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Liam Lawton in concert
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 4:19 PM
Laois Support Services Against Domestic Abuse - Christmas Cards
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - 11:56 AM

 

We are selling Christmas Cards this year, and all proceeds go to Laois Domestic Abuse Service.

We would very much appreciate if you could consider purchasing cards this year from a local charity.

The packs cost €5 and are available from our office, and various outlets in Portlaoise (to be confirmed).

  

 


OVER THE MOON
Monday, October 24, 2011 - 4:57 PM
Fundraising Principles Information Session 20th October 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 2:31 PM
Joint Policing Committee - Annual Public Meeting
Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 9:52 AM


County Laois Joint Policing Committee - Public Meeting

A public meeting of Laois County Joint Policing Committee Meeting will be held in Council Chamber, Áras an Chontae on:

Monday, 10th October 2011 at 3.00pm

Members of the public are welcome to attend

The function of a Joint Policing Committee is to serve as a forum for consultations, discussions and recommendations on matters affecting the policing of the local authority’s administrative area.

Members of the public have the right to

APPLES APPLES APPLES!!
Friday, September 02, 2011 - 12:58 PM
Good Governance in Community & Voluntary Sector
Friday, September 02, 2011 - 12:16 PM

Good Governance in the Community & Voluntary Sector

The Charities Act is a timely reminder to us all that greater levels of regulation and accountability now apply to the community and voluntary sector.

The Carmichael Centre Training & Support Service provides training and consultancy on: governance and leadership; planning and quality; managing people; communications and promotion; managing money and resources.

Training and consultancy is delivered on-site, in the organisation's

Portarlington wins Inter Community Litter Challenge 2011
Friday, September 02, 2011 - 12:12 PM

Inter Community Litter Challenge 2011 Update

Portarlington has WON the Laois Inter Community Litter Challenge 2011

in the Large Town Category for the first time EVER


We are thrilled with the result and couldn't have done it without the support of all our committee, volunteers,

our FAS CE Scheme, Laois County Council local staff, residents and businesses in the town


WELL DONE TO EVERYONE

 
It's true that if we all pull together we can get it done

   Regards,

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Start a better world with Wonderbags
Friday, September 02, 2011 - 12:11 PM

Laois 10K Run for the Carers Association
Friday, September 02, 2011 - 12:07 PM
Laois Domestic Abuse Service Sponsored Walk
Friday, September 02, 2011 - 12:05 PM
Portlaoise Contemporary Dance classes
Friday, September 02, 2011 - 12:00 PM

Portlaoise Contemporary Dance classes would like to invite you (or your child(ren) to the ‘Free taster Contemporary Dance Class’ on the 16th of September 2011 at Methodist Church - Wesley Hall - Railway Street, Portlaoise. Please check the time table below and sign up for the places are limited!

 

7 to 12 years old: 4 to 5pm

13 years old upwards: 5 to 6pm

 

Come along to enhance body awareness, functional alignment and safe dance practice through creativity and expression.

Lets try Writing!
Friday, September 02, 2011 - 11:57 AM

Have any of you ever wanted to write a book? Now is your chance to join our community, we are writing a book for charity.

Check out our

website www.letstrywriting.com.

It's 100% FREE and all book sales go

to the Irish Cancer Society... why not have a go!

We are accepting chapters for FOUR books now and you could earn real cash!

Thank you for your time,

The Lets Try Writing Team!

ZUMBA
Friday, September 02, 2011 - 11:55 AM







The Latin- inspired , easy to follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness-party

 Free Taster Class: Monday 5th September

Time: 10.30am

Venue: Heritage Hotel, Leisure Centre, Portlaoise.

Booking essential!

New 6 week term starting Monday 12th September cost €60 pp

 

The crazy-cool dance fitness workout for kids ( ages 4-12 ). Set to hip hop, salsa, reggaeton, games and more.

 Rock out and have a blast!!

 Date: Wednesday 21st September

Time: Little Stars 4-6 years

The Voice of Ireland Competition
Friday, September 02, 2011 - 11:49 AM

Applications for The Voice of Ireland are now open!

 

Today the search begins to find ‘The Voice Of Ireland’. If you think you’ve got what it takes, then we want to hear from you!

 Apply now by visiting www.rte.ie/thevoice

 About The Voice:

 The Voice of Ireland is the ultimate talent show, seeking only people with true vocal talent. This is the show that starts where other talent searches end! Looks, age and appearance don’t matter, as the blind auditions ensure

Shine Information evenings
Friday, September 02, 2011 - 11:45 AM
Shine are offering their specially designed Family Course for anyone who is supporting someone affected by mental Ill-health.  The course runs over 7 evenings in Tullamore.  Info evening on Sept 6th from 7-8 in Shine, 10 Patrick St.  Course proper starts 13th Sept. from 7-9.  More info from Catherine at 086 8525281, crountree@shineonline.ie

--
Catherine Rountree
Regional Development Officer
SHINE - Supporting People Affected by Mental Ill Health
10 Patrick St.
Tullamore,
Co.
Trialogue
Friday, September 02, 2011 - 11:42 AM
SHAPE
Thursday, August 04, 2011 - 2:37 PM

You are warmly invited to 'SHAPE', a solo exhibition of work by Pat Byrne.

The exhibition opens on the 13th of August at 3pm and runs until 27th of 

August at Leixlip Library Gallery, Leixlip, Co. Kildare. Opening by Laois

Arts Officer Muireann Ni Chonaill. 


Mountmellick Library - Exhibition
Thursday, August 04, 2011 - 9:27 AM

You are invited to an exhibition by artist

John Jones

at

The Gallery,

Mountmellick Library

 ‘We Exercise the Power’,

an exhibition of banned books in Ireland

will be on show until 25th August

For information please check the artist’s blog

http://johnjonesartist.blogspot.com/

 

The exhibition will be at the following libraries in the coming months


* Oct 1st – 22nd // Leixlip Library/Gallery, Co. Kildare.
* Nov 1st – 15th // City Library HQ, Co. Cork.
* Nov 17th - 30th

Inter Community Litter Challenge 2011
Wednesday, August 03, 2011 - 9:32 AM

  Inter Community Litter Challenge 2011 Update

 Portarlington has WON the Laois Inter Community Litter Challenge 2011

in the Large Town Category for the first time EVER


We are thrilled with the result and couldn't have done it without the support of all our committee, volunteers,

our FAS CE Scheme, Laois County Council local staff, residents and businesses in the town


WELL DONE TO EVERYONE

 
It's true that if we all pull together we can get it done

  

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