Death occurs of Paddy Fitzpatrick of the famed Knights Showband
The death has occurred of Paddy Fitzpatrick from Rosenallis, a highly-regarded former employee of Laois County Council, as well as renowned community man and...
Ireland on foot: Laois teenager among four students taking ‘steps against cancer’ in mammoth...
A young Laois person is among four teenagers who are walking from Mizen Head in Cork to Malin Head in Donegal in aid of...
Family fun run and walk on this weekend in Colt GAA
Colt GAA are hosting a family fun run and walk this Sunday as a fundraiser.
The fundraiser is in aid of the development of their...
40 apartments in Portarlington sell for €1.5 million
40 apartments and three houses fetched a staggering €1.5 million at an auction this morning.
The lot, which is at Riverside on the Offaly side...
Guards continue to encourage people to comply with health guidelines
A high-ranking member of An Garda Síochána has appealed with the public to continue observing the strict health guidelines as the battle to contain...
New special needs classrooms announced for Portarlington
Coláiste Íosagáin in Portarlington will receive funding to provide a new classroom for special needs children with special educational needs.
As well as this, the...
Planning permission sought to refurbish and reconstruct derelict building at Laois train station
Planning permission has been submitted on behalf of Irish Rail to refurbish and reconstruct a derelict building at a Laois train station.
Sinn Fein Councillor...
Laois politicians call for emergency funding for mental health charity
Two Laois politicians have issued an urgent call for immediate Government funding to prevent the closure of SOSAD, a vital mental health charity that...
Abbeyleix school visit prompts Senator to again call for urgent action
Following a visit to Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix this week, Senator Pippa Hackett has again called on the Department of Education to take immediate...
Thanks to musicians, sports clubs, customers and staff as Laois pub closes its doors
Pubs around the country are closed at present due to the Covid-19 pandemic - but one of them has announced that it will not...
Well-known Laois man set to appear on First Dates Ireland
A well-known figure in Laois GAA and camogie circles is set to appear on the upcoming series of First Dates Ireland - which begins...
Warm tribute paid to Barbara Lawlor, the Laois woman who was a key Fianna...
The death has occurred of Laois native Barbara Lawlor in Dublin, with her political ally Conor Lenihan leading the tributes with a heart-felt post...
Laois girl in New Zealand launches fundraiser for small businesses for support up to...
With the current lockdown causing local small businesses to close down for a third time in Laois, a fundraiser has been launched to raise...
CANCELLED: Popular St Patrick’s Day parade in Laois will not go ahead this year
A popular St Patrick's Day parade in Laois will not take place this year.
St Patrick's Day celebrations in Portarlington have been called off due...
Laois students book their places at Young Chef regional final
Two local students will represent Laois at the regional section of a Young Chef competition this weekend after coming through the Laois final this...
Laois TD confirms more than €18 million allocated for road improvements 2023
Minister Sean Fleming has confirmed the total government allocation of €18,860,448 for the improvement and upkeep of roads in Laois for 2023.
In recent days,...
Massive success as Camross Comhaltas claim All-Ireland title in Scoraíocht competition
It was another very successful weekend Camross Comhaltas on the competitions front with the senior group securing an All-Ireland title.
They claimed success in the...
New Laois tourism attraction opens its doors following €250,000 Fáilte Ireland investment
Making Tracks, a low carbon, slow tourism enterprise, located in Ballybrophy, comprising of glamping, horse drawn wagon tours and Irish Country House hostel is...
Laois turf cutters ‘can’t be left in the cold’ says Sinn Fein TD
Laois turf cutters cannot 'be left in the cold' this year - Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says.
The Laois TD says that they are...
HSE set to resume Laois/Offaly School Vaccination Programme ‘in coming weeks’
The HSE is set to resume the School Vaccination Programme in Laois 'in the coming weeks'.
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan relayed the news to LaoisToday...
Portlaoise school celebrates two Science Olympiads
One school in Laois is celebrating two participants in the Science Olympiad finals.
Scoil Chriost Rí had two participants in the Science Olympiad medals at the...
Fundraiser launched to save Portarlington Christmas tree
In its 35th year this year, the Christmas tree in Portarlington is under threat as Covid-19 has hampered the committee's abilities to fundraise.
A GoFundMe...
Ballyroan 10 mile and Santa Fun Run us on this weekend
The Ballyroan 10 Mile is back for another year!
The race, which is on this Saturday, December 8, will be run over 10 miles along...
Call for Laois performers to take part in major community variety show for new...
Laois's newest mental health charity are putting together their first fundraiser - but they need all of the community's help in order to make...
Paul Williams leads very successful Woodenbridge walk
Crime reporter Paul Williams led the Woodenbridge walk yesterday (Sunday) as locals turned out to back fundraising for a fight against crime in the...
Road closures, power outages and a tree falling on a car – Ophelia update...
Laois County Council and An Garda Siochana Crisis Management Team have issued an update this lunch time as Ex Hurricane Ophelia is inflicting serious...
Laois man was world renowned cinematographer
Jack Conroy who has died in Naas was a world renowned cinematographer, who at the height of his career was a much sought after...
Well-known journalist pens wonderful tribute to his late father
A former general election candidate in Laois-Offaly has paid a moving tribute to his father who died recently.
Jim O’Brien lived for many years in...
Local group tackle Croagh Patrick in aid of Renal Dialysis unit in Tullamore
On Saturday last a group of local people took on the challenge of climbing Croagh Patrick in aid of the Renal Dialysis unit in Tullamore. ...
Volunteers wanted to help build Abbeyleix Bog bridge
Volunteers are being asked to come along to help complete a bog bridge at Abbeyleix Bog on Saturday.
This latest piece of infrastructure will add...
