
Latest Laois Event: Launch of Love Laois 2022 Calendar
Love Laois 2022 Calendar launched
On Monday 22nd November, the Love Laois 2022 Calendar was officially launched in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise. This calendar has been produced jointly by Laois County Council, Laois Chamber and Laois Tourism, with all proceeds from the sale of this calendar going directly to SOSAD Laois Branch. Chief Executive Officer of Laois Chamber, Caroline Hofman, said: “Laois Chamber is delighted to be involved in producing this 2022 calendar in collaboration with Laois County Council and Laois Tourism. It is wonderful to have the opportunity to showcase the beauty of our towns, villages, and beautiful sights throughout Laois with all proceeds going to local charity, SOSAD Laois Branch.” President of Laois Chamber, Alison Browne, added: “This calendar helps to instil pride in the Laois community, who already know how gorgeous our County really is. We now ask Laois people to share this calendar, give it as a heart-warming Christmas gift, or send to a loved one, abroad. The calendar is a symbol of what can be produced, when we all work together, with one goal in mind, LOVE LAOIS.” Caragh Burns-Sharma, Chairperson of Laois Tourism said: “Laois Tourism congratulates SOSAD Laois on their tremendous work and are proud to have collaborated with Laois County Council and Laois Chamber on the production of this beautiful charity calendar.” SOSAD Ireland provides support and services free of charge to people who are struggling with: suicidal ideation, self harming, bereavement, depression, stress and anxiety or if you simply need to talk. Christy Bannon of SOSAD Laois Branch said: “SOSAD Laois are sincerely grateful to receive this support from Laois County Council, Laois Chamber, and Laois Tourism. The People of Laois have donated freely to charities for far too long and received no support in return, but with SOSAD Laois ALL money raised in Laois STAYS in Laois, to provide free counselling and support to the People of Laois.” A special calendar to celebrate Abbeyleix as National Award Winners of Ireland’s Tidiest Small Town 2021 has also been produced and will be available to purchase from Breslin’s SuperValu, Abbeyleix. The Love Laois 2022 calendar can be purchased from the following locations around Laois: Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise AllBooks, Lyster Square Portlaoise Dempsey’s Gala, Patrick Street, Portarlington The Gandon Inn Service Station, Exit 15 M7, Emo Breslin’s SuperValu, Abbeyleix |

If you or your business are interested in purchasing a larger quantity of Love Laois 2022 Calendars, please contact Caroline at 085 256 6522, or e-mail caroline@laoischamber.ie |
