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Laois secondary school welcomes 144 new first years through their doors

Thursday August 23 saw 144 young boys and girls starting their secondary school journeys at Portlaoise College. Students were greeted by their Year Head Mr...

Vicarstown and Timahoe up and out early with St Patrick’s Day parades

They like to get things done good and early in Vicarstown and Timahoe and they were true to their word again this St Patrick's...

Emergency staff to be pampered for free around Laois this week

The Herculean efforts by emergency staff who worked to ensure the safety of the public will be rewarded by local businesses who are offering...

‘The strength of our community lies in its shared love for animals’ – LSPCA...

The Laois Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LSPCA) are making an urgent call for community support following their temporary pausing of...

Laois nursing home now ‘Covid-19 free’ following devastating outbreak that claimed 18 lives

A Laois nursing home that was at the centre of a Covid-19 outbreak last month is now free of the deadly virus. Droimnin Nursing Home...

Car explosion brings fire services and Gardaí to Laois estate

In the early hours of this morning, a car exploded in a Portlaoise estate according to at least one eye-witness. The explosion happened at roughly...
Fr Sean Murphy

In Pictures: Fr Seán Murphy returns to Rath to celebrate golden jubilee

Fifty years after he was ordained there, Fr Seán Murphy returned to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Rath, on Saturday last to celebrate...
Bernese Mountain Dog Crufts

Laois Bernese Mountain Dog excels at world famous Crufts

A Laois Bernese Mountain Dog have excelled at the world-famous Crufts dog show in London recently. Fiona Stafford-Byrne from Castletown, who competes under the kennel...

New HSE Health App described as ‘a game-changer’ is now available for free download

Patients in Laois now can access all their health information with the launch of the new HSE app. The HSE Health App gives patients easy...

Planning permission granted for new St Francis school building

Planning permission has been granted for the new St Francis School transfer and build on the site of the old St. Paul's Primary School,...

In Pictures: Portlaoise College students shake things up for Geography Week

Portlaoise College was buzzing with excitement last week as students brought the world to life during Geography Week, showcasing their creativity, curiosity and passion...
The Sinn Fein TD says the houses in Mountrath will be built shortly

Works to begin on vacant social housing scheme in Mountrath

Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says that works on a vacant social housing scheme in Mountrath will begin shortly. He has announced that the contract has...

Waste water treatment plant in Laois village to be upgraded

Laois County Council has granted planning permission to Irish Water for the upgrade to Castletown waste water treatment plant. This is important news for the...
Giraffe in the Trees Brendan McDonald

Laois author publishes second children’s book in time for Christmas

Laois author Brendan McDonald from Killeen has published his second children's book Giraffe in the Trees just in time for the Christmas rush. His first book Elephant on...
Ukraine General

‘Government must address parent’s concerns around the impact of the refugee crisis’ says local...

There is concern among parents and within schools after it was confirmed that schools could be asked to accommodate more than 40,000 new students...

In Pictures: Weekend to remember at Mountmellick Heritage and Arts Festival

The Mountmellick Heritage and Arts Festival took place over the weekend, with a series of events running from Friday, July 12, to Sunday 14. The...
Seamus Maher, Ollie Clooney, Barry Hyland, Dan Shiel and Joe Kirwan

High praise for local Tidy Towns committee as Laois village in pristine condition

A Laois village is in pristine condition thanks to the work of its Tidy Towns and local County Councillor. You'd do well to find a...
Taoiseach Micheal Martin

CONFIRMED: Government extend lockdown until March 5 and bring in new travel restrictions

Ireland will remain in the current Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until at least March 5, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced. The original restrictions were set...

Clarification sought on the proposed Bog Road flood relief system in Laois

Portarlington based Fianna Fail Cllr Eddie Fitzpatrick is seeking clarification on the proposed Bog Road Flood Relief Project for the Town Eddie said: "These works should have...

Deep sadness in Graiguecullen as young girl loses battle with cancer

Tributes have been paid to young Graiguecullen girl Heather Cowan who tragically lost her battle with cancer this week. Heather was in sixth class in...
Vaccine

HSE announce details of winter vaccination programme as people urged to protect themselves from...

Older people and at-risk groups have been urged to protect themselves against both flu and COVID-19 this winter by getting their vaccines. That is the...
Dunamase College Sports and School Awards Main

In Pictures: Sporting and academic excellence recognised at Dunamase College

Sporting and academic excellence was recognised as Dunamase College hosted two award ceremonies in recent days. The sporting end of affairs took place on Friday,...

Young father with Laois connections dies tragically in Australia

Tributes have been paid to a young Irish father with Laois connections who tragically died in Australia. Owen (Emmett) O'Connor of Cloneygowan died in Perth...

In Pictures: Make Way Day 2024 brings Olympic spirit to Laois

Make Way Day, an initiative aimed at promoting accessibility for people with disabilities, was celebrated recently at a wonderful event in Portlaoise. This year’s theme,...

Outrage and anger as shocking treatment of elderly people at Laois nursing home highlighted...

There is anger and outrage tonight following the airing of an episode of RTE Investigates which featured a Laois nursing home. RTE reporters went undercover...
Togher Woods

€28,000 in funding to support outdoor tourism in Laois forests as four car parks...

Four car parks in Laois that are used by people to park before they walk are set to receive a makeover. Laois TD Charlie Flanagan...
Laois GAA

Planning approval for four new sporting developments in Abbeyleix, Arles, Ballybrittas, and Borris-in-Ossory

Laois County Council have given the go-ahead for three new planning projects across the County. Firstly, Abbeyleix Athletic Juvenile Football Club will begin works on...
Taoiseach Micheal Martin

What the summer holds – Government confirm details for pubs, restaurants, foreign holidays, music...

Speculation has been mounting throughout the day, and now Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed an easing of Covid-19 restrictions throughout the summer months. Ireland was...
Castlecuffe and Scoil Bhride Clonaslee

In Pictures: Green and red galore as Scoil Bhride and Castlecuffe prepare for Clonaslee-St...

Clonaslee-St Manman's will contest the Premier Intermediate hurling final on Sunday - and excitement was at fever pitch in the area on Friday. We took...

Rathdowney man flies the flag proudly for Laois at national Mr Personality festival 2019

As the 14th annual Mr Personality Festival took place last weekend, a Rathdowney man named Colin Dowling flew the flag high for Laois at...
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