Learning a new instrument and having fun – Vicarstown ukulele group strikes a chord
‘Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I’m begging of you, please don’t take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don’t take him even though you can
Jolene, Jolene.’
It’s a...
Laois woman speaks about following her Army dreams and becoming Defence Forces Recruit of...
Even though the number of women in the Defence Forces has risen over the years, there is still the perception that it is a...
Centenary of Barrowhouse Ambush to be remembered this weekend
History is all around us and that will be very much remembered this Saturday in the small rural community of Barrowhouse as they commemorate...
Message from Chief Executive of Laois County Council: STAY AWAY from public amenities and...
The Chief Executive of Laois County Council is urging people to stay away from public amenities as the country attempts to limit the spread...
Man missing from Carlow was last seen near Portlaoise Hospital
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 30-year-old, Rafal Filipowicz who is missing from his home at Green Road, Carlow.
Rafal...
Horse and foal rescued after being trapped for hours in Laois river
High drama ensued in Laois last night, as a horse and her foal were dramatically saved in a rescue attempt that took hours on...
Laois student named the inaugural winner of award in memory of late teacher
A Laois secondary school student has become the inaugural winner of an award which has been named in memory of a late teacher.
On Wednesday...
Serious concerns raised over ‘shocking speed’ as motorists pass Laois GAA ground
Serious concerns have been raised about the "shocking speed" at which motorists are driving past a Laois GAA ground.
The matter was brought before the...
Status Orange wind warning in place for Laois as Storm Jorge approaches
A Status Orange wind warning is in place for Laois from 6am on Saturday until 3am on Sunday.
The warning is in place for the...
In Pictures: World champion Doheny the star attraction as Portlaoise parade proves a big...
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors, Portlaoise
World champion boxer TJ Doheny was a special guest of honor at the Portlaoise St...
News Diary: Pieta House golf fundraiser, woman in agri contracting and GOAL Jersey Day
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI), the national association representing Agricultural/Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland, is staging its second Women...
An army of Laois dancers set to compete at World Irish Dancing Championships
70 Irish dancers from Laois are heading to the Waterfront Theatre in Belfast from Saturday to compete in the An Comhdhail World Irish Dance Championships.
35...
Trilogy Triathlon Club set to mark 21st anniversary with Celebration Night
Trilogy Triathlon Club are celebrating their 21st anniversary this year and are putting plans in place to mark the occasion.
The club are holding a...
In Pictures: Preston House and Palace Bar take poetic licence for Stoked launch
Two venues, Preston House and the Palace Bar, were a buzz with banter, lilting with laughter, sizzling with songs and stories and poets in...
HSE apologises to residents of Erkina House as decision to close facility ‘paused’
The HSE has apologised to the residents of a mental health facility in Laois and paused plans to shut their home.
The news surrounding Erkina House...
Hospital campaigner warns of ‘needless deaths’ in Portlaoise
One of the leading campaigners in Monaghan - where a similar campaign to the Portlaoise Hospital Action committee ran to save local services -...
Laois primary school perform for President Michael D Higgins at Ploughing Championships
The school band in Scoil Fionntáin Naofa, Shanahoe was invited to perform at the opening ceremony of the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska.
This was...
Excitement building in Laois town ahead of arrival of Operation Transformation TV cameras
The Laois town of Stradbally is well used to being thrust into the national spotlight - and it is set to do so again...
14 friends to climb Croagh Patrick as Fight for Johnny’s Girls continues at pace
On the last Sunday of July each year, thousands of people climb Croagh Patrick in Mayo for 'Reek Sunday'.
This year, they will be joined...
Laois ‘missing a trick’ by not doing more to promote Rock of Dunamase as...
Laois, as a county, is "missing a trick" by not doing more to promote the Rock of Dunamase as a major tourist destination.
That is...
Free travel for children extended to U-9s in Laois
The new TFI Child Leap Card has extended free travel in Laois across TFI services for children between 5 and 8 years of age.
Speaking...
Laois Partnership Company launches ‘new vision’ for network of local development companies in Ireland
Laois Partnership Company (LPC) recently launched the Local Development Companies Network (LDCN), formerly known as the Irish Local Development Network, at an event in...
Meeting to be arranged over pollution fears in Laois town over heavy traffic levels
A meeting is set to be held to discuss a solution to the heavy traffic volume levels that are being experienced in a Laois...
Coronavirus: 231 new cases but no further deaths as Dublin cases continue to rise
There have been no further Coronavirus related deaths - but there has been 231 new cases, with 133 of them in Dublin.
“The picture nationally...
Irish EU exit ‘Irexit’ billboard posted in Portlaoise
A Brexit-style billboard has been posted in Portlaoise, encouraging Irish people to follow suit of our counterparts across the Irish Sea and leave the...
Coronavirus: Eight further deaths and 6,888 new cases – 105 of them in Laois
There have been a further eight Coronavirus-related deaths and 6,888 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
105 of the new...
Contribution of Laois to Concern charity to be recognised
The contribution of Laois people towards Concern Worldwide’s work over the last 50 years will be celebrated at a special event in Portlaoise on...
In Pictures: Latest edition of Laois Leaves Festival of Writing & Music a big...
The Leaves Festival of Writing & Music returned to Laois earlier this month and proved a big success.
Events brought a vibrant celebration of Irish...
All the results and some great pictures as Laois Ploughing celebrates 50 years
Laois ploughing celebrated its 50th Laois County Ploughing match in style over the weekend.
OPEN INTERMEDIATE CONVENTIONAL
1st - Billy Donnelly
2nd - Martin Reilly
3rd - David...
Erkina River Festival set to return after long Covid-19 absence
Woodenbridge Stage will host their first Erkina River Festival since the Covid-19 pandemic.
The festival promises to be an action packed event with a wide-range...
