Grant approved to improve water quality and biodiversity in Portlaoise
A grant of close to €40,000 has been awarded to a water quality project in Portlaoise to work towards an improvement of water quality...
New scheme aimed at increasing outdoor dining capacity in Laois launched
A new scheme aimed at boosting the hospitality sector across Laois by developing and increasing their outdoor seating capacity has been launched.
So says Fine...
€12,000 awarded to Laois Tidy Towns groups under Biodiversity Fund
€12,000 has been awarded to Portlaoise and Abbeyleix Tidy Towns groups through the Biodiversity Fund.
Both Portlaoise Tidy Towns and Abbeyleix Tidy Towns will receive...
Portlaoise Rotary club hosting Bikes4Africa collection day
The Rotary Club of Portlaoise will host a Bikes4Africa collection day on Sunday May 20 from 11am to 4pm
For the last number of years,...
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...
Shock and sadness in Laois town as mother of three passes away suddenly
There is shock and sadness in Portarlington following the news that a mother of three has passed away.
Denise Geoghegan passed away suddenly on Tuesday...
Towards a Future Floating – An exhibition of work in conjuction with Laois Arthouse...
Towards a Future Floating - An exhibition of work by artists Bernadette Kiely and Amelia Caulfield has been announced in a joint effort alongside...
Civic reception confirmed for local basketball legend
Laois County Council have confirmed that a Civic Reception is being held to honour the contribution of Seamus Dooley, a man who has made...
Good news for Laois commuters regarding Dublin-Limerick bus service
On Friday the news broke that the JJ Kavanagh's bus route from Dublin to Limerick serving Borris-in-Ossory, Mountrath and Castletown would no longer stop...
Local group selling community calendars in aid of SOSAD charity
A new Laois branch for the SOSAD Charity was set up in 2021 and a local business are currently selling calendars to raise funds.
Gló...
Timahoe ladies football club make presentation to two charities close to their heart
The Timahoe Ladies Football club is a close-knit community as well a sports team and the friendships forged over years of tough training, tight...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Institute celebrates record graduate numbers with dual ceremonies
Portlaoise Institute proudly celebrated the achievements of its students recently, hosting two graduation ceremonies at the Killeshin Hotel.
The dual events were held to accommodate...
Artist Aileen Donovan unveils painting of Dysart Enos old Church
A painting has been unveiled of the Dysart Enos old Church by artist Aileen Donovan at Park-Ratheniska GAA Club.
This project was funded by Creative...
Portlaoise College welcomes record crowd to Open Evening
Porlaoise College welcomed over 600 parents and their children to their Open Evening on Thursday, 26 September.
The guests were greeted by class Prefects with...
Clonenagh National School’s Summer Fete set to return after four year absence
After a four year absence, the Clonenagh National School Summer Fete will return on Sunday, June 11 from 1-5pm.
It promises to be a fun...
In Pictures: Leaving Cert delight in Portlaoise CBS while Knockbeg College student achieves 625
There were plenty of smiling faces in Portlaoise CBS yesterday as the lads received their Leaving Cert results.
Many students are going on to study...
‘Something for everyone’ says Macra short story winner on the value of the organisation
Macra na Feirme has been a mainstay of Irish rural life since the 1940s and given that its first headquarters was in Athy, it's...
High speed broadband is coming at last – and a Laois man will deliver...
Sure, there have been lots of promises and lots of delays when it comes to high-speed broadband. But a solution seems finally in sight.
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...
Laois man completes Everest climb in aid of local charity
A local man has completed his climb of Mount Everest in aid of the Midlands Down Syndrome Centre.
Colm Swayne, who is originally from Stradbally...
Almost €1 million per year ‘bad use of taxpayers’ money’ on rented public service...
Almost €920,000 per year is being spent by the government to rent offices in Laois for the public service.
This, according to Sinn Fein TD...
‘Minister confirms cost of report on Ireland’s energy security has reached €170,000’ says local...
Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has confirmed that the report on the review of Ireland’s energy security will be published before the end of 2022.
Minister...
Death occurs of former Laois journalist Fidelma Freney
The death has taken place of Fidelma Freney, a Portlaoise resident who worked for a long number of years in the Leinster Express and was News...
Government urged to address youth funding in upcoming budget with Laois/Offaly lowest funded region...
A local TD has brought before the Dáil the issue of acutely low funding for the Laois Offally Educate Together Board (LOETB).
Sinn Féin's Brian...
Portlaoise lake clean up under way after oil spill
A specialist company was called in to undertake a clean up of oil from a lake in a Portlaoise housing estate recently.
The detection of...
Laois butcher set to lead Team Ireland at World Butchers’ event in Paris
Mark Williams, from Laois, is set to be part of the Irish team at the prestigious World Butchers’ Event in Paris at the end...
Golden rosary beads and rose on display to make 50th anniversary of Portlaoise Parish...
The Portlaoise Parish Lourdes Pilgrimage Committee celebrated their 50th year of leading pilgrimages to Lourdes on their annual trip last July.
The pilgrimage was established...
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...
Local sawmills forced to import timber as Laois TD calls for urgent action
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called for urgent to sort out timber supplies.
According to the Sinn Fein TD, sawmills in the county are being...
Tourism Connect brings together the great and the good of Laois tourism
Tourism Connect - a tourism industry and networking event led by Fáilte Ireland - was held recently at Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
The event was...
