Mountrath Community Forum

13/10/2026

TONIGHT Tuesday 13th October | 8-9pm
9 Bloom HQ, Mountrath a short Drug & Alcohol Awareness Evening.

The HSE will look at the physical health impact, while Gardaí will share real-life experiences.

Less than an hour - come along if you can!

📢 Drug & Alcohol Awareness Evening

We’re inviting the local community to an Drug & Alcohol Awareness evening on Tuesday 13 October at 8pm in BloomHQ. The event will focus on raising awareness around drugs and alcohol, with practical advice and information.

This community event is being held in partnership with Muintir Na Tíre, An Garda Síochána, Community Alcohol & Drug Service , and the Midland Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force.

Everyone welcome. 💚



Mountrath Community School Mountrath St Fintans Mountrath GAA Club Mountrath Ladies Football Club BloomHQ An Garda Síochána

11/10/2026

MOUNTRATH CHRISTMAS MARKET 🎁🎅

Just 11 weeks to Christmas.....and one thing for sure you won't want to miss our Christmas Market in Mountrath.

Join us for a festive afternoon on Sunday 13 December from 1pm at Bloomhq, stalls galore, unique gifts, delicious treats and plenty of christmas magic✨

Come along, support local and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere as we get ready for Christmas. 🎁❤️

Everyone welcome! 🎄

04/10/2026

MOUNTRATH CHRISTMAS MARKET 🎁🎅

Just 11 weeks to Christmas.....and one thing for sure you won't want to miss our Christmas Market in Mountrath.

Join us for a festive afternoon on Sunday 13 December from 1pm at Bloomhq, stalls galore, unique gifts, delicious treats and plenty of christmas magic✨

Come along, support local and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere as we get ready for Christmas. 🎁❤️

Everyone welcome! 🎄

🎄 MOUNTRATH CHRISTMAS MARKET 🎄

Join us for a festive afternoon on Sunday 13 December from 1pm at , filled with Christmas cheer, stalls galore, unique gifts, delicious treats and plenty of christmas cheer ✨

Come along, support local, meet friends and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere as we get ready for Christmas. 🎁❤️

If you like to have a stall in the market send us a DM.

Everyone welcome! 🎄

04/10/2026

Town & Village Scheme is open!

is delighted to invite Expressions of Interest for the Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2026.

Communities and voluntary groups in Laois towns & villages are invited to submit their project ideas that will upgrade community centres, enhance streetscapes, bring vacant and derelict buildings back into use etc.

The funding options are:

Main Scheme - aimed at large-scale projects with grant funding ranging from €50,000 to €500,000.

Project Development Measure - for early stage projects with grant funding up to €50,000 available.

Closing date for the Expression of Interest is 5pm on Monday 19th October 2026.

For more information on the scheme, please visit - https://laois.ie/newsroom/2026/expressions-of-interest-invited-under-the-town-and-village-renewal-scheme-2026



Laois County Council Mountrath Mountrath Community School St Fintans Mountrath GAA Club BloomHQ

04/10/2026

📢 Drug & Alcohol Awareness Evening

Join us for an informative community evening with practical advice and information on local supports.

📅 Tuesday 13 October
⏰ 8–9pm
📍 Bloom HQ, Mountrath

Everyone welcome! 💚

📢 Drug & Alcohol Awareness Evening

We’re inviting the local community to an Drug & Alcohol Awareness evening on Tuesday 13 October at 8pm in BloomHQ. The event will focus on raising awareness around drugs and alcohol, with practical advice and information.

This community event is being held in partnership with Muintir Na Tíre, An Garda Síochána, Community Alcohol & Drug Service , and the Midland Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force.

Everyone welcome. 💚



Mountrath Community School Mountrath St Fintans Mountrath GAA Club Mountrath Ladies Football Club BloomHQ An Garda Síochána

03/10/2026

A few of the wonderful stalls at today’s Mountrath Cottage Market in Macra Hall, Mountrath open from 11am – 1.30pm today.

There’s a fantastic variety on offer, from beautiful plants and flowers 🌸, delicious homemade bakes 🍪, handmade jewellery and crystals 💎, artwork and paintings 🎨 and lots of local crafts and gifts.

Come along, have a browse and support local! 💙

03/10/2026

🌿 MOUNTRATH COTTAGE MARKET 🌿

Come along today Saturday, 3rd October 2026, to the Mountrath Cottage Market at Macra Hall, from 11am–1:30pm.

We have it all! 🌸 Beautiful flowers, 🧁 tasty home bakes, 🧀 delicious nibbles, handmade goodies and so much more!

Come along, browse the stalls, meet our wonderful local traders and support local. 💚

We can’t wait to see you there! 🛍️

29/09/2026

🌿 Mountrath Cottage Market 🌿

Join us this Saturday, 03 October, at Macra Hall, Mountrath, from 11am–1:30pm for the next Cottage Market!

Come along, support local businesses and producers and discover some lovely local treats and enjoy a cosy Saturday morning. 🍰

We’d love to see you there!

28/09/2026

🎄 MOUNTRATH CHRISTMAS MARKET 🎄

There are just 12 weeks until Christmas and even less till our annual Christmas Market! 🎅✨

Join us on Sunday, 13 December 2026 from 1pm at Bloomhq for a wonderful afternoon of festive fun.

✨ Beautiful handmade crafts
🎁 Unique Christmas gifts
🍰 Home bakes & local producers
🎶 Carol singing
🎅 And, of course… Santa!

You won't want to miss it!