Ireland News » Laois News Ireland » Laois » History: The one and only All-Ireland Hurling title for Laois
On October 23, 1915, the Laois hurling team traveled up to Dublin by train to play Cork in the All Ireland Final the following day. Laois arrived in Dublin and checked into their hotel on Gardiner ...
News Ireland » Laois » History: WATCH: Irish artists' thought-provoking poetry tribute to County Laois
A group of local Irish artists came together to collaborate on an epic tribute to County Laois. Inspired by the history, mythology, and beauty of Laois, Portlaoise-based poet Laura Murphy has composed ...
News Ireland » Laois » History: Laois Leaves Festival of Writing and Music launch
LEAVES Festival of Writing and Music returns to Laois from 5-7 November. This year’s event brings three full days of talks, workshops and performances to venues throughout the county. Among the events ...
News Ireland » Laois » History: Laois author co-hosts fascinating true life Irish policing podcast Póilíní
Meticulously researched and curated, the podcast will feature fresh perspectives and insightful conversations on local and international Irish policing stories. Listener feedback ...
News Ireland » Laois » History: The history of Irish emigration, and the pride of the Emerald Isle
The ruins of Dunamase Castle tower over County Laois in Ireland. It's been centuries since anyone lived here, but an American tour group has come to imagine what life might have been like when their ...