Brilliant line-up for new two-night indoor music festival Feile na hEireann in Rathdowney on...
A brilliant line-up has been confirmed for a new two-night indoor music festival in Rathdowney next month.
Across two indoor venues on the site, some...
JOB VACANCIES: Shiels & Co seeking to hire Cabinet Maker, Fitter and General Operative...
Shiels & Co have over 30 years experience designing and creating beautifully handcrafted kitchens and bespoke furniture.
They design and make high-quality, bespoke kitchens, boot...
Local Enterprise Office Laois launch Autumn Training Schedule 2022
Local Enterprise Office Laois is here to support you and your business through these challenging times.
From training and mentoring programmes to advice on funding...
JOB VACANCY: Enva seeking candidates for Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Driving and Environmental Technician...
Enva are now accepting applications for our Transport Operations and Commercial Driving (Level 6) and Environmental Technician Apprenticeship Programme starting in October 2022.
This is...
SOLAS – Great food, market and events this weekend
Breaking news - a top national radio programme is coming to visit SOLAS in the near future - more details on this later.
Last weekend...
Hugely popular Clonaslee Show returns on Sunday, September 11
The Clonaslee Show has incredible history, going back over 70 years – and it returns after a three-year absence with what promises to be...
SOLAS – Craft and Farmers Markets, Food and Acoustic Picnic as another busy weekend...
Oh, please national media – not another news story on how wonderful SOLAS is!
The September/October edition of ‘The Irish Garden’ magazine contains a 4-page...
Portlaoise Institute offers great choices for students across a range of departments
Portlaoise Institute offers a diverse range of full-time courses with 17 courses available at Level 5 and Level 6 on the National Framework of...
COMPETITION! Wandering Elk is giving away two Electric Picnic tickets
The Wandering Elk coffee shop in Portlaoise was recently honoured as the best newcomer in Leinster at the Irish restaurant awards.
And to celebrate they...
SOLAS – Markets, Live music on Sunday and great weather
While SOLAS’s flock of feathered ladies dominated the headlines last week, the lads have gotten a look in this week as John and David...
SOLAS – Plant sale, new menu and famous chickens
As we come into the Autumn season, SOLAS has launched a sale offering 20% off all Greenhouse stock and also our amazing range of...
Abbeyleix FETC launches new Bio Science course to begin this September
Demand for science graduates is at an all-time high as the European Commission predicts employment in Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) related sectors...
JOB VACANCY: Laois solicitor’s firm seeking to hire Legal Secretary
A local Laois Solicitors firm are seeking to recruit a Legal Secretary/Executive for their small practice in Laois.
This is a permanent position - salary...
New Eco Food Shop, Markets and Ice Cream at Solas Eco Garden Centre in...
The past week at SOLAS have been simply glorious with the Food Court area in particular packed-out day after day as customers enjoyed ice...
Portlaoise Institute offers great choices for students for September
There are 17 QQI full-time and 7 part-time courses on offer for students at Portlaoise Institute starting in September 2022.
The benefits to doing course...
JOB VACANCY: JSD Contracting in Portlaoise seeking to hire Office Administrator
JSD Contracting – Portlaoise, is seeking to fill the following position: Office Administrator:
The position required is for a busy deadline driven environment. The office...
Super Sale weekend in Fifty Seven Boutique in Athy
Those of us who love a good bargain in the Summer sales should arrange their schedule to be on Leinster Street in Athy at...
SOLAS – Craft and Farmers Market, Food and Local Milk
Yet another busy week of improvements and media coverage here at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington.
On Monday we had a visit from ‘The...
Jeremiah Grant to put on four quality live shows throughout month of August –...
The hospitality and live entertainment industry have been badly hit over the past couple of years - and they've been working hard to get...
New Business Sustainability & Environmental Studies course now available at Portlaoise Institute
Portlaoise Institute is delighted to offer a new QQI Level 5 in Business Sustainability & Environmental Studies.
This course will give learners the opportunity...
Wonderful day’s entertainment planned for Bloom HQ Family Fun Day in Mountrath this Sunday
The beautiful Bloom HQ in Mountrath is set to host a Family Fun Day this coming Sunday, August 7.
It promises to be a great...
SOLAS Bank Holiday Weekend – TV Cameras, Farmer’s Market and Jazz
RTE TV cameras made a welcome return to SOLAS last weekend when on Friday July 22, the crew filming the 3-part environmental programme ‘What...
JOB VACANCIES: ND Audit & Advisory seeking to fill a number of positions in...
As they continue to onboard exciting new International and National clients, ND Audit & Advisory, based in Portlaoise, are seeking to hire across a number...
Portlaoise Institute offers two great Social Care courses
Due to the demand in our community for skilled care workers, Portlaoise Institute offers students an opportunity to gain a full QQI Level 5...
Full Steam Ahead: National Steam Rally returns to Stradbally
58th National Steam Rally, Stradbally, Co Laois – July 31 & August 1, 2022
Ireland’s premier steam event returns after two years away
Over...
SOLAS – French Success, Great Food and Fame at Last
The inaugural ‘SOLAS French Festival’ was a massive success – beautiful weather, huge crowds, wonderful French music, history lectures and of course the unveiling...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Chamber seeking to hire Tourism Development Lead
Laois Chamber in collaboration with Laois Tourism are now recruiting for a Tourism Development Lead, who will be responsible for the development and enhancement...
The Ossory Show – one of Ireland’s oldest agricultural shows – returns on Sunday,...
After an absence of a couple of years, the Ossory Agricultural Show, takes place on July 24 2022, at the Ossory Showgrounds, Coolfin, Kilbreedy,...
11th Durrow Scarecrow Festival takes place from July 24 to August 1
The 11th Durrow Scarecrow Festival takes place from July 24th to August 1st and, after two years away, the organisers are really looking forward...
SOLAS – Range activities planned as French Festival set to be celebrated this weekend
The highlight of the French Festival celebrations at SOLAS this weekend will be the unveiling of the new 440sq m mural by French Embassy...
