Knockbeg student representing Ireland at MOS Four Nations Championship
A Knockbeg College student is set to represent Ireland at the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Four Nations Championship this month.
Oisin Chelmiah, from Arles in...
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...
€465,000 in funding available for Laois community groups through Community Climate Action Programme
Phase two of The Community Climate Action Programme fund opens for applications Monday, October 20, with an allocation of €465,000 for Laois.
This fund aims...
Portarlington will have a parade on St Patrick’s day
Some concern surrounded the likelihood of a Portarlington St Patrick's Day parade this year, but a crisis has been averted.
This year's committee had lost...
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...
In Pictures: Huge turnout as Pat Critchley launches ‘Bruno’ book in Portlaoise
They came from all over the county - but particularly from Portlaoise and Ratheniska - as Pat Critchley launched his new book Bruno, dedicated to his...
‘The service is no longer fit for purpose’ – Plight of fire service in...
Sinn Féin raised the urgent need to address the current staffing difficulties for firefighters in Laois and Offaly in the Dail.
Addressing Minister Darragh O’Brien,...
Laois street leagues are streets ahead and success is a different goal
Mens sana in corpore sano is the old Latin saying but its basic message is a simple truth that has stood the test of...
Electric Vehicle Grant benefiting those in large cities more than rural areas says Laois...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that the grant of €10k towards the purchase of new Electric Vehicles (EV’s) has benefited people in large...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach announces further Covid-19 measures – but slightly deviates from NPHET recommendation
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced a range of new public health measures as we head for Christmas week.
The measures come following a letter from...
Laois Integration Network appeal for supplies and help as Ukrainian refugees begin second week...
Laois Integration Network is appealing for help and assistance as a number of Ukrainian refugees begin their second week in tented accommodation in Stradbally.
Last...
Decision on plans to build new car park at busy Laois tourist attraction due...
A decision on a planning application to construct a new car park at a popular tourist attraction is due next month.
Nicholas Dunne has applied...
Internationally renowned YouTubers with more than 41 million subscribers in Portlaoise for latest video
Two internationally renowned YouTubers who have more than 41 million subscribers across three channels were in Portlaoise yesterday.
Olajide Olayinka Williams "JJ" Olatunji, known as...
Coronavirus: 18 further deaths and 269 news cases as restrictions ease around the country
A further 18 Coronavirus-related deaths have been announced by the health authorities this evening - 15 of them in November.
There have also been an...
In Pictures: Alzheimer Society of Ireland launch new Portlaoise resource centre
Huge crowds turned out on Main Street Portlaoise to see the official launch of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s new Portlaoise resource centre.
Officially opening the...
WATCH: Ploughing BACK ON for tomorrow as clean-up operations get underway
The National Ploughing championship is back on for Thursday, September 20.
Many farmers, exhibitors and punters alike were left at limbo and disappointed today as...
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...
Laois student among winners of all-island ‘Poetry Aloud’ poetry speaking competition
A Portlaoise college student has been announced among the winners of this year’s Poetry Aloud competition.
This is a competition which challenges second-level students across...
Works to begin on boosting supply and water pressure in Laois town next week
Irish Water will undertake essential watermain improvement works to safeguard the water supply and increase water pressure to homes and businesses in Stradbally.
From Monday...
UPDATE: Several areas of Laois town left without water
Irish Water has confirmed that water supply has been restored to residential areas in Portarlington this afternoon.
A spokesperson said: "Irish Water and Laois County...
RTE Nationwide programme set to broadcast from Shine in Emo Court this Saturday as...
It's all systems go in Emo Court this week as Laois Chamber of Commerce and Emo GAA club prepare for Shine 2022, a new one-day trade-fair...
Portlaoise Leisure Centre would have needed at least €300,000 to stay going to Christmas
Portlaoise Leisure Centre would have needed at least €300,000 just to stay open until Christmas - and the voluntary board of directors could have...
‘The sound of bombs was chilling’ – Ukrainian mam and daughter settling into life...
A Ukrainian mother and daughter are adjusting to life 3,000km away from their home after managing to escape the war following the Russian invasion.
Iryna...
Laois woman makes heartfelt appeal over stolen engagement ring
Ballybrittas woman Maylena McEvoy has made a heartfelt appeal to people to try find and return her stolen engagement ring today.
An appeal has been...
In Pictures: Home Energy Saving Kits launched in Laois Libraries
Homeowners will be equipped with the right tools to save energy and reduce their energy bills with the launch of the Home Energy Saving...
In Pictures: Residents of Portlaoise complete groundbreaking climate action course
Diverse organisations participants celebrate the completion of a ‘groundbreaking’ climate action course in Portlaoise.
The course aims to equip communities with vital skills to tackle...
Gardai on the scene at crash in Portlaoise
Gardaí are on the scene this morning following an accident in Portlaoise.
The incident occurred a short time ago opposite the ESB training centre on the...
Motion tabled for Laois County Council to take in charge another Portlaoise housing estate
A cross-party motion was tabled this week that would see Laois County Council take in charge another Portlaoise housing estate.
Fine Gael Councillors Barry Walsh...
What is Ramadan? Portlaoise teenager explains the Islamic holy month
Ramadan is a very important time in the Islamic calendar and Muslims all over the world will begin taking part in Ramadan from April...
Abbeyleix Bog project approved for next phase of surveys
The Abbeyleix Bog project has been approved for the next phase of surveys and research, which will continue to monitor its progress and shape...
