Date: Thursday, December 1st – Saturday, December 3rd Location: Dunamaise Arts Centre Cost: €17 This completely new show is guaranteed to have you singing and clapping along, as classic hits are belted out from across the decades! Songs you had forgotten, chart toppers and one-hit-wonders, all delivered in unique style, as only the 65 Kitchen Choir can. Truly a performance you can’t afford to miss. Book early More info: https://dunamaise.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873622658
LOETB Youthreach Christmas Market
Save the date, December the 8th!! Christmas Market & cheer in Youthreach, Portlaoise FET Centre, Ridge Rd. Lots of goodies and handcrafted decorations. Raffle with super prizes and also the opportunity to bid on a wonderful piece of art by renowned local artist, and teacher with LOETB, Antoinette Breen. All proceeds going to PIETA HOUSE.
Portlaoise Local Area Plan review
The above plan is currently open to pre draft consultation which can be found at https://consult.laois.ie/en/consultation/portlaoise-local-area-plan-2022-2028. For a video explaining how to use this facility, please see https://youtu.be/278kODLfLmE
Bogus Callers
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A conversation to have with family, friends and neighbours particularly those that may be more vulnerable. Gardaí are aware of an increase in the number of incidents of people impersonating Gardaí. Recent incidents of this type involve the ‘conmen’ requesting to check cash held by the injured party as a result of an increase in counterfeit cash circulating in the area, or that the ‘conmen’ need to check the security of the house as a result of an increase in burglaries in the area. An Garda Síochána will not cold call to a house and request to do either of these. An Garda Síochána wish to remind the public that any Garda member calling to your door will have identification. Should you have any concerns about the person at the door, you should not answer the door even if they are purporting to be a Garda. Genuine Gardaí will always provide details to allow you to confirm their identity with the local Garda Station and will be patient while you choose to so. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02vF5cqBA2JJVkFJ5q1X2g9Y3ikmuLQoCZx4oymy5rYUDmosuGFDqDXdrTZXVzCjeSl&id=100067892474295
Laois Moving Forward booklet
Please click on below link to see a booklet on the activities and work of Laois County Council- it gives you an insight into the work carried out by Laois County Council. This booklet shows the many different services and projects that Laois County Council provides with the help of your Local Property Tax, Rates and other income streams. The work and achievements of Laois County Council are enhanced by working in partnership with a range of stakeholders and communities. Enjoy the read. https://laois.ie/laois-moving-forward/
Laois Alzheimer Cafe
We gladly invite everyone to the Laois Alzheimer Cafe at the Dunamaise Arts Center in Portlaoise on Thursday, November 24, starting at 11 a.m. David Kiernan, The ASI Dementia Advisor, serves as a guest speaker and offers guidance on our local services. Contact Ann Munnelly at 0868372168 or amunnelly@alzheimer.ie for more information
Cézanne: Portraits Of A Life – Exhibition On Screen
Date: Tuesday, November 29th @ 11:00 – 12:30 Location: Dunamase Arts Centre Cost: €5 – €10 Exhibition on Screen is thrilled to bring back one of its most successful films ever, offering a unique and fascinating exploration of the life and times of Paul Cézanne. Filmed on location at the National Portrait Gallery London, National Gallery of Art Washington, and Musée d’Orsay Paris, this film features interviews with curators and experts, and correspondence from the artist himself, taking us beyond Cézanne’s portraits to the places he lived and worked, and sheds light on an artist who is perhaps the least known of all the Impressionists – until now. More info: https://dunamaise.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873629778
The Press In Troubled Times
Date: Wednesday, November 30th @ 19:30 – 21:30 Location: Portlaoise Library This talk will explain how difficult it was to report the news in years gone by. Local historian Teddy Fennelly’s will explore the difficulties faced by the Press, particularly the local Press, and how they managed to weave their way through them, during this decade of turmoil and great change. More info: https://www.facebook.com/LaoisLibraries
Strength In Numbers
Date: Sunday, November 27th @ 19:00 – 22:00 Location: Kavanagh’s Bar and Venue Cost: €10 Strength In Numbers are back in Kavanagh’s Courtyard for their Annual Christmas Belter. Come and join all the fun on the night as you wont want to miss out on this great night. More info: https://www.universe.com/events/strength-in-numbers-tickets-WC6FTY
Hollywood Rose
Date: Saturday, November 26th @ 21:30 – 23:30 Location: Kavanagh’s Bar & Venue Kavanaghs Bar & Venue Present Hollywood Rose (Guns n Roses Tribute). More info: https://www.ticketweb.ie/event/hollywood-rose-gnr-tribute-kavanaghs-bar-venue-tickets/12151755