Coronavirus: 12 further deaths and 431 new cases – as Ireland to receive extra...
There have been 12 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 431 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today,...
Calls for community centre to be retained in Portlaoise housing estate
While it is always welcome to see more properties being returned to the council's social housing stock to tackle the waiting list, a vacant...
Eir looking to hire 50 new apprentices
Eir, Ireland’s largest telecommunications company, today announced plans to further expand its workforce by hiring up to 50 new apprentices.
Following a two year on-the-job...
Sadness in Portlaoise at the death of the much loved Jimmy Hilliard
The death has occurred in Portlaoise of Jimmy Hilliard, a much-loved community man who made a valued contribution to numerous groups around the town.
For...
34 Laois homes installed rooftop solar panels in January as Councillor encourages schools to...
New data has revealed that 34 homes across Laois installed solar panels in January with grant support from the SEAI, after a record-breaking year...
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...
More than 5,000 Laois people waiting for a driving or theory test
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has criticised Minister Eamon Ryan for 'the chaos his lack of action and difficulties he has caused for those...
Laois woman the big winner following Irish Guide Dogs Annual Draw
A Laois woman is the owner of a brand new car after she was named the winner of the Irish Guide Dogs Annual Draw.
Bernadette...
In Pictures: ‘Tour Round The Tower’ a big success as Laois Heritage week continues
Laois PPN hosted a "Tour Round the Tower" in partnership with Laois Heritage as part of Laois Heritage Week 2021 recently.
Timahoe Round Tower rises...
2019 Remembered: Laois hotel named as one of the best castle hotels in Europe
Back in April, this Laois hotel got a prestigious honour.
A Laois hotel has been named as one of the best castle hotels in Europe.
Historic...
Two brave Laois teenagers to skydive for Cystic Fibrosis
Two 16 year olds from Laois are planning to do a massive skydive to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland on Saturday April 14.
Cian...
Weekend Read: Centrepoint Shopping Centre – owners, asbestos and anti-social problems
"In all of my years as a County Councillor, I have never received as many calls about one single issue as a I have...
HSE invites people aged 55 and over for their next COVID-19 booster vaccine
The HSE is inviting people aged 55 years and older to make an appointment for their next COVID-19 booster dose.
People who are more than...
In Pictures: Rathdowney charity complete 220km cycle
Rathdowney was a hive of activity on Saturday morning as the Easy Rider cyclists set off on a 220km cycle to Waterford - and...
Eight Laois schools recognised for ‘outstanding environmental efforts’ at Green-Schools Awards 2025
Eight schools from across Laois were recognised for their outstanding environmental efforts at the recent Green-Schools Awards ceremony held in Kilkenny.
The ceremony celebrated the...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Nine further deaths and nine new cases
There have been a further nine deaths from Coronavirus and nine new cases confirmed by the Department of...
Local TD calls for ‘major safety concerns around E10 fuel’ to be address before...
Independent TD Carol Nolan has called for what she says are 'major safety concerns' surrounding E10 fuel to be addressed before it is introduced.
E10...
‘I think people are just surprised to see a young priest’: Fr David Vard...
As a 31-year-old who is an avid Munster rugby fan, is savvy on social media, enjoys travel and dotes on his nephew and nieces,...
Abbeyleix pupils pick up prestigious award at Fís Film Awards
Abbeyleix South National School pupils were crowned 'Best Mixed Media Award' at the FÍS Film Awards Ceremony.
The ceremony took place in in the Helix,...
New Year’s Day walk in Timahoe in memory of Johnny Dalton scaled back due...
The New Year's Day walk in Timahoe in memory of the late Johnny Dalton is being scaled back to a much smaller event due...
Fundraiser launched in bid to bring Christmas tree to Laois town once again
A fundraiser has been launched to raise money in order to bring a Christmas tree to a Laois town once again this year.
Portarlington has...
Now’s your chance to nominate your local heroes in Laois
The People of the Year awards is back and the search is on to find local heroes in Laois.
The awards are for, "ordinary people...
In Pictures: Big crowd in the chamber as well-known Laois man Teddy Fennelly receives...
A Laois man who was named the National Heritage Hero in 2022 received a Civic Reception recently.
This is the highest honour that Laois County...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Thursday, May 7, 2020
29 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,403 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 29 from yesterday.
It is...
Coronavirus: 28 new deaths and 763 new cases – 13 in Laois – as...
There have been 28 further Coronavirus-related deaths reported today and 763 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
27 of...
Scoil Chriost Ri named Ireland’s Sustainable Travel School of the Year
Scoil Chríost Rí has been named Ireland’s Sustainable Travel School of the Year at a ceremony in Dublin today.
An Taisce Green-Schools presented the school...
Success for Laois Student at BT Young Scientist Exhibition 2025
There was Laois success in the RDS last night as the award winners of the BT Young Scientist Exhibition for 2025 were unveiled.
Joshua Corbett,...
In Pictures: Laois woman among 50 Gaels who took part in coast-to-coast ‘Swim for...
Portlaoise woman Sinéad Ní Chuinn was among 50 Irish-language speakers who braved the cold waters of Ireland’s coastline in a powerful display of solidarity...
Laois Libraries to host online history talk on Labour movement in revolutionary decade
Laois Libraries is set to present Revolutionary Workers, an online talk with Terry Dunne, Laois Historian-in-Residence, and Francis Devine, labour historian.
This is the second...
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...
