Heywood CS student secures seven H1s as school unveils incredible results
There were excellent results in Heywood Community School yesterday as the 2024 Leaving Cert exam results were unveiled.
Emma Carney was the top achiever as...
Meeting on proposed community hub in Raheen
Support is being sought for ambitious plans for a community hub as part of the refurbished St Fintan’s NS in Raheen.
Early in 2017 Raheen...
Tax changes to give Laois people a boost to battle cost of living says...
Income tax changes announced in Budget 2023 that take effect from January 1 will put more money back in people from Laois’s pockets.
So says...
Planning granted for 74 new houses on Mountrath Road in Portlaoise
Planning permission has been granted for 74 new houses on the Grattan Street/Mountrath Road area of Portlaoise.
The development will be accessed close to where...
A way with words – Meet the Laois novelist who is completing third book...
Working as a part-time branch librarian at The Art House in Stradbally, and writing her third novel as well as a collection of short...
Celebrations as Timahoe school officially open new Early Intervention preschool
It was a big day for Scoil Mhuire Fatima in Timahoe as they officially opened their new Early Intervention preschool on Friday morning, Máscoil...
Any amount of news from the Durrow-Cullohill area
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Tributes pour in for Laois seanchaí and champion of the Slieve Blooms
Tributes continue to pour in from all over the county for the late Mick Dowling. He was 82.
The much respected Camross man was founder...
In Pictures: Excellent results and happy faces as Portlaoise College celebrate Leaving Cert 2025
The tradition of gathering with friends, parents and teachers continues unabated, despite results being available online, as students came together at Portlaoise College to...
WATCH: Laois mammy confirmed as one of the leaders for Operation Transformation
The brand new season of Operation Transformation appears on our TV screens on Wednesday night - and there is now added Laois interest.
This year’s...
Lovely video of the Rathdowney St Patrick’s Day parade
We're not over St Patrick's Day just yet.
Last week we brought you unbeatable coverage of the parades around the county and the hits keep...
These are the Laois roads most affected by Storm Ophelia
The Laois Crisis Management Team - which comprises the County Council, An Garda Siochana and the HSE - have issued an update on the...
In Pictures: Rathdowney charity complete 220km cycle
Rathdowney was a hive of activity on Saturday morning as the Easy Rider cyclists set off on a 220km cycle to Waterford - and...
In Pictures: Academic and sporting excellence recognised at Awards Day in Knockbeg College
The annual Awards Day and Parent's Day mass in Knockbeg College was held last week to acknowledge the achievements of the school in the...
In Pictures: Huge turnout as Laois athletics club celebrate 60 years
A huge gathering of friends and founders celebrated the 60th anniversary of Ballyfin AC in the Deadman’s Inn on Saturday November 9.
The club honoured...
Laois TY students called to take part in Guaranteed Irish film competition
Transition Year students in Laois and right across Ireland are being encouraged to enter the new Guaranteed Irish film competition launched by Minister for...
Laois TD calls for the planned May increase in Carbon Tax to be halted
A Laois TD has called on the Government to halt the May increase on Carbon Tax in order 'not to heap further pressure on...
Two more Covid-19 deaths recorded at Laois nursing home
Two more Covid-19 deaths have been sadly confirmed at a Laois nursing home.
Droimnin Nursing Home in Stradbally has been battling a Covid-19 outbreak since...
Laois secondary school raise money for Focus Ireland
A TY group in St Mary's CBS recently took part in the Focus Ireland, Shine a Light campaign.
The boys took part in a sleep...
Celebrations begin to mark golden jubilee of Shanahoe church
This weekend sees the commencement of a week of celebrations to mark the Golden Jubilee of St Brigid's Church, Shanahoe. St Brigid's Church replaced...
All systems go as Castletown village gears up for ‘Fun Weekend’
The Castletown Village Fun Weekend is a much anticipated event that will bring together locals and visitors for a weekend of excitement and entertainment.
Held...
Record increase in housing completions in Laois – highest in Ireland
There was a record increase of 65% in the number of local authority housing completions in Laois in 2023, as compared to 2022.
In 2023,...
Laois TD Fleming expects current government to run full Dail term
Laois TD and Minister for State Sean Fleming expects the current government to complete its full five year term.
With the Dail returning from its...
Laois doctor warns people to be ‘vigilant’ surrounding deadly measles outbreak
Portarlington MediCentre and Operation Transformation doctor Sumi Dunne warned for people to be 'vigilant' towards the symptoms of meningitis today on Midlands 103.
This comes after...
St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise pays tribute to hugely popular teacher described as a ‘legend’
St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise recently wished an emotional farewell to Mr Seán O’Laoire, a man they described a "legend."
The school came together last Friday,...
Sadness in The Heath and Portlaoise at the passing of Theresa Tynan
The death has occurred of Theresa Tynan (nee Larkin) from The Heath.
Theresa was very well-known in Portlaoise and the surrounding areas where she worked...
Laois schools to take stage for the first time ever in National Robotics Finals...
Laois schools are to travel to Cork on February 26 and 27 to take part in the Nationals Finals of the VEX IQ Robotics...
Anti dog fouling campaign launched as owners called upon to clean up after their...
Laois County Council launched its anti dog fouling campaign for the county in Pairc an Phobail on Friday August 1.
The campaign aims to promote...
Blind Laois man to climb Croagh Patrick for cause close to his heart
There ain't no mountain high enough for Portlaoise man George Percy.
On Sunday 6 May, George and 16 others will climb the 764 summit of...
Laois teenager to represent Ireland at American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup
A 13-year-old girl who lives in Vicarstown will represent Ireland at the American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup in Texas from June 29 to...
