Tag: Portlaoise Library
Portlaoise Library to host talk on the Irish language during the...
Portlaoise Library is hosting a talk this (Wednesday) evening on the Irish language during the revolutionary period in Ireland at 7.30pm.
The bi-lingual talk by...
Portlaoise Library set to host talk from renowned Laois historian
Portlaoise Library is set to host a talk from historian Teddy Fennelly on the role of the press from 1913-1923 on Wednesday evening at...
In Pictures: All smiles as National Play Day in Portlaoise Library...
It was all smiles in Portlaoise Library recently as they took part in National Play Day.
This year National Play Day can take place on...
Laois Councillor calls for halt on new library project as estimated...
A Laois County Councillor has called for the ongoing building of a new library in Portlaoise to be halted.
Fine Gael Councillor Aisling Moran made...
Construction set to begin in Portlaoise for new library
The Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Councillor William Aird, and the Chief Executive of Laois County Council, Mr. John Mulholland have signed the contract...
Not everyone happy as Portlaoise gets lion’s share of funding
A significant amount of infrastructural investment is earmarked by the Council for Portlaoise over the next 3 years.
The projections presented in the local authority’s...
Subversive poet Arthur Broomfield likes to keep it surreal
Poets get away with murder. Arthur Broomfield certainly does.
In this age of oppressive political correctness Arthur takes poetic licence and stretches it so far...
Construction work set to start shortly on new library in Portlaoise
The construction of the long-awaited new library on Main Street in Portlaoise is on course to start in the coming months following news today...
Minister Flanagan announces further funding for new library
Laois/Offaly TD and Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, has announced an additional €1.35 million funding for a new library for Portlaoise.
The funding is...
In Pictures: A mystical dragon has a big effect on the...
Mystical dragon ‘Gringer the Whinger’ returned to Laois today and made a massive impression on the children in Portlaoise library.
Gringer the Winger is a...
Extra funding hopes for new Portlaoise Library
It is believed extra funding will be provided for the new library in Portlaoise, the monthly meeting of Laois County Council heard.
Cllr Willie Aird...
Long-awaited tenders for new library will be issued shortly
A contractor will be appointed by the end of this year or early next year for the building of the new library in Portlaoise.
This...
New Portlaoise Library moves a step closer
Tender documents are almost ready for the long-awaited new library in Portlaoise.
Laois County Council CEO John Mulholland confirmed the news at the monthly meeting...
Soaring cost of Portlaoise Library won’t put council finances at risk
A further €1.5 million in government funding is being sought for the new Portlaoise library, with Laois County Council unwilling to allow its finances...
New Portlaoise library set to cost €5 million
A new library in Portlaoise, planned to be in operation by 2019, is set to cost almost €5 million.
The startling figure was confirmed by...
New Portlaoise Library doubt as costs soar
The planned new Portlaoise Library could be in jeopardy as estimates for the build have now increased to over €5 million.
Concerns were voiced at...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Library celebrate Irish music and culture
Portlaoise Library recently hosted a number of nights to celebrate Irish music and culture.
On March 1 they welcomed the Gabrielle Lynam School of Dancing;...