Laois Gardai being deployed to trains as ‘drug use’ and ‘drug dealing’ taking place...
Laois Gardai are being deployed onto trains in a bid to stamp out criminal activity that is happening on the network.
At yesterday's meeting of...
Portlaoise Hospital receives positive feedback in National Patient Experience Survey
88% of patients report positive experience at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise in National Patient Experience Survey 2018.
The hospital scores significantly higher than national average...
Coronavirus: 32 further cases announced today – the highest figure in a month
There were no new deaths of people with Covid-19 and 32 new cases reported in the State by the National Public Health Emergency Team...
Public meeting to hear of water pollution concerns over ESB substation
Concerned residents will hold a public meeting on Thursday June 21 in Ratheniska Community hall at 8.30 pm to outline their concerns over what they...
Laois student recieves prestigious €20,000 scholarship
A Scoil Chríost Rí student who received over 600 points in her Leaving Cert and has been awarded one of 36 Naughton Foundation scholarships...
Laois TD demands government maintain current PUP levels
Laois TD Brian Stanley has warned that new figures published show that large numbers of people in Laois and Offaly are still depending on...
First section of Triogue Way – a new walking and cycling link – opens...
This week saw the official opening of the Triogue Way (Phase 1), providing a direct walking and cycling link from the Portlaoise Southern Circular...
‘We will adjust that behaviour’ – top Laois Garda promises action on parking in...
Laois's top Garda has promised that action will be taken after issues surrounding alleged illegal parking in Portarlington were presented to him at yesterday's...
Spirits high at Portarlington parade despite the rain
It might have been raining but Portarlington weren't deterred as the town staged a very successful parade.
It was a case of tally ho for...
Summer Fun Run in Borris-in-Ossory
It's time to get your vehicles at the ready, the Borris-in-Ossory Community Development Association's annual Fun Run is back on Saturday 22 July.
The third...
Gardaí issue warning for drivers this St Patrick’s weekend – as 34 killed so...
Gardai will out in force targeting drivers under the influence of drink and drugs over the St Patrick’s Weekend.
This is a traditionally a high...
Coronavirus: 18 further deaths and 358 new cases – as six stillbirths and one...
There have been 18 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 358 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With 6 new cases announced...
Planning permission granted for the extension of Laois primary school
Planning permission has been granted to Castletown Primary School for a new extension for two classrooms for children with autism.
These new Autism Spectrum Disorder...
Laois cancer patient shares experience of financial struggles as Irish Cancer Society urges Government...
A Laois cancer patient has come out in support of the Irish Cancer Society's calls for sustained, recurrent funding for the National Cancer Strategy.
Samantha...
‘Encouraging’ early numbers prompt calls for extension to Portlaoise Bus Service
The new Portlaoise Bus Service has been roundly praised this week following the first month of operations in the town.
The National Transport Authority (NTA)...
Grant approved to improve water quality and biodiversity in Portlaoise
A grant of close to €40,000 has been awarded to a water quality project in Portlaoise to work towards an improvement of water quality...
M50 crash to disrupt Laois fans on route to Croke Park
Laois football fans heading to Croke Park today are being advised to take an alternative route as a crash on the M50 is causing...
In Pictures: Portlaoise students visit local World War 1 memorial
They say history is all around us and that was the case for a group of young Portlaoise students on Friday last.
6th class students...
Motorists urged to drive safely as hundreds of athletes set to hit the road...
Trilogy Triathlon Club will host its annual club race, TriLaois tomorrow Saturday, April 1, around Portlaoise.
It’s the largest one day sporting event in the...
Orange status weather warning as some minor roads remain blocked
An orange status weather warning remains in place for county Laois as council staff continue to battle the elements.
“All Laois County Council outdoors crews...
WATCH: Laois men go skiing in the Cullenagh mountains
This is not for the faint-hearted.
The Cullenagh mountains are one of many beauty spots in Laois and in this type of weather, it turns...
Prestigious Rás na mBan set to travel through Laois this Thursday
Ireland's most prestigious women's cycling race is set to traverse Laois tomorrow, with Stage 2 of this year's Rás na mBan beginning in Portlaoise,...
Renowned harp player to perform in aid of PATH
A former member of Celtic Women will be in Portlaoise next month for a special concert in aid of Portlaoise Action to Homelessness.
Orla Fallon...
Coronavirus: 61 new cases but no deaths as Phil Hogan saga drags on
The Department of Health have announced a total of 61 confirmed Coronavirus cases but no new deaths.
It means that there are now 27,969 confirmed...
‘Scandalous’ lack of Domestic Violence refuge for Laois described as ‘a potentially deadly situation’
The "scandalous" lack of a Domestic Violence Refuge for Laois has been described as "a potentially deadly situation" this week.
That is the view of...
Public meeting on the future of Laois village rescheduled following bereavement
A public meeting about the future of Ballyroan has been rescheduled following a bereavement.
The meeting was supposed to be held last night but will...
In Pictures: Laois PPN host Midlands regional meeting at Castle Durrow
Delegates from across the Midlands received a warm welcome to County Laois at the wonderful Castle Durrow, for the MRPPN meeting hosted by Laois...
Floodlights, astro pitches and upgrades galore as Laois allocated record €6.2 million Sports Capital...
€6.2 million has been allocated for Laois clubs and organisations, under the Sports Capital and Equipment Grant scheme.
This is the highest ever sum of...
Sinn Fein TD says private rental market in Laois ‘like Wild West’
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to tackle the issues in the private rental market.
The Laois politician made the call...
Fleming says HSE needs to provide additional assistance to people with Dyspraxia
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Sean Fleming has called on Minister for Health Simon Harris to direct the HSE to provide additional funding to...
