Alan Hartnett

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A Laois author is set to host a series of free webinars and online workshops for Brunel University of London. Helen Cullen, from Portlaoise, has curated the programme of events that are open to all. The aim of the series is to support as many aspiring writers as possible by offering publishing insights, craft advice and preparing work for submission to publishers, publications, agents and competitions.

1 week ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

Laois Abroad is brought to you in association with Abbeyleix Chauffeur ServicesThe always popular Laois Abroad series returns for the fourth time in 2025. Up next is a Portlaoise man who has made China his home. Barry Doyle set off travelling through South East Asia in 2011 – initially planning to spend six months. He settled in China and almost 15 years later, he never looked back.

1 week ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

Two exceptional incoming students have been awarded the prestigious Entrance Scholarships at Portlaoise College for 2025. This year’s recipients are Rafaels Zemvalds, a pupil at Portlaoise Educate Together, and Mila Broomfield, who attends St Paul’s NS in Mountmellick. Rafaels was photographed with his proud parents, Laura and Ivars, as he received his scholarship from Deputy Principals Patrick Travers and Mary Marum.

1 week ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

A step-by-step guide has been outlined for members of the community to help their voices be heard following the launch of the Draft Town Centre First Plan for Mountmellick. This comes on foot of a full house that showed up at the launch of the plan at a public information evening in Mountmellick Library, Tuesday June 17. The large turnout included community groups, local businesses, and stakeholders, all of whom engaged enthusiastically with the proposals.

1 week ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

Park-Ratheniska Ladies football club are set to host a family fun day at their grounds in Ratheniska this Sunday. All funds raised on the day will go towards their Ladies Feile team who are set to head to the National final on June 29. The team competed in and won the Laois A Féíle at the end of April and were rewarded with a place in the national competition to represent Laois.