Connect Laois

30/10/2026

DARE YOU ENTER THE ASYLUM OF HORROR? Venturing into the shadows of a haunted edifice may not be the most obvious choice for a relaxing evening with friends, but that’s exactly what a local group has devised in a new project that blends social inclusion, community connections, and creepy creative storytelling.
The Social Games Club, who meet biweekly at the Connect Laois headquarters in Portlaoise supported by our Social Inclusion programme, have graduated from merely playing board games to creating one of their own, with Asylum of Horror set to deliver unwary adventurers into the uncanny world of celebrated horror writer, H.P. Lovecraft. Copy the link in the comments below to read more about this innovative project.
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29/10/2026

28/10/2026

Connect Laois are looking to recruit a Community Development Officer (youth focus), to join the team delivering the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP). The successful candidate should have a relevant Level 7 professional qualification e.g., community development, social sciences, education, or a related field, and at least two years’ paid experience in a community development/related field. The closing date is Friday 20th November, so to apply, send a cover letter and CV to [email protected]. Scan the QR code to get the full job description or visit our website by copying the link in the comments below.
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28/10/2026

Congratulations to our Rural Development Programmes Manager, Brian Kelly, who recently ran the Amsterdam Marathon on Sunday 18th October, one of 23,600 people from 161 countries who took part. Brian completed the marathon with five of his colleagues from Dublin Front Runners. Brian, who is a committee member and club secretary, would like to acknowledge all the support from Dublin Front Runners A.C. and their marathon training programme, which took place over a 16-week period leading up to the marathon. Great work, Brian!

27/10/2026

WATCH: Our recent Masks, Myths & Memories Samhain event, presented by local storyteller Michael Creagh, brought older adults and young people together to share stories, traditions, folklore, and memories. For more about the event, copy the link in the comments below.
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26/10/2026

Does your community group or social enterprise depend on a few key people?
What is your organisation’s long-term mission that you need to future-proof?
What would happen if one of them stepped back tomorrow? Join Connect Laois and Jennifer McConnell from Living Legacy for a free online Introduction to Succession Planning webinar.
📅 Tuesday 3 November 🕙 10am 💻 Online
You’ll learn why succession planning matters, how to spot where your organisation may be vulnerable, and practical first steps your board and team can take.
👉 Register your place by copying the link in the comments below.

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23/10/2026

Our team enjoyed a valuable afternoon's networking at the recent 'Your Money, Your Questions' Community Financial Information Session in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise. Hosted by LOETB Adult Literacy for Life and the Laois Offaly Regional Literacy Coalition, the event brought together local organisations and community members for a practical discussion on managing money, staying safe from scams, understanding financial information and knowing where to go for support. Once again, the event demonstrated the strength of the Laois Offaly Regional Literacy Coalition and what can be achieved through collaboration.
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23/10/2026

Connect Laois would like to wish the very best of luck to Portlaoise Tidy Towns in both the All-Ireland Tidy Towns results today in Croke Park and then the Pride of Place Awards tomorrow night. This local voluntary group does trojan work in maintaining their community to the highest standards and are deserving of all recognition in both competitions.

23/10/2026

A symphony of tastes from around the world was the backdrop to a multicultural mix of cuisine, community and climate action awareness, when the One Table, One Planet event took place at our headquarters in Portlaoise recently. Click the link in the comments below to read more and view a mouthwatering gallery of images from the day.
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21/10/2026

Congratulations to the participants who successfully completed our recent Manual Handling for New Arrivals course, delivered at the Connect Laois headquarters by Tús Supervisor Des Cooney. Part of the group was transported from Rathdowney to Connect Laois using our company minibus, driven by Community Development Officer Eimear Kelly. To inquire about the use of our training and education facilities, contact 05786 61900 or email [email protected]
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