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Changing of the guard at Dunamaise Arts Centre as director Michelle de Forge set...
Dunamaise Arts Centre CEO and Venue Director Michelle de Forge is to step down from her role at the end of this month, ending...
Learning a new instrument and having fun – Vicarstown ukulele group strikes a chord
‘Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I’m begging of you, please don’t take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don’t take him even though you can
Jolene, Jolene.’
It’s a...
Calls for increased fines for non-permit holders using disabled parking areas
A Laois County Councillor has called for action in relation to non-permit holders parking in disabled parking areas.
Speaking at the recent Portlaoise Municipal District...
Extra school classes welcomed but now the challenge is somewhere to put them
Laois TD Brian Stanley has told the Minister for Special Education that while new classes are welcome, the challenge now is to have somewhere...
‘There is a fairer way’ says Laois councillor as frustration continues over ‘exclusion’
The frustration felt by Laois councillors over missing out on various chairperson roles has been vented for years now and it came up again...
Major expansion of Carer’s Allowance to take effect this week
A total of 127 carers in Laois are due to receive an increase in their Carer's Allowance when the changes to the means disregard...
Outgoing Cathaoirleach departs role with glowing praise and well wishes
The AGM of Laois County Council is always one of the most pleasant meetings of the year.
With a chamber full of visitors, there's an...
Soccer in Portlaoise to Laois in the Civil War – fascinating schedule of summer...
Portlaoise Library will host a series of fascinating history talks this summer on a broad range of history topics from the genesis of soccer...
American delegation arrives in Laois as transatlantic partnership continues to prosper
The transatlantic connection between Laois and the USA grew even stronger this week with the arrival of a specially selected delegation from Tennessee.
Laois was...
Proud and emotional day as Barry Walsh is elected as the new Cathaoirleach of...
It’s always one of the big days in Laois County Council and it was no different this afternoon when Fine Gael’s Barry Walsh was...
In Pictures: Glorious conditions as the curtain falls on the 2025 Old Fort Festival
The 2025 edition of the Old Fort Festival came to a conclusion in glorious sunshine on Sunday.
Crowds flocked to Portlaoise all weekend as the...
Mountmellick nursing home ‘proven to be the best model’ following ‘glowing’ HIQA report amid...
St Vincent's Hospital Mountmellick has received a "glowing" report from HIQA following an unannounced recent inspection, with the evidence being used by a Laois...
Local residents voice ‘widespread concern’ regarding proposed new solar farm on Laois/Kildare border
Laois residents around Portarlington and Killenard have voiced "widespread concern" regarding a proposed new solar farm in the area.
Irish renewable energy company BNRG held...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Shock and sadness around Abbeyleix after passing of beloved local figure
A tremendous sense of shock and sadness is reverberating around Abbeyleix and...
Raheen Vintage Club preparing for ‘spectacular’ 16th Annual Vintage Rally and Annual Draw
A Laois Vintage Club will be hosting their 16th Annual Vintage Rally Show on Sunday, July 13, with the proceeds going towards a number...
Public meeting called over proposed windfarm planned between Durrow, Ballyragget and Lisdowney
A public meeting over a proposed windfarm which is planned between Durrow, Ballyragget and Lisdowney will take place next week.
The meeting will take place...
Garda appeal for information following fatal road collision in Laois
Gardai are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision in Laois in the early hours of the morning.
At around 3.15am, a single-vehicle...
In Pictures: Community comes together as Laois principal retires after 44 years of service
A huge crowd turned out at The Swan Community Hall to celebrate the career of a much loved member of the area.
Kathleen Boland officially...
Independent TD makes the case for additional GPs and outlines shortages in Laois
Independent TD Brian Stanley has spoken about a shortage of GPs in Laois in the Dail recently.
Speaking directly to Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Deputy Stanley...
Laois Library Service launches Summer Stars Reading Programme
Laois Libraries officially launched this year’s Summer Stars Reading Programme with special guest, children’s author Sarah Webb in Portlaoise Library.
Sarah joined Cathaoirleach of Laois...
In Pictures: Men’s Health Week 2025 celebrated in men’s sheds across Laois
Laois PPN, in collaboration with Healthy Laois, received a heartfelt welcome from the Portlaoise Men’s Shed, Mountmellick Men’s Shed, and Knock Vintage and Men’s...
Castletown community to come together for summer festival
The various hard-working communities in Castletown are coming together this Sunday to host a summer festival in the village which promises to be a...
Cosy Choir dazzles with magical sold out community concert to celebrate ten years
On Friday evening last, the Cosy Choir delivered an a performance to celebrate their ten year anniversary in front of a sold out audience.
Held...
Laois students set to record song commemorating The Great Famine following debut live performance
Students at a Laois primary school recently gave the first performance of their new song 'The Day the Music Died'.
The children of St Colmcille's...
Laois primary school named a Green-Schools Water School of the Year
Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyleix, were named as regional Water School of the Year at the An Taisce Green-Schools awards, which were held in Dublin last...
Laois farmer wins big at third annual National Dairy Awards held in Portlaoise
There was one happy Laois winner at the third Annual National Dairy Awards which took place in The Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
21 Awards were...
New initiative bringing STEM subjects to life for children with autism in three Laois...
Children with autism in Laois are taking part in a ground-breaking initiative to explore science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in a way that...
Another milestone year for Laois woman with most severe form of rare skin disease
Ireland’s longest-surviving person battling the most severe type of epidermolysis bullosa (EB) has received over 2,000 birthday messages ahead of her 41st birthday on...
News in Brief: Public transport needs, upgrade grants for Laois properties and funding for...
Stanley highlights public transport needs during Dáil debate
Laois Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley had a busy time of it at last week's Dáil Debate on...
In Pictures: Amber Flag Award for Scoil Fionntáin Naofa, Shanahoe after a year of...
Scoil Fionntáin Naofa, Shanahoe has been awarded their first ‘Amber Flag’ from Pieta House for promoting positive mental health and wellbeing across the school...
