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Laois Libraries Earlier Closing
7 January 2025
All our library branches will close at the earlier time of 4pm each evening this week, in the interest of staff and customer...
Portlaoise Library Closure
6 January 2025
Portlaoise Library will be closed today, Monday 6th January, due to snow. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Rathdowney...
Europe Direct National Soapbox Final
28 November 2024
The 14th Annual Europe Direct National Soapbox Competition, held at the Royal College of Physicians in Dublin, celebrated...
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