Runners sought to raise funds for visually impaired in Laois
The women of Laois are being urged to get their feet on the street for this years’ Women’s Mini Marathon and raise funds for...
Fundraiser launched in bid to bring Christmas tree to Laois town once again
A fundraiser has been launched to raise money in order to bring a Christmas tree to a Laois town once again this year.
Portarlington has...
Large turnout in Graiguecullen for colourful parade
The Graiguecullen parade was another one of these pre-mass efforts with everyone starting in the town park at 11am and marching through Graigue for...
Laois musical prodigy performs on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
Laois musician Senan Moran was heard playing the fiddle on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta recently where he competed to win the Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal.
The...
Laois social enterprise awarded business supports from Rethink Ireland
A Laois social enterprise has been awarded business supports by Rethink Ireland under their Genesis Programme.
The successful Laois organisation is The Treo Nua Resource...
Update on Portlaoise South Circular Road progress
A Laois County Council representative has given an update on the Portlaoise South Circular road project, which will connect the Timahoe Road to the Abbeyleix...
More than 100 businesses sign up for Laois Gift Card
More than 100 Laois businesses have signed up to the new Laois Gift Card which is being rolled out by the Chamber of Commerce.
Last...
Laois and Offaly ‘have no connection yet under National Broadband Plan’ says Laois...
A Laois TD says he is 'gravely concerned about the pace of progress with the National Broadband Plan'.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley was speaking after...
Portlaoise praised on its top litter performance in the midlands
The Portlaoise performance in the IBAL Litter League which saw it finish as the top ranked town in the midlands was praised at the...
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) accused of being ‘out of touch and out of control’
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) have been accused of being "completely and utterly out of touch and out of control" following "botched" roadworks between Durrow...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois author launches her second children’s book
Killeshin native, Vonnie Bolton, launched her second children’s book last Friday night in St Fiacc’s House Graiguecullen.
The book which is entitled ‘Friends in Fairyland’...
Laois to play its part as week-long celebration of volunteering set to get underway
A week long celebration of volunteering is set to get underway next week as National Volunteering Week 2022 was launched.
National Volunteering Week, from May...
Laois Connects 2024 – a week of connection and wellbeing
The Laois Connects initiative took place throughout Laois from October 7 to 13, promoting health and wellbeing in 2024.
The week saw a varied programme...
Renua outlines concerns over farm repossessions
Renua Ireland has warned there will be a rural revolt if vulture funds attempt to profiteer from the misfortunes of farmers.
“Claims that Vulture Funds...
Laois TD highlights importance of emergency air ambulance with 22 missions carried out here...
A Laois TD has highlighted the vital role played by the Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS), which delivered twenty-two missions in Laois in 2024.
Fine Gael's...
Weekend Read: Portlaoise native’s veggie app supports sustainable eating
A Portlaoise native is doing his bit to ensure that we eat more vegetables.
Bernard Grandjean, son of GP Deirdre Honan who had a practice...
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...
2019 Remembered: Controlled explosion carried out at local secondary school this evening
Not just your average day in Coláiste Íosagáin.
The Army Explosives team were in a local secondary school this evening to carry out a controlled...
WATCH: Laois man supports international star Lana Del Ray at Malahide Castle
This is another hugely significant milestone in the career of Laois man Kean Kavanagh.
The talented Laois man featured on stage as a support act...
Gardaí launch high-visibility plan for this weekend
An Garda Síochána has today introduced a high visibility, nationwide policing plan focused on support for the vulnerable and crime prevention.
The policing plan, which...
Hugely popular Vicarstown parkrun to return this Saturday for the first time in over...
Since starting in October 2014, the Saturday morning Vicarstown parkrun has been a hugely popular weekly local event which attracted almost 2,500 runners until...
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns announces joint winners of this year’s Pollinator Lawn Art Competition
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns has announced joint winners of this year’s Pollinator Lawn Art Competition.
These are Scoil Mhuire National School and the Keegan Family.
The competition...
Contracts extended for Community Employment and TÚS scheme participants in Laois
Participants of Community Employment and TÚS schemes in Laois whose contracts were due to finish over the period since last October will now benefit...
Coronavirus: Three further deaths and 525 new cases as mandatory quarantine becomes law
There have been a further three Coronavirus-related deaths and 525 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Eight of...
World Champion once again – Laois Irish dancer named best in the world for...
There was great success in Killarney at the weekend as a Laois Irish dancer was crowned World Champion once again.
Stradbally youngster Bobby Kinsella retained...
Portlaoise to be sole focus of three-part TV3 documentary series – and they’re looking...
Portlaoise is set to become famous in a TV documentary series following life in and around the town over the next few months.
Motive TV,...
Laois woman who was among first to be tested in Tullamore Coronavirus facility explains...
A Laois woman who was among the first to be tested for Coronavirus in a new facility in Tullamore this morning, has told LaoisToday...
2018 Remembered – In Pictures: Portlaoise parade delivers in style once again
It was one of the biggest 'Will they, won't they' sagas of 2018.
It was initially announced that the Portlaoise St Patrick's Day would be...
In Pictures: Great St Patrick’s Day spirit in Rathdowney
St Patrick made a special appearance in Rathdowney today to join in the tremendous celebrations at their parade.
Young and old turned out for the...
Sod turned as Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Trail gathers pace
The sod was turned this morning on the new 100km Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Trail, an ambitous tourism project which has received funding of...
