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Unbaptised babies buried at a historical burial site in Abbeyleix, Co Laois will never be forgotten as Laois County Council have given the green light for a memorial to be constructed in their honour.

By Joe Barrett More people are expected to travel to Heath House, The Heath this weekend to contribute to the annual charity Sunflower Power event…

THE Vikings invaded Portlaoise on Saturday to unleash Heritage Week with an explosion of colour and sound. The Old Fort in Fitzmaurice Place came alive as The…

By Joe Barrett Thomas Carolan was appointed as the new Heritage Officer for Laois County Council in April. The official announcement was made just hours ahead…

The natural heritage of Laois has shone out for this years National Biodiversity Week, with community events held across the county from May 19 to 28. Birds, b...

Fermoy Fire Service are one of three rural stations that will see a new fire engine serving its community, as Cork County Council’s Fire Service has this week taken delivery of three new fire engines.

Dublin City University’s Water Institute asks the public to test the water quality in their local rivers, streams and lakes

IrishCentral Contributor Michael Carolan marks the 175th anniversary of the arrival of the Patrick Henry, a Famine ship carrying his Irish ancestors, into New York City.

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