Events
Supporting the elderly of Laois with the new manager of LSTEP
From helping those who are only starting off on their career path to providing supports to those long settled into their…
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Laois festivals receive €90K boost from Laois Partnership funding
Laois has always been rich in heritage and history, but now local cultural celebrations are set to receive a boost…
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Laois Partnership Company joins launch of pre-Budget submission 2026
Laois Partnership Company CEO Caroline Lydon was one of many local development company representatives who recently attended an event in…
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Laois Partnership Company takes to the road for open day to mark Local Development Week
As the sun blazed down on the village of Rathdowney, where local volunteers were soaking up some vitamin D while…
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Getting a foothold in employment with the Tús scheme
“For a younger person, the Tús scheme is excellent. For anyone coming out of school, it shows them how to…
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Respect for all races at Cultural Competency Training
In recognition of Ireland’s changing cultural landscape, Laois Partnership Company presented a Cultural Competency Training session to raise awareness of the importance…
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‘Everybody wants to hire you’ after work placement on the CE scheme
“The Community Employment scheme is the best opportunity,” enthuses Saira Asif. “They give you the full training accordingly and on…
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Abbeyleix grows from strength to strength
Abbeyleix is now a place “where neighbours become friends and ideas become action” thanks to the dedication of local residents…
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Purr-fect event for animal lovers with Laois SPCA
Laois Partnership Company, in partnership with Laois SPCA, organised a heartwarming coffee morning at the Clochar Centre in Rathdowney. The…
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Celebrating International Women’s Day across Laois
Women’s groups across Laois got involved in a variety of activities to celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8th), with flower…
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Invaluable skills and advice at the Social Enterprise Training Programme
The benefits of social enterprise were highlighted to an enthusiastic group of participants at the recent Social Enterprise Training Programme,…
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A work placement can put you on the path to a new career
“When I was made redundant, I was on uncharted waters, I didn’t know how to navigate the social welfare system…
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Social Farming is a breath of fresh air to local IWA members
Members of the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in Laois enjoyed a taste of life on the farm when they visited…
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Creating a fuller life with Down Syndrome Ireland Laois Branch
For parents and carers of those with Down Syndrome, one of the essential needs in securing a fulfilling life for their…
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Raising a cuppa to wellbeing at Portlaoise’s Connect Café
The power of connecting over a fresh brew and a friendly chat crosses all cultural divides, whether it’s the ritual of…
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Serving up social togetherness with the Camross Lunch Club
“Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food,” said Greek physician and celebrated ‘Father of Medicine’ Hippocrates, which…
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Portlaoise aglow with Ukrainian Christmas festivities
There was seasonal spice and a cultural splice this December between the local community and more recent residents in the county,…
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How Camross became a hub of community development
Nestled close to the highest peak in the Slieve Bloom mountains, the village of Camross is in many ways a…
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Laois Partnership CEO broadcasts the news about local development companies
Our CEO Caroline Lydon gave an informative interview to Midlands 103, where she talked about the role of local development companies…
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A taste of social enterprise with Laois Partnership
An informative afternoon on the synergy between business and community took place recently in the Maldron Hotel Portlaoise, at Laois…
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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys launches €20 million Investment in our Great Outdoors
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced a major €20 million fund which will support hundreds…
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Packed premises as crowd attends Laois Partnership Company open morning
To mark Local Development Week, which celebrates the vital role Local Development Companies (LDCs) play in building vibrant, inclusive and…
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Spreading the word at the National Ploughing Championships 2024
With glorious sunshine ensuring a dry terrain across the expansive grounds in Ratheniska, the crowds assembled from all over Ireland…
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Over €4million boost for rural Laois development under newly launched LEADER scheme
The announcement of over €4million funding for rural development projects in Laois was celebrated recently in the offices of Laois…
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