Exciting lineup as Laois GAA club set to launch new initiative
Borris-in-Ossory Kilcotton may have lost the county final, but that won't stop them in doing something for the community.
They are launching "BK Connects" on...
Laois Macra to host country music night fundraiser in Durrow
Laois Macra is gearing up for a great night out next Saturday, November 8, as the club hosts a Country Music Night in the...
In Pictures: 97th anniversary of first ever transatlantic east-west flight marked in Laois
On Saturday last, the annual commemoration took place of the first ever transatlantic east-west flight in which Portlaoise man Col. James Fitzmaurice took part...
Laois Down Syndrome harvesting new crop of shamrock ahead of St Patrick’s Day fundraiser
Laois Down Syndrome (LDS) are set to begin harvesting their new crop of shamrock tomorrow morning, Wednesday, March 5.
Every year, LDS purchase skillets of...
In Pictures: Big crowd in attendance as Mountmellick launches Draft Town Centre First Plan
A step-by-step guide has been outlined for members of the community to help their voices be heard following the launch of the Draft Town...
Weekend Read: Chef Sam Moody on his background, working in Ballyfin Demesne and his...
Sam Moody is all about connection: connection with the community; connection with the customers; connection with the producers; and connection with the soil.
The English-born...
Funeral details announced for Sean Clear, the young Laois man who died tragically in...
Provisional funeral arrangements have been announced for Sean Clear, the young Laois man who was killed in a tragic accident in New Zealand.
From Ballacolla,...
Eight Laois schools recognised for ‘outstanding environmental efforts’ at Green-Schools Awards 2025
Eight schools from across Laois were recognised for their outstanding environmental efforts at the recent Green-Schools Awards ceremony held in Kilkenny.
The ceremony celebrated the...
Live gig planned on Saturday evening in aid of Laois Domestic Abuse Service
A live gig aimed at raising much needed funds for the Laois Domestic Abuse Service will take place on Saturday.
Monsters of Craic will take...
Google Developer Group to launch in Portlaoise later this month
Portlaoise is set to become the newest addition to the global Google Developer Groups (GDG) network with the launch of the GDG Portlaoise.
The official...
‘It gives them the respect that they deserve’ – Great joy as students settle...
There was a tremendous atmosphere in St Francis School yesterday as the students and staff settled in to their brand new building.
On a phased...
In Pictures: End of an era as Laois primary school bid farewell to 120-year-old...
Last week marked the end of an era in the small rural community of Trumera, as the local primary school students said farewell to...
Covid takes another local event as annual Christmas Tractor Run a no go this...
The Annual Tractor Run held by Clonenagh National School, Mountrath, usually takes place in Coolrain village on December 28 every year.
However, due to...
Coronavirus: 32 further cases announced today – the highest figure in a month
There were no new deaths of people with Covid-19 and 32 new cases reported in the State by the National Public Health Emergency Team...
In Pictures: Durrow the venue as Laois Public Participation Network hosts midlands region meeting
Laois Public Participation Netowrk welcomed delegates from across the Midlands for the Midlands Region PPN Meeting at the end of March.
The wonderful Castle Durrow...
Get your gears going for the Laois Down Syndrome Ireland Tractor Run
Calling all tractor, car and vintage enthusiasts - the Laois branch of Down Syndrome Ireland are holding their annual Tractor Run on Sunday, September...
Emergency services attending the scene of a fire in Portlaoise
Emergency services are currently on the scene of a fire on a road near the Portlaoise Plaza off the M7.
A blaze broke out this...
Laois students celebrate cycling success at National Awards in Galway
Four cycling ambassadors from Portlaoise College; Aeon, Celina, Kinga, and Emilia — have been recognised for their leadership and innovation in promoting cycling among...
Laois ‘missing a trick’ by not ‘tapping into the booming market for motorhome and...
A local County Councillor has said that Laois is "missing a trick" when it comes to "tapping into the booming market for motorhome and...
Laois farm support organisation shortlisted in national sustainability awards
Embrace FARM in Shanahoe has been shortlisted for the RDS Sustainability Awards in the Rural Social Impact Award category.
These awards aim to celebrate not...
Sadness in GAA circles at tragic death of Lester Ryan
The GAA world was shocked yesterday evening with the news of the tragic death of Lester Ryan, the Kilkenny man who was known across...
Charity is at the heart of this Stradbally Christmas fair
Christmas time is all about giving, and that is is exactly what the crafters in Stradbally Country Market's Christmas Fair are doing this Saturday...
Clonaslee Wheelchair Basketball Club bolstered by welcome new sponsorship
A Laois wheelchair group has been bolstered by a recent new sponsorship - a welcome Christmas present for the club.
Clonaslee Wheelchair Basketball Club were...
Death occurs in America of respected Laois athlete and former sports journalist
The sudden death has taken place in Houston of Joe Conway from Portlaoise, a well known athlete who competed with Ballyfin AC in the...
Status Yellow weather warning in place for Laois this weekend
A new Status Yellow rainfall warning has been issued by Met Éireann for all counties in Leinster for this weekend.
Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal and...
Report states people are unlikely to visit their doctor due to cost and pressure...
A recently published report has highlighted
MyClinic published the report and based their survey on almost 500 people, hailing from Laois and throughout the country....
In Pictures: All the best images from Culture Night in Mountrath and Emo
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts.
It seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied...
Deep sadness as a great Laois and Stradbally GAA Gael passes away
There is deep sadness in Stradbally today following news of the passing of Ted 'Teddy' Delaney.
Mr Delaney, of Kylebeg, Stradbally, in Laois, passed peacefully...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Latest Figures
1,710 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of three from yesterday.
While there has been a total of eight...
Laois County Councillors support new proposal to increase Local Property Tax
The Local Property Tax (LPT) is set to increase by 5% in Laois after County Councillors were close to unanimous in their support of...
