Cheque presentation to Laois Alzheimers branch
Students from Portarlington recently raised over €2,000 for the Laois Alzheimers Branch following a sponsored walk.
Last September Laois Alzheimer’s had the mobile unit in...
Local Laois group once again call for ESB/Eirgrid to withdraw substation project
A community group in Ratheniska that have been campaigning for 12 years have once again called for Eirgrid and ESB to apologise to their...
Government body commits to fund more new homes in Laois at stakeholder engagement event
Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI), set up by the Government to fund the delivery of new homes, has outlined its plans to fund more...
In Pictures: Memorial bench for much loved Laois man unveiled on one year anniversary
Today marks the one year anniversary of Raymond Dunne's passing and a lovely event in his memory was held over the weekend.
Raymond 'Ray' Dunne,...
Christmas lights and carols as Durrow to host artisan food and craft market this...
Durrow should be a hive of activity this Sunday, November 28, for the Laois Artisan Food and Craft Market.
Showcasing the best of Irish artisan...
Rotimi honoured to launch ‘Community of Belonging’ initiative in Portlaoise
When Nigerian-born Rotimi Adebari was elected as Mayor of Portlaoise in 2007 he made headlines all over the world.
As the first black mayor in...
Laois among the counties with the highest increased rate of children overdue for disability...
A report released by RTÉ today shows that the midlands has the highest rate of increases of children overdue for disability or a suspected...
Ossory Show Society bestowed with the biggest official honour of Laois
From its beginnings in 1898, the Ossory Show is one of the most prestigious and long-running agricultural shows in the country.
The Ossory Agricultural hosts...
Mountrath CS launch ‘Turn On The Lights’ campaign
Mountrath Community School has launched a petition calling for public lighting to be installed outside the school.
Since Mountrath CS opened its doors in September...
Nowhere to bury the dead in Clonaslee
There are fears that family members won’t be able to bury their loved ones in the cemetery in Clonaslee.
“Plots are not being allocated,” Cllr...
Laois Rose Hyland makes trip to volunteer in Chernobyl
2016 Laois Rose Kate Hyland, has just returned from an emotional volunteering trip to Belarus with Adi Roche and Chernobyl Children International.
The 27 year...
In Pictures: Crowds turn up the pace at Ballacolla 5k fundraising run
Huge crowds turned out to the Ballacolla before and after-school Den fundraising run on Wednesday, August 8.
Over 120 people took part in the 5km...
“I was so nervous, but when I got out there I had so much...
Laois Rose Grainne Hogan took to the Dome Stage last night and did the whole county proud as she wowed presenter Dáithí Ó Sé...
In Pictures: All smiles as Rathdowney-Errill host success golf classic
The Annual Rathdowney-Errill GAA Golf Classic took place in the beautiful surroundings of Rathdowney Golf Club recently.
Over the years the event has established itself...
Government allocates more than €13 million for the improvement of roads in Laois
Almost €13.5 million will be spent on improvements to roads and cycling infrastructure following a government announcement.
The majority of the money, €6,549,000, will be...
In Pictures: All smiles and plenty of noise as St Patrick’s BNS fly the...
One of the most anticipated matches of the year takes place on Sunday when two of Laois's biggest towns collide.
Defending champions Portarlington will face...
Almost €700,000 in funding for projects in Durrow and Portlaoise under Outdoor Recreation scheme
Just under €700,000 in funding has been confirmed for two Laois projects under the Government's Outdoor Recreational Investment Scheme.
The Durrow Community/Family Cycle Trails have...
Case made for Laois secondary school to receive brand new sports hall
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is calling on the Minister for Education to approve funding for a sports hall at St Fergal’s College...
Sadness in Courtwood and Belgrove communities at death of Clare Dunne
There was sadness in the Courtwood and Belgrove communities this week at the death of Clare Dunne after a short illness.
Clare was originally a...
In Pictures: Music Generation Laois hosts Trad Summer School
The Courtyard Venue in Kavanagh's Portlaoise played host to a Trad Summer School recently.
The Trad Summer School was ran by Music Generation Laois.
The summer...
In Pictures: Fountains of Abbeyleix and prehistoric pottery in Mountrath at Heritage Week
Laois Heritage Week took place from August 13–21 in venues across the county.
It celebrated all the best of the built, natural and cultural Heritage...
Tree planted, time-capsule buried and balloons released as Laois primary school celebrates 75 years
There were great celebrations in Crettyard yesterday as a Laois primary school celebrated 75 years since it first opened its doors.
Newtown National School basked...
They’re giving great weather for the week …
There's nothing like a good spell of weather - and we're supposed to be in for a good one again this week with temperatures...
Musicians sing the praises of popular Portlaoise drummer following sad passing
The family of a popular Portlaoise man have been joined by musicians all over the Town and across the county in mourning the passing...
Kind-hearted 78-year-old Laois woman set to take part in Concern Worldwide Fast this month
Local volunteer Alice Culliton is once again taking part in the Concern Fast and invites everyone to support her effort to help Concern Worldwide...
Four Laois ETB Schools Launch STEAM Programmme
A new initiative from LOETB and Laois and Offaly County Councils will see four Laois post-primary schools benefit from €10,000 worth of STEAM (Science...
Laois students secure Dragons Den funding for their school
Students from St Mary’s CBS, Portlaoise secured €270 in funding to advance their project aimed at making their school more inclusive for visually impaired...
Deep sadness in Laois town as teenager passes away following brave cancer battle
There is deep sadness in Mountmellick this morning following the news that a teenage boy has passed away following a cancer battle.
14-year-old Eoin Coss...
Death of a well-known solicitor and founding member of Portlaoise Rugby Club
The death has taken place of the well known Portlaoise solicitor, Philip Meagher Snr.
Mr Meagher died at the age of 93, today Thursday September...
Former Town Commissioner and one of county’s oldest citizens both pass away
The deaths have taken place of one of the county’s most senior citizens in his 102nd year and also of a former Mountmellick Town...
