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A Laois music festival has confirmed the incredible Fleadh stage line-up in store this summer, along with other stages boasting international music acts. Laois ...

IT’S two years on since Mick Dowling, who was known as a champion of the Slieve Bloom mountains, passed away. A memorial walk, which was organised by Laois…

Ballybrophy captures Laois #Jerusalema challenge crown #watch Reporter: '); Caroline Meyers, Laois Sports Partnership manager, outlined how it went. "We had 8 entries overall and all vidoes were very good. The winner of the competition was in with a chance of winning €500 voucher for their club or €250 voucher for their family. "We decided to get an outsider to view all videos and pick a winner for our competition to ensure there was no bias. Maureen Culleton kindly accepted to pick the winner which was the Ballybrophy “Bally boys and Girls”. “Their variety, inclusivity, creativit...

Laois poet, Arthur Broomfield launches new book Reporter: What do poets do in the lockdown? Write poetry of course, or that’s what renowned Ballyfin poet, Dr Arthur Broomfield has been doing. His latest work, Ireland Calling [Revival Press, Limerick] is a new departure for the best-selling author. It digs deep into the Irish ballad tradition of telling yarns and bringing characters to life through language that sparkles with vitality. “This book truly is poetry for the people,” says Dr Clare Bolger. Maureen Culleton, world renowned leader in the promotion of Irish culture, has given th...