Sadness at death of the highly-regarded John Miller
The death has occurred of John Miller, from Glenbawn outside Athy, a well-known and highly-regarded man on both sides of the Laois-Kildare border.
Aged 76,...
Government’s ‘incompetent’ handling of broadband roll-out will cost Laois
The government’s handling the roll out of broadband to rural areas has been labelled incompetent by Deputy Sean Fleming, who said it will cost...
Six million litres of water saved in Laois due repair works
There have been major reductions in the amount of water being wasted through leaks in Laois in recent times.
Over 6 million litres of water,...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Monday, April 20, 2020
77 more deaths; 401 new cases
687 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 77 from yesterday.
While there has been...
In Pictures: Laois school wins serious support for LGFA training
A Laois secondary school has been named as one of 159 schools from around Ireland to receive jerseys and equipment for their teams as...
In Pictures: All smiles as Mountrath Christmas Market a huge success
There was great excitement in Mountrath over the weekend as their Christmas Market took place.
This annual event took place on Sunday with some wonderful...
Sadness at passing one of Laois GAA’s oldest supporters
The death has occurred of Jimmy Fitzpatrick from Spink, one of Laois GAA's oldest supporters, who had only celebrated his 99th birthday on July...
Mountrath CS launch ‘Turn On The Lights’ campaign
Mountrath Community School has launched a petition calling for public lighting to be installed outside the school.
Since Mountrath CS opened its doors in September...
Clonad GAA club to host a Special Culture Night Screening of award winning film
Clonad GAA Club is set to celebrate Culture Night 2025 with a unique community event that promises an unforgettable evening of film, music, and...
Celebration of community pride at Laois County Council Best Estate and Garden awards night
Laois County Council’s annual Best Estate and Garden Awards Night took place recently in the Council Chamber, and proved to be a wonderful celebration...
Top darts players set to play in Durrow in aid of Hero’s Aid charity
The recent World Darts championship on Sky Sports made for riveting viewing - and a selection of those will make their way to the...
Neutering and Microchipping programme for pets and new XL Bully regulations
A proposal has gone through Laois County Council asking the Government to re-introduce their targeted Neutering and Microchipping programme for dogs and cats.
Independent Councillor...
Laois man’s stunning picture of local wood named Teagasc Forest Photo Competition winner
A Laois man has been named the overall winner of the Teagasc Forest Photo Competition for 2021.
The ‘Celebrating Our Forests and Wood Use’ competition...
Low funding for Laois youth services questioned in the Dáil
Laois's receipt of the lowest funding in the state for youth services has been raised in the Dáil this week.
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley...
Sadness following the passing of former prison officer and Laois footballer
There was sadness during the week following the news of the passing of Des Mulhare.
Mr Mulhare, who was in his 96th year, was a...
‘Serious shortcomings’ in Laois ambulance service ‘need to be brought to light,’ and issues...
"Serious shortcomings" in the ambulance service in Laois "need to be brought to light," and issues "need to be addressed."
That is according to Independent...
Two ambulances and fire brigade called to site of ‘illegal drug and drink rave’...
A popular tourist spot on the Laois-Offaly border was the scene of an 'illegal drug and drink rave' over the weekend.
Derryounce Lakes and Woodlands...
EXPLAINED: What are the restrictions in Laois, Offaly and Kildare for new lockdown?
For the next two weeks - from August 8 to 22 - Laois will be one of three counties under a new partial lockdown...
In Pictures: Jobs potential of local Hub and Fab Lab stressed at official opening
The Portarlington PEC Innovation Hub and Fab Lab was officially opened on Friday, June 22 - a facility which should create further jobs in...
In Pictures: MEP Nina Carberry joins Europe Day celebrations at Holy Family Senior School
It was a day of celebration in the Holy Family Senior School on Friday as they gathered to celebrate their third annual Europe Day.
Every...
Coronavirus: 613 new cases with 28 of them in Laois
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 10 people with COVID-19 have died.
However, eight of those died prior to September.
There has...
Laois woman represents Ireland for an editorial position at top international publishers
We could a have future Pulitzer Prize winner hailing from county Laois.
Portlaoise woman Namra Amir is the only Irish person to make a shortlist from...
French Ambassador to Ireland set to visit two Laois towns next week
The French Ambassador to Ireland is set to visit two Laois towns on Wednesday April 13.
Ambassador Vincent Guérend is set to arrive at French...
Coronavirus: 68 more deaths and 556 new cases – 10 of them in Laois...
There have been a further 68 Coronavirus related deaths and 556 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
50...
Laois hotel named as second best hotel in Ireland
One Laois hotel has been named the second best hotel in Ireland, according to the Condé Nast Traveler's 2018 Readers' Choice Awards.
Ballyfin Demense was named...
Local group climb Ireland’s highest mountain for two great reasons
A group made up of four men from the Midlands have climbed Carrauntoohill to raise funds for causes close to their hearts - Holy...
102-year-old woman receives first Covid-19 vaccine at St Vincent’s in Mountmellick
This is great news!
The government's Covid-19 vaccination programme continues around the country and today, it came to St Vincent’s Community Nursing Unit in Mountmellick.
Around...
Friends of Portlaoise Hospital make generous donation for maternity unit
The Friends of the Portlaoise Hospital, a voluntary committee recently donated four Doppler Fetal Monitors to the Maternity Unit of The Midlands Regional Hospital...
In Pictures: High spirits at Ballacolla 5K in spite of bad weather
A total of 73 people took part in a recent for the 5k Run/Walk fundraiser in Ballacolla in aid of the local afterschool den.
Given...
One fifth of roads in Laois are treated in freezing weather
Just over one fifth of roads in Laois are treated during freezing conditions, it was confirmed recently.
The recent meeting of Laois County Council heard...
