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Portlaoise College’s TY show ‘Back to the 80’s’ lights up the Dunamaise Arts Centre

Portlaoise College's recent Transition Year show "Back to the 80's" took audiences on a nostalgic journey through time at the Dunamaise Arts Centre. From the...

Two people hospitalised after incident at Stradbally St Patrick’s Day parade

Two people were hospitalised after an incident at a Laois St Patrick’s Day parade this morning. The incident occurred opposite the Cosby National School on...

In Pictures: Huge crowd in attendance at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Portlaoise

There was a huge crowd in attendance at the Portlaoise St Patrick's Day parade. Portlaoise Musical Society and Dunamaise Arts Centre were joint Grand Marshalls...

In Pictures: Brilliant afternoon as Rosenallis celebrate St Patrick’s Day

The people of Rosenallis never disappoint when it comes to St Patrick's Day and they did so again this year. Their parade is one of...

In Pictures: Huge parade in The Little Town as Stradbally celebrates St Patrick’s Day

There was a sea of green in the Little Town of Stradbally today as the annual St Patrick's Day parade took place. The parish of...

In Pictures: Timahoe well represented at annual St Patrick’s Day parade

There was great celebrations in Timahoe this morning as the community came out for their annual St Patrick's Day parade. The Stradbally Parish Gaels minor...
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In Pictures: All smiles as Graiguecullen comes together for St Patrick’s Day

There was a massive crowd in Graigeucullen this morning for the latest installment of their St Patrick's Day parade. All participants assembled in the Carlow...

In Pictures: Huge crowd in attendance as Killeshin come together on St Patrick’s Day...

St Patrick's Day is in full swing and the people of Killeshin did not disappoint as they came together to celebrate. As is tradition for...

In Pictures: History made as The Heath hosts first ever St Patrick’s Day Parade

History was made in The Heath this morning as they hosted their first ever St Patrick's Day Parade. In lovely sunshine, the community came together...

News in Brief: Funding for Laois historic structures, Mountrath musical, and Easter panto in...

€171,000 funding for Laois heritage and historic structures projects €171,000 has been earmarked for Laois heritage and historic structures projects, through the Built Heritage Investment...

Five Laois students receive entrance awards from Trinity College in Dublin

Five Laois students were among a total of 626 first-year students from Ireland and overseas who received prestigious Entrance Exhibition Awards for the 2023/4...

RTE cameras set to capture the occasion at first ever St Patrick’s Day Parade...

The RTE cameras will be present in The Heath on Sunday when history is made as the local community there will hold its first...
Tim and Marguerite Drennan holding up a copy of the Limerick Voice with a memorial of Joe featured on the cover. Picture: Alan Place

University of Limerick unveils journalism competition in memory of late Laois student

The Department of Journalism in University of Limerick (UL) has established a competition in memory of Joe Drennan (21), a final year journalism student,...
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Conservation improvement works approved for landmark Laois tourist destination

Conservation improvement works have been approved for a landmark Laois tourist destination. Laois County Council has awarded planning permission for the Office of Public Works...

Parents at Errill National School seeking Autism Supporting Diversity facility

The parents at Errill National School are campaigning for an Autism Supporting Diversity (ASD) facility, with a petition well underway. The parents say their children deserve...
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Stradbally the biggest accommodation centre for Ukrainians as new rule come into place on...

Stradbally is the biggest of five Designated Accommodation Centres to provide 90 days of accommodation for new arrivals from Ukraine. New rules governing how Ireland...
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Scoil Chriost Ri finalists fly to Belgium for study tour with Certified Irish Angus

Three Laois students flew out to Belgium last month as part of the Certified Irish Angus Schools Beef Competition. Scoil Chriost Ri students Jill Sheehy,...

‘The best business in town’ is up for sale and attracting ‘heaps of interest’

A Portlaoise business that has been described "the best business in town" is attracting "heaps of interest" LaoisToday has learned. It emerged in January that...

In Pictures: Laois students crowned All-Ireland champions at the Intel Mini Scientist Exhibition

There is huge excitement in Timahoe as two students have been crowned All-Ireland champions at the Intel Mini Scientist Exhibition. Scoil Mhuire Fatima students Emma...
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Two Laois students recognised for Academic Excellence at TUS Athlone

The academic accomplishments of 70 exceptional students at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) were celebrated at a prestigious Dean’s Honours List ceremony...

Internationally renowned chef’s new restaurant and guesthouse given green light in Laois

Laois County Council have approved planning permission for Millbrook House, Abbeyleix to be converted from residential use to guest house accommodation. It was announced in...

LOETB take over old GameStop building in Lyster Square

Laois County Council have awarded planning permission to a number of new initiatives and projects across Portlaoise town. The Laois Offaly Education and Training Board...

Exciting lineup announced for Knock National School’s Spring Concert

Knock National School are hosting what promises to be a wonderful Spring Concert this week. The event will be held in St Lazarian's Church in...

Builder appointed as Sophia Housing and Laois County Council move forward with ambitious and...

The formal contract signing to appoint a builder of 52 homes in the town centre Portlaoise, and a range of public amenities works was...
St Patrick's Day Portlaoise

Dunamaise Theatre and Portlaoise Musical Society confirmed as Grand Marshalls for this year’s Portlaoise...

Dunamaise Theatre and Portlaoise Musical Society have been today announced as joint grand marshalls in celebration of their 25th anniversaries. The St Patrick’s Day Committee...

Resounding Referendum defeat as Laois-Offaly records third highest No vote on both counts

The Laois-Offaly constituency voted overwhelmingly No in both of Friday's referenda votes, posting the third highest No percentage in the country in both. The Family...

Laois-native’s luxury clothing line recognised at SETU’s entrepreneurship showcase

Hollianne Phelan, from Portlaoise is the founder of Cotone Collection, a wellness and lifestyle brand focused on creating high-comfort, high-quality sleepwear from natural fabrics. Hollianne...

In Pictures: Environmental excellence at celebrated at annual gathering of Laois Tiday Towns groups

The community of Abbeyleix took centre stage at the recent AGM of Laois Tidy Towns where environmental achievements and initiatives were celebrated. The event commenced...

Details announced as ‘Clean Up Laois Week’ set to return next month

Laois County Council are asking local communities to spring into action to join the fight against litter again this Spring. To participate groups, communities, neighbours and...

Laois Walk For Peace to be held in Portlaoise this Saturday in solidarity with...

A Walk For Peace has been organised this weekend in solidarity with the people of Palestine. The protest will take place in Portlaoise on Saturday...