In Pictures: Glitz and glamour at the Portlaoise College Debs
The 2024 debs season in Laois is underway and there was serious style in Portlaoise on Sunday evening.
The class of 2024 from Portlaoise College...
Slieve Bloom mountain bike trail to benefit as part of €10 million cash injection
Over €10 million has been announced for a mountain biking scheme across seven counties, including the Slieve Blooms in Laois and Offaly.
This is part...
Laois woman Down Under to take part in charity boxing match to raise funds...
A Laois woman living in Australia is set to take part in a charity boxing match next month with all funds raised going to...
Laois County Council’s Live Well Expo wins national Age Friendly Award
Laois County Council’s flagship Health and Wellbeing Event, the Live Well Expo, was honoured with the Active and Healthy Ageing Award at the annual...
Decline in Defence Force numbers is a serious cause for concern says local TD
Figures released today show that Defence Force numbers continue to drop despite recent recruitment drives.
There are 100 fewer defence forces personnel now than...
Portlaoise Educate Together turns blue for World Autism Awarness Day
Portlaoise Educate Together NS celebrated World Autism Awareness Day on Friday 31st March by encouraging all children and staff to wear blue in honour...
Laois man’s stunning picture of local wood named Teagasc Forest Photo Competition winner
A Laois man has been named the overall winner of the Teagasc Forest Photo Competition for 2021.
The ‘Celebrating Our Forests and Wood Use’ competition...
Laois TDs outline ongoing situation regarding new building for Kolbe Special School
Two Laois TDs have outlined the current situation regarding the new building for Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise.
Fine Gael's Charlie Flanagan and Fianna Fail's...
Portlaoise College launches fundraiser: ‘Spin for the Outdoor Gym’
Portlaoise College in association with their parents council are delighted to launch "Spin for the Outdoor Gym" fundraiser to raise funds for a state...
Irish Wheelchair Association to hold open day in Portlaoise
The Irish Wheelchair Association are set to have an open day/ showcase of art this coming Wednesday the 4th of December.
The event is aimed...
UPDATED: The list of schools that are closed as the county remains covered in...
A number of schools around the county are closed today because of the snow and ice, although more have announced that they are opening...
In Pictures: Mountmellick Community School Musical – Return to the 80’s – a huge...
The musical ‘Return to the 80’s’ was held in the Mountmellick Arts Centre on November 31 and December 1 by Mountmellick Community School.
The cast...
In Pictures: First Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade since 2019 proves big success
For the first time since 2019, the St Patrick's Day Parade returned to Portlaoise.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020, there has been no...
Snowfall in Laois of up to 30 cm predicted next week
Parts of Laois could be hit with heavy snowfall of between 20 and 30 centimetres of snow next week, according a local meteorologist.
Cathal Nolan...
Sadness following the passing of a Laois man who made a huge impact on...
There is sadness both in Ireland and abroad following the passing of a much-loved Laois man this week.
Jack Cuddy, 2 Mill Lane, Mountrath and...
Dáithí Ó Sé invites Laois to tea to mark the 25th anniversary of Alzheimer’s...
RTÉ and Rose of Tralee presenter Dáithí Ó Sé is calling on the nation to host a Tea Day in aid of The Alzheimer...
Laois man seeking to achieve World Record for charity fundraiser at Ploughing Championships
Dairy farmer turned massage therapist Patrick Kelly from Castletown will attempt to set a world record in driving a tractor and trailer in reverse...
Vintage run fundraises for Castletown memorial to honour the many young people from the...
The newly formed Castletown Vintage Club will hold a tractor and car run this Saturday, May 20, to fundraise for a new memorial marking...
A fourth Vitality Hub announced for Laois will ‘support physical activities, sports and wellness...
Laois Sports Partnership, in association with Sport Ireland, have announced that Laois have received funding for their fourth Community Sports and Physical Activity Hub.
This...
Mountmellick councillor vents anger over council refusal to provide loading bay
Mountmellick councillor Paddy Bracken has hit out strongly at Laois County Council over their decision not to install a suitable loading bay for businesses...
Portlaoise slimmer loses 13 stone in 16 months and is ready for mini marathon
A Portlaoise woman who has lost 13 stone in just over a year and is set to run in the Dublin women's mini marathon...
Promotion of literacy and reading see Portlaoise College achieve Wellread National Award
Members of the Portlaoise College Wellread Committee attended the Wellread National Awards this week where their good work was honoured.
At this ceremony, schools from...
Seven Laois outdoor projects share almost €220,000
A new lakeside trail in Kilminchy and a cycle hub in Durrow are among the seven outdoor projects in Laois that have been granted...
Queen of the Ploughing Championships makes presentation to the Cuisle Centre Portlaoise
The Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association, Anna May McHugh, recently made a presentation to the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise.
She presented a cheque...
Exhibition opening is first event of the Laois Bealtaine Festival
A large crowd attended the launch of “ Fiesta” , at Laois Arthouse, Stradbally on Wednesday 1st May.
The exhibition includes 21 individual paintings by...
€840,000 IT funding for Laois schools as Sports Capital Grants open
Every school in Laois will receive part of the €840,000 in grant funding that has been allocated by the Department of Education recently for...
Laois school’s Parent’s Choir going from strength to strength with plans for performance coming...
Portlaoise College has always had a strong community spirit consisting of management, staff, students and parents.
Sinead Walsh is the Chairperson of the Parent's Council...
‘Ash Dieback in public urban areas is not a significant issue in County Laois’...
"Ash Dieback in public urban areas is not a significant issue in County Laois," local Councillors have been told.
Fine Gael Cllr Thomasina Connell had called...
Almost €16,000 raised for Midlands Down Syndrome Centre as three Portlaoise employees complete cycle
Three Portlaoise employees have raised almost €16,000 in aid of Midlands Down Syndrome Centre following a marathon cycle.
Conor McGarry, David Phelan and Johan Erasmus...
Portlaoise Law student to experience the US Justice system this summer
It’ll be an interesting summer for Portlaois student, Precious Abebe as she’s set to see the notorious US justice system from the inside.
Precious, who...
