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Rainwater Gardens

Laois Co. Co. are planning to introduce a rainwater garden to Lyster Square, Portlaoise, in the near future. The rainwater garden is designed to slow the flow of rainwater from nearby roofs, into purpose built raingardens, resulting in the reduction of overflow into...
Climate Action Festival 2024

Climate Action Festival 2024

The walk will be hosted by Vincent Booth (Tidy Towns) and Michael Buckley (Executive Parks and Landscape Officer). Saturday October 12th 11am to 12pm. Starting in the Top Square.
Portlaoise Orchid Project

Portlaoise Orchid Project

On Saturday morning, 24th February, a few Tidy Towns volunteers planted some native wild orchids in town, guided by expert, Brian Gaynor. We are lucky to have a range of native wild flowers in and around this ancient town and with a little care we can ensure that they...
Tree Planting with Laois Partnership.

Tree Planting with Laois Partnership.

On Monday 26th Feb. 2024, a crisp, sunny morning, Portlaoise Tidy Towns helped in the planting of 240 trees at the site of the former St. Francis School on the Well Road. Tree expertise was generously provided by Brian Gaynor of Green Pine Consultants and the saplings...