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Event Friday 20th November is the Closing Date

Portlaoise Soapbox Competition

Portlaoise EDIC are delighted to host the Europe Direct Soapbox Competition once again. This year things are a little different, applicants are asked convince our judges for or against the motion 'Everyone wants to go back to the pre-covid way of life'. Entries can be in the under eighteen category or over nineteen category. To register your interest simply email europedirect@laoiscoco.ie to receive an application form and entry details. Be in with a chance to win an Ipad mini and progress to the national final where you could win €1000! The closing date for entries is Friday 20th November. 

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Learn Spanish with Laois Libraries

Laois Libraries and Europe Direct Portlaoise are delighted to welcome back Aurélie from Aurelie Languages for Spanish classes through Zoom.

Join Aurélie on Saturday mornings at 10.30am, starting this Saturday, the 30th October, and running for a 6 week course. Whether you are planning that holiday to Spain or just want to embrace the challenge of learning a new language, this is the perfect opportunity for beginners to start their Spanish language journey.

To register contact Portlaoise Library on 057 8622333 or email us at portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie.