St Francis Special School plunged into ‘crisis’ as Department of Education order major reduction...
The Department of Education have plunged into 'crisis' the most vulnerable people in Laois, with the news of a class reduction being demanded of...
Coronavirus: 13 more deaths and 2,944 new cases – 62 of them in Laois
There have been a further 13 Coronavirus-related deaths and 2,944 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
62 of the new...
Planning permission lodged for 92-bed community nursing home in Laois border town
Planning permission for a 92-bedroom community nursing home has been lodged in Athy.
St Vincent’s Hospital in Athy on the Laois border are the ones...
New members encouraged as Portlaoise Macra set to host open evening this week
Portlaoise Macra have announced they will be hosting an open evening for anyone interested in joining the club on Friday, September 27, at 8:30pm...
Laois TD seeks ‘clarity on Citywest Hotel contract as costs hit almost €25m’
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called for full clarity around the HSE’s contract with the Citywest Hotel complex.
According to the Chair of the...
In Pictures: Parish priest and Reverend strut their stuff as local fashion show proves...
A fun fashion show was held as a fundraiser for the refurbishment of St. Patrick's hall in Stradbally recently.
Parishioners from both religious denominations came...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Monday, April 27, 2020
BREAKING: 18 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,102, people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 18 from yesterday.
While...
Laois families and friends sought for Fáilte Ireland promotional video
Fancy getting your head on the telly?
Like to do something to promote Laois?
As part of a promotional campaign for Fáilte Ireland, a video is...
Works at Castletown Primary School now gone to tender
Tender documents have been issued for the building of two new special educational needs classrooms and a new on-site car park at Castletown Primary...
Local pubs to throw parties for First Dates Scully – who will do LaoisToday...
First Dates Ireland reappeared on our screens last week - and we collectively gasped, laughed and cringed as the daters came on our screens.
Laois...
In Pictures: Golf classic in aid of Laois cancer support charity raises more than...
A golf classic in aid of a Laois cancer support charity has raised more than €14,700.
Portarlington Gold Club was a hive of activity recently...
Need for domestic violence accommodation in Laois raised in the Dail
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley raised the absence of domestic violence accommodation in Laois and Offaly in the Dáil this morning.
Minister of State at...
In Pictures: Crowds turn up the pace at Ballacolla 5k fundraising run
Huge crowds turned out to the Ballacolla before and after-school Den fundraising run on Wednesday, August 8.
Over 120 people took part in the 5km...
Portlaoise CBS students raise much needed funds for Focus Ireland with ‘Sleep Out’
In a heartwarming display of compassion and solidarity, the students of St Mary’s CBS recently organised a fundraiser to tackle the issue of homelessness...
St Colman’s School Stradbally win first SVT Junior parkrun Shield
SVT Activity and Wellness Hub (based in Stradbally, Vicarstown and Timahoe) has presented a shield for Junior parkrun.
Junior Parkrun is a 2k run along...
Laois TD calls on Iarnrod Eireann to upgrade facilities at Portlaoise Train Station
Independent TD for Laois, Brian Stanley, has called on Iarnrod Eireann to upgrade facilities at Portlaoise Train Station.
Deputy Stanley pointed out that as Laois's...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 10 new cases as ‘priority going forward has to...
There have been no further Coronavirus deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today. There are 10 new cases.
There has now been a...
Tributes paid following the sad passing of three Laois people recently
Tributes have been paid following the passing of three Laois people in recent days.
Monday's meeting of Laois County Council heard of the sad passings...
Mountmellick, Ballinakill, Ballyroan and Abbeyleix also benefit from Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Earlier today, we brought you the news that Portarlington had benefited with €500,000 worth of funding from the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
This money...
‘Government must guarantee funding to support dementia Day Care and Home Care supports’ says...
A Local TD has called on the government to guarantee a funding package of €19 million to support infrastructure and community supports that have...
Large crowd in attendance as Laois Arthouse Gallery hosts opening of ‘Visible n Invisible’
There was a large crowd in attendance in Stradbally for the Laois arthouse gallery's opening of their brand new exhibition 'Visible n Invisible'.
The exhibition...
An Abbeyleix man is celebrating after winning national photography competiton
Abbeyleix man Jim Fennelly won Ireland AM's July Camera Club competition earlier last week.
Jim was one of three finalists taking photos under the theme of...
Coronavirus: 95 new cases – 51 of them in Dublin – but no further...
There have been 95 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus according to the figures released today - but there are no further new deaths.
Of the...
Laois People Worldwide Facebook page reaches thousands around the globe
A Facebook page - Laois People Worldwide - has amassed over 4,400 followers in a matter of weeks.
The page is the brainchild of Portlaoise...
Laois man comes top of the class in Masters in Organic Farming
Coming from a background in agriculture and land management policy, Laois man Stephen Meredith was looking to develop his knowledge of organic farming.
The 35-year-old...
BREAKING NEWS: Crash on Laois/Kilkenny border
A road on the Laois/Kilkenny border has been closed this morning following a crash.
A crash happened between 10am and 11am on the M8 northbound...
Laois Association Dublin in drive for new members
The Laois Association Dublin is looking for new members to help them continue the proud tradition which dates back to 1949.
In keeping with its...
Mountrath Community School all set to present ‘The Greatest Show’
Mountrath Community School is to present their own remaking of hit musical - The Greatest Showman.
Simply titled 'The Greatest Show, this is to take...
Preparations in place as first ever children’s choir in the Stradbally Parish set to...
Preparations are in full swing as the first ever children's choir in the parish of Stradbally are getting ready for their big performance.
At a...
Christmas bingo in Castletown this Sunday, December 11
There is over €4,000 in guaranteed prize money in Castletown GAA's Christmas Bingo event this Sunday, December 11.
Held in the Castletown Community Centre, the...
