In Pictures: Alan Meredith launches solo exhibition in Stradbally
Artist, Alan Meredith launched his first solo exhibition in Laois Arthouse on May 11 in Stradbally.
The exhibition remains open until June 21 Tuesday to...
Urgent need for addiction support services and education in County Laois
There is an urgent need for enhanced addiction support services and education in the community in County Laois.
That is according to Independent County Councillor...
Social media campaign set up for Mountmellick boy to star on worldwide chatshow ‘Ellen’
Could you imagine what joy it would bring if this happened?
A Laois mother has put out a heartfelt appeal on social media to give...
In Pictures: Mighty craic at Timahoe Easter Egg Hunt and novelty Tractor Run
Tigh Mochua le chéile held their annual Easter egg hunt and kids novelty Tractor Run on Saturday in Timahoe.
The event was a huge success...
Two Laois towns among 68 to have sewage monitored for Covid-19
A National SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Wastewater Surveillance Programme is set to begin this month, and two Laois towns are taking part.
Portlaoise and Portarlington are among...
‘National Ambulance Service notified of 100 incidents of assaults against staff’ says local TD
Information provided by the National Ambulance Service (NAS) to the Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has revealed that the Service has recorded 100...
EU to decide on issues around Cullenagh mountain wind farm
A High Court judge is to ask the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) to decide issues concerning Coillte’s environmental responsibilities in relation...
Portarlington dad raises funds for Irish Cancer Society by climbing Kilamanjaro
A young Portarlington dad has raised thousands of euro by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for cancer support.
Ciarán Kiely, 32 from Gracefield, had climbed “almost every...
In Pictures: American delegation from Franklin City/Williamson County, Tennessee, enjoy whirlwind trip around Laois
A delegation from Franklin City/Williamson County in Tennessee, USA, were in Laois this week to take in all that the County has to offer.
Franklin City/Williamson...
Kind-hearted Laois students pen Christmas story book with proceeds going to children’s charity
A group of kindhearted Laois students have penned a Christmas story book and will donate a portion of the profits to a children's charity.
The...
Right to build your own home in Rural Ireland to be protected says Laois...
New rural housing guidelines will include the right to build your own home in remote areas and in rural Ireland if people have a...
In Pictures: Laois businesses shine a Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards
Over 400 people celebrated the 2019 Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards on Monday May 27 at a lavish gala event in Tullamore’s Bridge House Hotel.
Now...
Gardai appeal for information as Laois teenager missing since last Friday
Gardai are appealing for information in tracing the whereabouts of a missing Laois teenager.
Tyler Berry, 13, is missing from Portlaoise since Friday, February 2.
He...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College students achieve national award following groundbreaking project
The project Bridge Ability, led by Portlaoise College students has secured two national awards.
The students claimed a prize of €1,000 for their school, both...
In Pictures: Day of celebration in Ballyfin as new playground is officially opened
The newest playground in Laois was officially opened on Sunday as the community of Ballyfin came out in force to size up the area's...
Laois set to be hit with hosepipe ban as drought continues
Irish Water has said hosepipe bans are likely to take effect in parts of Laois as well as in Kilkenny and Limerick over the...
In Pictures: Laois PPN groups enjoy ‘Woodland Wellness Walk’ on World Mental Health Day
Laois PPN and their member groups enjoyed a “Woodland Wellness Walk” on World Mental Health Day as part of Laois Connects.
Laois Connects promotes positive...
HSE set to resume Laois/Offaly School Vaccination Programme ‘in coming weeks’
The HSE is set to resume the School Vaccination Programme in Laois 'in the coming weeks'.
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan relayed the news to LaoisToday...
Laois County Council to paint rainbow pedestrian crossing in support for LGTBQI+ community
Laois County Council are to show their support for the LGTBQI+ community by painting the rainbow colours on a pedestrian crossing.
The decision was reached...
Local TD calls for jobs to be protected as Glanbia Cheese is sold
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said she fully expects the positions of the existing work force of Glanbia Cheese to be protected.
This...
Final draw made for €130 Laois GAA monster draw with thousands of euro in...
A total of 25 clubs had winners in the final Laois GAA €130 county board ticket draw held this evening.
The draw was streamed live...
Decision to move Laois audiology services to Tullamore branded ‘regressive’
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has branded the decision to move audiology services from Portlaoise to Tullamore 'regressive'.
The Laois TD says that this will...
Laois primary school raises over €500 for Ben and Jake Connolly Trust
Portlaoise Educate Together NS gave a phenomenal €540 from their 'Transmitter School Tour' to the Ben and Jake Connolly Trust in Mountmellick.
Making Ben smile
Ben...
Great turnout as local gym raise much needed funds for little Jamie
In October, we shared the story of the Mannion family and their bid to raise money to help their beautiful son who is in need of medical support.
In...
BREAKING: Emergency services on the scene as former Laois shopping centre on fire
Emergency services are attending the scene of a fire at a former shopping centre in Laois.
The blaze broke out on the Mountrath Road on...
In Pictures: Clonaslee High Nelly Club Temple Street fundraiser a huge success
On Sunday May 15 the Clonaslee High Nelly Club Temple Street fundraiser took place and was a huge success.
Following months of detailed planning, it...
New fire station in Stradbally moves a step closer as approval granted for tenders...
Laois County Council has announced that The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management has given approval for the Council to invite tenders for...
‘If you want an enriched type of a life and a rewarding life, it’s...
The Laois man that is leading the latest Irish Defence Forces peace-keeping mission to the Lebanon says that young people leaving school could do...
Claims about fire service delays in Portarlington due to traffic lights quashed by Chief...
The head of the Laois County Fire & Rescue Service has insisted that new traffic lights in Portarlington are not causing major delays.
Chief Fire...
WATCH: Staff at Laois service station take on Jerusalema Dance Challenge
The Jerusalema Dance Challenge has given us all a great laugh over the last few weeks - and we have another Laois effort here.
The...
