Portlaoise mam named Laois Carer of the Year for 2021
Portlaoise native Theresa Keyes has been named the Netwatch Laois Family Carer of the Year for 2021.
Theresa has two adult sons Mark and Peter...
Laois man hailed ‘a hero’ after quick thinking on site of emergency
One Portlaoise man has been hailed a hero after helping a young man at the scene of an accident outside Portlaoise last Friday, July...
Timahoe to mark 1,100th Anniversary of massive Viking raid
Planning has begun to remember the 1,100th annual anniversary of the Viking raid and invasion of Timahoe village.
A meeting took place in the Heritage...
Laois teenager earns top award for not missing a day of school in 13...
A Laois teenager has earned a top award from his secondary school for never missing a day of school during his time there, or...
Coronavirus: 814 new cases and two more deaths as conflicting messages on ‘circuit break’...
There have been a further 814 confirmed cases of Coronavirus as well as two further deaths, according to the figures released this evening.
Of the...
Everyone ‘safe and well’ after evacuation at Laois primary school
All students and staff are 'safe and well' after a Laois primary school was forced to evacuate.
The incident occurred yesterday at approximately 10am in...
Tributes paid following retirement of long serving teacher from Portlaoise Institute
Over the summer, Mary Ahern, a valued member of the Portlaoise Institute team, retired after many years of service in the teaching profession.
A good...
A 25km/h speed limit will apply on the M7 Dublin Limerick motorway this weekend
This weekend will see a 25km/h speed limit being put is on the busy M7M motorway from Dublin to Limerick at Kildare this weekend.
A...
Uisce Éireann announce improved water network for Mountmellick which ‘will deliver a more secure and...
An improved water network has been announced for a major Laois town which Uisce Éireann say "will deliver a more secure and reliable water...
2018 Remembered: Well-known Laois man’s horse claims big prize in Tramore
Portarlington shone in Tramore in April of this year as Augusta Gold claimed the bumper in Tramore.
The horse, owned by well-known GAA man Kieran Leavy...
Laois retained fire service begin three weeks of industrial action amidst crisis
"Retained fire services have been in crisis for quite some time." That is the view of Keith Lewis, a Portlaoise Fire Fighter and Fire...
Gardai renew appeal for missing Laois woman on the eve of 30th anniversary of...
Tomorrow, January 3, marks the 30th anniversary of the disappearance of 22-year-old Laois woman Imelda Keenan.
Imelda was last seen on Monday, January 3, 1994...
Valley Star Project – a climate-friendly reimagining of Mountmellick Christmas Tree
Mountmellick Christmas Tree Committee is embarking on an exciting new initiative in O’Connell Square that they say will be delivered by end of 2026.
The...
Laois driving licence services must be reinstated to the Council says local TD
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says that driving licence services should be reinstated to Laois County Council.
This comes after it was revealed last week...
Camross man flies the Laois flag proudly at Macra Mr Personality Festival 2022
The 15th Macra Mr Personality Festival took place in the Springhill Court Hotel on April 8 and 9 in Kilkenny.
The festival was hosted by...
Laois school all set for BT Young Scientist Exhibition
Heywood CS are all set to represent Laois at one of the biggest school science events in Europe next week.
The 54th BT Young Scientist...
Two projects announced to help house people with intellectual disabilities in Laois
Capital funding has been announced for two Laois disability projects which will help house local people with intellectual disabilities.
The two projects will provide a...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school host Christmas jumper day for St Vincent de Paul...
Students and staff at a Laois secondary school joined forces recently to fundraise for St Vincent de Paul.
Those in Mountrath Community School paid €2...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Thursday, May 28, 2020
Latest Coronavirus figures
1,639 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of eight from yesterday.
While there has been a total of...
Sadness in sporting and farming circles at the death of Mountmellick’s John Challoner
The death has occurred of John Challoner from Mountmellick at the age of 63.
John, originally from Mountbellew in Galway, worked as an agricultural advisor...
Forty ancient Laois sites found by amateur archaeologist
An amateur archaeologist says that he has discovered over 40 ancient sites in Laois.
Midlands 103 have reported that amateur archaeologist Simon Dowling identified the sites...
‘Ireland must act to immediately ban male participants from female sports’ Local TD says
A local TD has said “Ireland must act to immediately ban male participants from female sports.”
The statement came from Independent TD Carol Nolan, who previously...
Death occurs of young man in Westmeath with strong Laois connections
The death has occurred of Eoin Miller in Westmeath after a short illness at the age of 34. Eoin had strong Laois connections with...
Nine Player Portlaoise AFC Ladies side reach Shield final in dramatic circumstances
What a massive achievement!
Portlaoise Ladies traveled to an extremely wet Navan on Sunday evening last to face Torro United in the Martin Byrne Women's...
Explained: The essential groups of workers, retail outlets and the reasons you will be...
Ireland is waking up to even stricter restrictions than before after Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced details of a near lockdown on Friday night.
As of...
In Pictures: Portlaoise CBS ‘very proud’ as students receive 2024 Leaving Cert results
Principal of St Mary's CBS Portlaoise, Maura Murphy, says she is 'incredibly proud' as the 2024 group received their Leaving Cert results this morning.
Three...
Laois TD launches Bill to put ‘proper regulations in place’ regarding wind farms
A Laois TD has launched a Bill which are designed to put "proper regulations in place" surrounding wind farms.
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley says...
Laois hotel named as one of the best castle hotels in Europe
A Laois hotel has been named as one of the best castle hotels in Europe.
Historic Hotels Europe has named Castle Durrow as one of...
In Pictures: Laois community shines at All-Island Pride of Place Competition judging day
Laois showcased its community champions superbly on Friday September 16, when Ballinakill greeted the judges in the IPB All Island Pride of Place Competition...
Laois and Offaly disability services need adequate funding says local TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that “Budget 2024 has starved disability services in Laois and Offaly of funding.”
Referring to a Sinn...
