Clonaslee community conserves the past for the future of Laois
Clonaslee Community celebrates successful conservation of the medieval Kilmanman Church
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The community of Clonaslee has celebrated the end of another successful season of conservation at the medieval Kilmanman Church just outside the village.
The conservation project which started in 2019, is funded by the Creative Ireland Programme in Laois and Laois County Council, with the help of local community fundraising. This year’s work saw the conservation of the west gable with its fragile bell-cote and the east gable with its beautiful carved medieval window. Some work was also carried out to stabilise the 9th century Dunne Mausoleum adjacent to the older church. More below picture.
Abbeyleix Climate Action Energy Masterplan to be launched by environment champion Duncan Stewart
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Irish environment champion Duncan Stewart is set to launch a nee Abbeyleix Energy Masterplan as part of the new Abbeyleix Climate Action Project.
Dr Niamh Shaw, Laois s science communicator in residence, will join the well-known architect, environmentalist and broadcaster who will help interpret the master plan and discuss opportunities for local climate action.
Also taking part in the discussion will be Mark Robertson of Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) with details of funding available for householders who want to make their homes more energy-efficient.
Stars out to celebrate winter solstice on RTÉ
Updated / Tuesday, 15 Dec 2020
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Artists including Christy Moore, Clannad, Sharon Shannon, Damien Dempsey, Erica Cody, Crash Ensemble and the RTÉ Orchestras are uniting for
Shine Your Light - Solstice on RTÉ this Sunday, 20 December. This point of the year has always captured our imaginations, symbolising new beginnings and a turning of faces to the sun, say RTÉ and the Creative Ireland Programme.
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An incredible roll-call of Ireland’s finest artists are uniting to celebrate the winter solstice with RTÉ TV and radio specials this Sunday, December 20.
This point of the year has always captured our imaginations, symbolising new beginnings and a turning of faces to the sun. On the eve of the solstice, a joyful half- hour TV special full of colour, music and movement opens with a dance spectacular delivering a thrilling contemporary take on an ancient theme.
The exhilarating fusions continue with Damien Dempsey and Erica Cody each performing with Crash Ensemble, and Sharon Shannon and a bodhrán band coming together with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra for a tune. New writing includes an exploration of solstice by Marina Carr and Manchán Magan’s testament to the power of human touch.
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