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Darkness Into Light Portarlington set to host ‘the most important sunrise of the year’
"The most important sunrise of the year" is less than three weeks away, as the Darkness into Light 5km walks will get underway across...
First ever cost rental homes scheme set to be officially opened in Laois
Minister for Housing, Darragh O'Brien, is set to open the first ever cost rental homes scheme in Laois today.
The Fianna Fail TD will be...
Election Diary: Candidates call for new health centre, improved climate control planning, and public...
The 2024 Local Elections are fast approaching and things are heating across the county ahead of polling day on June 7.
Sinn Féin candidates call...
Excitement building as Laois students gear up for All-Ireland Enterprise Final set for May
For the first time, the national final for Ireland’s largest student entrepreneurial programme will be held in the Midlands, taking place in the Mullingar...
More than €1.1 million in funding announced for rural areas in Laois
A funding allocation of €1,106,270 has been granted for repairs and improvements on non-public rural roads and laneways.
This funding will fall under the Local...
‘Don’t let the fear of cancer and chemo stop you from seeking help’ –...
A Ballybrittas woman is sharing her experience of bowel cancer in a bid to increase awareness of the second most common of all cancers...
Late Adam Kirwan remembered as GAA President pays special visit to Mountrath Community School
Monday last was a proud day for the students and staff of Mountrath Community School as they welcomed GAA President Jarlath Burns to the...
Green Party confirm two more candidates to contest Local Elections in Laois
The Green Party have announced that two more candidates will contest for a County Council seat at the Local Elections in June.
Last year, Ballinakill...
In Pictures: Laois students organise creative charity fundraiser ‘Anything But a Bag Day’
A Laois school has undertaken a wonderful new initiative as they continue their path to a more sustainable future.
In a display of creativity and...
In Pictures: Laois company honoured with two prestigious business awards
A Laois business owner has become the proud recipient of two prestigious honours recently.
Founder and CEO of G’s Gourmet Jams, Ms Helen Gee, has...
International business students from SETU Carlow identify major tourist potential of Laois town
A group of international student's from one of the region's leading universities have given a presentation to Laois County Council this week, offering ideas,...
Young Laois person receives Garda Youth Award for his ‘commitment to choosing the right...
A young person from Laois has been honoured at the 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards, held in the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise.
Danny Talbot,...
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns group to receive Civic Reception following All-Ireland success
Laois County Council will host a Civic Reception for Abbeyleix Tidy Towns, following the town’s All-Ireland victory last year.
The group will be welcomed to...
The Woodenbridge, a tourism attraction in south Laois, has officially reopened
The rebuilding of the iconic Woodenbridge on the River Erkina and the upgrading of its sister bridge on the canal section was officially opened...
Electric Picnic line-up will be announced this Friday
Electric Picnic organisers have said that the line-up for this year's festival will be announced this Friday, April 26.
The update was posted on social...
Laois youth group honoured at Garda Youth Awards for their dedication to community inclusivity
A group of young people from Laois have been honoured at the 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards, held in the Killeshin Hotel in...
European Elections: 15 counties, five seats and a move for Laois – analysing the...
The European Elections take place on Friday, June 7, with Laois now part of the Midlands North West constituency.
Laois and Offaly have moved from...
Laois students who endured tremendous personal loss honoured at Garda Youth Awards
A group of young people from Laois have been honoured at the 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards, held in the Killeshin Hotel in...
ESB dubbed ‘exceptionally slow board’ as Laois Councillors say company is ‘answerable to no...
The ESB (Electricity Supply Board) have come under fire this week, with Laois County Councillors saying the company is "answerable to no one".
Independent Cllr...
Laois County Council urged to work with An Taisce to improve safety at rural...
Laois County Council have been urged to work with An Taisce to help improve safety measures at rural primary schools in the County.
Fine Gael...
Laois County Council urged to modernise maintenance of County’s road network
Laois County Council have been urged to move towards the use of hot macadam and away from traditional methods to maintain the County's road...
Uisce Éireann under fire as Councillor describes company as ‘a bit of a disaster’
Uisce Éireann have come under fire from Laois County Councillors at April's Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District meeting this week.
Independent Cllr Aisling Moran began by calling...
Laois TD says cancelled hospital appointments are ‘a Government made crisis’
A Laois TD has revealed that appointment cancellations reached 571 in Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise last year, according to new data from the HSE.
Sinn...
Road safety improvement measures ‘badly needed’ across rural parts of Laois
A Laois County Councillor has raised numerous road safety concerns at the April meeting of the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District meeting.
Fianna Fáil Cllr Paschal McEvoy...
Works to begin on new Kolbe School ‘in weeks’ says Laois TD following Education...
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan says that construction to build the new Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise will commence 'in weeks'.
This was the conclusion that...
Three Laois students receive All-Ireland scholarships to cover duration of their studies
Three Laois students have been awarded an All Ireland Scholarship which will cover the full duration of their undergraduate studies.
Jessica Gill, Stanislaw Walkowiak and...
‘You’d think we were living in a third world country’ – Laois County Councillor...
A Laois County Councillor has hit out at the lack of "basic public transport infrastructure" throughout the County, saying "you'd think we were living...
In Pictures: Laois Schools claim big prizes at new LOETB STEAM awards
There was great success for a number of Laois schools at the new LOETB STEAM showcase event in Portlaoise College recently, when the work...
In Pictures: Incredible sum of money raised by Clonaslee St Stephen’s Day walk for...
Clonaslee St Stephen's Day Walk volunteers presented their cheque to members of the Laois Hospice Foundation recently.
A total of €31,878 was presented by Sheila...
Two Laois students win top prizes at 70th edition of Texaco Children’s Art Competition
Two Laois students have won top prizes in this year’s 70th Texaco Children’s Art Competition.
In the 12-13 year age category, Beth Phelan (13), from...