October 20th 2024

Poster for the upcoming Harry Ferguson Event on November 16th 2024 - details in article.

HARRY FERGUSON NIGHT – Saturday 16 November at 7.30pm in The Faith Mission Centre, Durrow, Co. Laois, R32 HX23. Looking at the life and work of Harry Ferguson from a historical, farming, engineering and Christian perspective. PowerPoint presentation by George Conn. George served his apprenticeship in R.Hewitt Motors Ltd., Portadown (part of the W.H. Alexander …

October 13th 2024

View of a field on Knockatrina Farm with autumnal colours on the landscape under a clear sky.

REMEMBERING DOUGLAS DONOHUE: January 1994 – August 2024 – Right in the middle of an ordinary day, The unthinkable happened our beloved Douglas passed away, His life a blessing, His memory a treasure, Loved beyond words, Missed beyond measure. Liam, Heather, and family would like to thank our families, friends and the whole community for …

October 6th 2024

Golden coloured leaves on a tree behind Durrow Fire Station on a sunny day - autumnal.

COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS AWARD: People First Credit Union’s deadline for applications to their €10,000 Community Champions Award has been extended due to popular demand! The online application is open at www.peoplefirstcu.ie/community-champion until Friday 11th October. People First Credit Union are looking for projects that are creative and have the power to make life better for people …

September 29th 2024

River Nore flows through Dunmore Woodlands, north of Durrow, Laois County

IRISH RURAL LINK – ELDERLY NEIGHBOURS: Irish Rural Link – the national network representing the interest of rural communities is urging people to check-in with elderly neighbours as we enter into the Autumn and Winter months. As the evenings start to close in, this can be a difficult time for older people living on their …

September 22nd 2024

Late evening clear sky view of the Old Boy's School on the Kilkenny Road in Durrow, Laois County. The steeple of the Church is visible behind trees in the background.

COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS AWARD 2024: Application deadline for all applications is Friday, 27th September 2024, at 1pm. People First Credit Union is delighted to announce their second year of the Community Champions Award, a prestigious €10,000 award aimed at recognising and supporting the extraordinary efforts of local volunteer groups within their common bond area. The application …