In Pictures: Paddock NS help those less fortunate at Christmas
Paddock NS did their bit to help the less fortunate this Christmas by donating six large boxes of non-perishable food items.
Breakfast items, tinned food,...
The phenomenal Barrowhouse and Killeen annual tractor run is back
The phenomenal Barrowhouse and Killeen annual tractor run is back for another year and has kept on an amazing trait it introduced last year...
BREAKING: Emergency services on the scene as former Laois shopping centre on fire
Emergency services are attending the scene of a fire at a former shopping centre in Laois.
The blaze broke out on the Mountrath Road on...
Fr Paddy’s ‘All Will Be Well’ set to be a bestseller
A new book by popular Portlaoise curate Fr Paddy Byrne is set to be a best-seller with keen interest in his first book.
It is...
Blind Laois man to climb Croagh Patrick for cause close to his heart
There ain't no mountain high enough for Portlaoise man George Percy.
On Sunday 6 May, George and 16 others will climb the 764 summit of...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Hospital launches community midwifery-led clinic and antenatal education
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Maternity Services has announced two exciting new developments in maternity care for women of the midlands.
A Community Midwifery-Led Clinic and...
Toll set to increase on M7/M8 from January 1
Motorists are set to be hit with an increase on the M7/M8 toll outside Portlaoise - as well as at most other tolls around...
Portlaoise Hospital helping to raise awareness of signs and symptoms of sepsis
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has launched a campaign to highlight the signs and symptoms of the life-threatening condition, sepsis.
Activities taking place in the hospital...
Laois Youth Theatre is back and welcoming new members
The Laois Youth Theatre is back!
Laois Youth Theatre resumes on Friday, October 12 in the Laois Music Centre, (Old Scoil Mhuire), Church Street, Portlaoise...
Local Minister calls for abortion review to examine lack of services in Midlands
A review of abortion services in Ireland is being welcomed by Minister Pippa Hackett - but she wants to see the lack of services...
Tributes paid in Arles NS as long-serving teacher who became acting principal retires
Hailed as an ‘unwavering pillar’ of Arles National School for many years, Ms Catherine Lawlor’s dedication and guidance was highlighted recently as she celebrated...
South African tribute to tragic Laois woman as memorial service set to be held...
A memorial service will be held in Portlaoise Parish church for the late Aisling Heath (nee McCormack) who died suddenly in South Africa last...
Contract signed for implementation of Mountmellick Flood Relief scheme
A contract has been signed to begin work on a detailed design and implementation of a Flood Relief Scheme in Mountmellick, a town that...
Laois Partnership welcome increased government funding for next two years
Laois Partnership Company has welcomed an increased government allocation of €70 million in 2021 & 2022 for the LEADER Programme.
They Laois group are a...
Brigid’s Day Charity Brunch held in aid of Heritage House
Heritage House have organised a lovely event to mark Brigid's Day, or Imbolc, 2020.
All proceeds go towards the upkeep of The Old North School...
Archbishop Martin to speak in local school for annual memorial lecture
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will deliver the third annual Fr Peter Garvey Memorial Lecture in Cistercian College Roscrea next Wednesday, March 4.
The lecture takes place...
Fr Paddy pays tribute to ‘inspirational’ Stradbally man
The passing of Bernard Fitzpatrick from our faith community leaves a large loss.
Not just to his beloved family and friends but to so many...
‘Government must maintain and increase supports for 1,724 people living with epilepsy in Laois-Offaly’...
Independent TD for Laois and Offaly, Carol Nolan, has extended her support to the 1,724 people within the constituency who are currently living with...
‘Bog Road’ novel inspired by Laois to be launched this evening
A dark fantasy novel set in Laois will be fittingly launched in the county town on Saturday during Celtic Con, the midland comic convention.
The...
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...
Generousity pours in following senseless act of violence in ‘homophobic attack’
Victims of a savage attack in Portlaoise two weeks ago have received a flood of generousity since what they consider to be a homophobic...
Coronavirus: 101 further deaths and 879 new cases – 16 of them in Laois
There have been a further 101 Coronavirus-related deaths and 879 new cases announced this evening by the health authorities.
83 of these deaths occurred in...
Coronavirus: 13 further deaths and 456 new cases – 9 of them in Laois
There have been 13 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 456 new cases announced this evening - though a technical issue in the reporting of cases...
‘Midlands ambulance service falling short of targets’ says Laois TD
Figures obtained by Sinn Féin this week show a deepening crisis in the ambulance service and target response times being completely missed.
Local Sinn Féin...
Sadness at passing of cancer campaigner Mary Seale
Widespread sadness has greeted the death of popular Portlaoise woman, Mary Seale.
“Mary was a woman of strength, determination and resilience. May she rest in...
‘Absolutely vital that we see immediate nationwide access to cancer services’ says local TD
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, says it is 'absolutely vital that we see immediate nationwide access to cancer services'.
She raised the urgent need...
High-profile event as two well-known personalities to launch fundraising cookbook for Laois primary school
The week has come for a former RTE newsreader and a culinary queen to come together to launch a cookbook for a Laois primary...
Laois group against controversial power project issue statement after national exposé
A Laois group who have strongly opposed the planned building of a huge substation for nearly a decade in their area have issued a...
Plans in place to revive Past Pupils Golf Society in memory of beloved late...
Plans are in place to revive the Portlaoise CBS Past Pupils Golf Society and rename it in memory of a beloved late teacher.
John Duggan...
Irish Water ‘bridges the gap for growth in Ballyroan’ as work commences on wastewater...
Uisce Eireann, formerly known as Irish Water, has announced it has begun a huge piece of infrastructural work in Ballyroan.
The company says that work...
