Connect Laois

13/10/2026

“If I wanted to put an image to the work we do here with all the wonderful communities in Laois, what better comparison than a tree? Strong roots, so many branches, colours, weaves and patterns, this ever-growing, ever-expanding pillar.” With autumn slowly tightening its clammy grip on the landscape, it was a perfect time to spark the glow of fireside friendship in our Compass Community Hub recently, for the Masks, Myths & Memories Samhain event, bringing older adults and young people together to share stories, traditions, folklore, and memories. Copy the link in the comments below to read more and view a gallery of images from the day.
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13/10/2026

Clonad GAA Club has become the latest Laois group to receive the support of our LEADER programme, which is co-funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, and the European Union. To read more about the improvements planned for this popular local sports club, just copy the link in the comments below.
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12/10/2026

Are you a migrant woman looking to meet new people, make friends and feel more connected to your local community? Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Women's Pop-Up Social, a lovely opportunity to meet women from different backgrounds, share experiences and build new friendships over a cup of tea or coffee. ☕🌷
Whether you're new to the area or have been living in Laois for years, we'd love to see you there.
📍 Connect Laois, New Road, Portlaoise
📅 Thursday, 15th October 2026
🕕 6pm – 7pm
Come along, bring a friend or simply bring yourself. Everyone is welcome, and new connections are waiting to be made.
For more information, contact Anna on 086 041 8948.
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09/10/2026

The residents of O'Moore Place in Portlaoise have taken the satisfaction of homemade cooking one step further by building their own pizza oven at the local allotment, the latest development that has seen a once-derelict patch of land transformed into a thriving community project where friendships grow in tandem with the verdant displays of plants, crops and flowers. Copy the link in the comments below to read more.
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09/10/2026

We're getting into the Halloween spirit this week, with a spooky appearance from Fredrick the Ghost in the Compass Community Hub ahead of today's intergenerational and intercultural Samhain event that will bring older adults and young people together to share and preserve stories, traditions, folklore, and memories from Ireland and beyond.

09/10/2026

08/10/2026

As part of our mission to nurture the children of Laois, we run two childcare facilities in Portlaoise, O’Moore Place Preschool and Afterschool and Birchgrove Afterschool, both of which normally operate at full capacity catering to children from all backgrounds. There are currently some places available, so scan the QR code or copy the link in the comments below to learn more about the childcare services delivered by Connect Laois.
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07/10/2026

Join Connect Laois this October for two intergenerational and intercultural Samhain events that bring older adults and young people together to share and preserve stories, traditions, folklore, and memories from Ireland and beyond. Celebrate what connects us, discover our differences and help preserve these stories for future generations. Be part of the magic - all cultures and generations welcome. For more, call 087 3953487 or email [email protected].

07/10/2026

At Connect Laois, we provide opportunities for all communities in the county by offering services and supports to people of all ages, from elderly people enjoying their retirement to toddlers taking their first step.
As part of our mission to nurture the children of Laois, we run two childcare facilities in Portlaoise, O’Moore Place Preschool and Afterschool and Birchgrove Afterschool, both of which normally operate at full capacity catering to children from all backgrounds. There are currently some places available, so copy the link in the comments below to learn more about the childcare services delivered by Connect Laois.
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