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Abbeyleix High Nellie Bike Club

May 14, 2012 No Comments by

High Nellies now meeting on Thursday evenings at 7pm for local runs For the summer months … meeting point outside the Horseshoe inn at the Square … all bikes welcome but High Viz Jackets are a must have …. also runs on sunday afternoons from the same venue setting off at two pm

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New Laois social group

Apr 20, 2012 No Comments by

Be Social is a new social group for men and women aged 46-68 (all nationalities welcome). Our aim is to get a group going of like mind people who enjoy meeting new people and wish to increase their social circle. We will carry out coffee and chat meetings, dinner club, theatre and cinema nights. Our [...]

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Circus Gerbola

Mar 04, 2012 No Comments

CIRCUS GERBOLA PRESENT THEIR FANTASTIC NEW SHOW FOR 2012 IN Abbeyleix, Mountrath Road from the 5th of March until the 6th of March Circus Gerbola, a unique diverse entertaining show combining traditional circus with ultra modern lighting, dancing, singing and special effects is currently on its 2012 tour….circus Gerbola is proud to be sponsored and supported [...]

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Millinery Workshop 2 days: Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of March 2012.

Feb 14, 2012 No Comments

Suitable for beginners, sewing skills required. Price €150. €50 deposit required on booking. Included in this price is a free keepsake Hatbox on completion of workshop. Materials can be provided for approximately €15 extra, but this depends on the amount of fabric and trims that you require. Class Size – 6 max. There must be [...]

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Forestry Derrykearn – Tonduff

Feb 13, 2012 No Comments

Dear Stakeholder, Re:      Stakeholder Consultation Review of Forest Management Plans (Period 2012-2016) Forest Locations:     Co. Laois Derrykearn – Tonduff The Irish Forestry Unit Trust (IForUT) as owners of forest properties at the above locations, wish to notify our neighbours and local and regional stakeholders that we are currently reviewing our Forest [...]

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CREATIVE WRITING COURSE

Jan 19, 2012 No Comments

A TEN WEEK  WILL GET UNDERWAY AT BLUEGATE WRITERS CENTRE ,ABBEYLEIX ON MONDAY EVENINGS COMMENCING ON FEBRUARY 6th.2012. THIS SERIES OF CLASSES WILL BE TAUGHT BY  NONE OTHER THAN  ACCOMPLISHED PUBLISHED AUTHOR JOHN MAHER WHOS AWARDS INCLUDE ..THE FRANCIS MCMANUS SHORT STORY AWARD ; THE PJ O”CONNOR RADIO PLAY AWARD; THE LAR CASSIDY MEMORIAL AWARD….TO NAME BUT A [...]

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Abbeyleix Christmas Fair 3rd December

Nov 24, 2011 No Comments

OFFICAL TURNING ON OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS The Abbeyleix Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday 3rd of December 2011 ! So dig out your winter woolies and get down there for the official turning-on of our stunning Christmas Tree and Town Lights (4 – 9pm), presided over by Canon Patrick Harvey and Father Ger Ahern [...]

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Public Meeting re: Abbeyleix Hospital

Nov 07, 2011 No Comments

Meeting tonight in Abbeyleix Manor Hotel at 8pm. All are welcome to attend.

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Abbeyleix Wins Pride of Place

Nov 07, 2011 1 Comment

Abbeyleix won top prize in the annual Co-operation Ireland All-Island Pride of Place Awards announced at the gala ceremony in Gorey, County Wexford on Saturday last (5 November). Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Phil Hogan T.D., along with Co-operation Ireland Chairman Christopher Moran and Pride of Place Committee Chairman Tom Dowling presented [...]

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Youth Cafe mid Term Break Teen Quiz Wed 2nd Nov

Nov 01, 2011 No Comments

The Youth Cafe committee are running a Teen quiz in the Youth Cafe in Fr Breen Park on Wed night 2nd Nov at 8pm. You can enter with a team of 4 or individually to make up a team on the night. All Welcome Entry Fee €2

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