

🧒 Ages: 5–13
⏰ Time: 9:30am–2:00pm (Early drop-off from 9am)
🏃‍♂️ Led by passionate teachers and coaches!

🟡 Spaces are filling FAST – don’t miss out!
📲 Book your child’s place now using the links below:

📍 Ballinahown
👉 30 Jun – 4 Jul: https://forms.gle/zi3BbkD2b8kCdQit8
👉 11 – 15 Aug: https://forms.gle/qtPyuR5aFFJfRybS9

📍 Moate (NEW Venue!)
👉 14 – 18 Jul @ St. Oliver Plunkett’s BNS: https://forms.gle/2EGEnUtEuZpwGJcX8

📍 Clonaslee
👉 21 – 25 Jul: https://forms.gle/BnUut5WUKr3UVW3r6

📍 Mountrath
👉 28 Jul – 1 Aug: https://forms.gle/eXyF9yWKG5ju5Rn97

📸 Want to see the fun for yourself?
Visit campacraic.ie or follow us on Instagram and Facebook!

✅ Limited places – sign up today and let the craic begin!
📞 Text/WhatsApp Mic Fagan: 089 4881786


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03/07/2025

Return of Twin Trees Festival to Ballinakill eagerly anticipated by artists, young and old. Click below for event and ticketing details.
https://www.laoispeople.ie/return-of-twin-trees-festival.../

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03/07/2025

Baytoon Grill Portlaoise is bringing in BEST PIZZA OFFER in the town. Phone Orders ONLY 057 850 9308.

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03/07/2025

Honouring the Laois revolutionary activist and writer James Fintan Lalor at Laois County Council on the 175th anniversary of his death
Credit: Michael Scully
No reproduction fee

03/07/2025

Half-price sale now on at Freesoul @ Laois Shopping Centre

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03/07/2025

Maurice from Mainland Radio caught up with Jim Ryan ahead of this weekend's Liberty Music Festival