LDAS: Violence Against Women 365

Laois Domestic Abuse Service will be collaborating with Colm Dempsey and Laois County Council to bring you Colm’s Violence Against Women 365 International Poster Exhibition for 2 weeks around the IWD period.

Launch Date: Wednesday 4th March 2026

During the exhibition period, LDAS will be delivering talks and training on Domestic Violence and Coercive Control in the community, all in the Spirit of giving knowledge and information to every woman subjected to Domestic Violence and Coercive Control to Gain support needed!

Spring Events

Throughout April, Portlaoise Library will celebrate Easter and Spring Into Storytime with a range of family-friendly events, including themed storytelling sessions, craft workshops, and fun activities for all ages!

St Patricks Craft Event

Join us in Portlaoise Library on Saturday the 15th of March at 11am for a craft event before St Patricks Day. There will be be crafts and colouring to celebrate before Irelands national holiday. Suitable for children aged between 5-9

Heartsaver CPR AED Course

The Irish Heart Foundation’s Heartsaver CPR AED Course run by Portlaoise First Responders, is ideal for anyone who wants to learn CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

The Heartsaver AED Course takes approximately 3 hours to complete and teaches the basic techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and the relief of choking for adults, children and infants.

The Heartsaver AED course follows a practice-while-watching video format and is led by instructors who will provide feedback and guide you through the lessons and help improve your CPR technique as you practice on a manikin.

Participants who can demonstrate high quality CPR at the end of the course will receive an IHF/AHA Heartsaver AED course completion cert.