Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Sunday, April 5, 2020
HSE release stats on Coronavirus in all hospitals including Portlaoise
The HSE have released the latest figures in relation to Coronavirus and how they are...
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...
Laois family set for big ‘celebration’ after claiming €260k lotto prize weeks before the...
A Laois man had his family to thank for his good Lotto fortune after he claimed a prize worth €263,058, over two months after...
Close to €400,000 in funding awarded to three Laois projects as part of Fáilte...
Close to €400,000 in funding has been awarded to three projects in Laois under Failte Ireland's EU Just Transition Fund Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking...
2019 Remembered: Controlled explosion carried out at local secondary school this evening
Not just your average day in Coláiste Íosagáin.
The Army Explosives team were in a local secondary school this evening to carry out a controlled...
Extension planned for Midlands Prison but no sign of new courthouse for Portlaoise
The updated National Development Plan for the Department of Justice includes two projects in Portlaoise.
Laois TD Sean Fleming confirmed that the plan contains a...
Laois TD tells Dáil Éireann that Irish Water is a ‘cash cow’ and a...
A Laois TD has described Irish Water/Uisce Eireann as a "cash cow", and said the very establishment of the company itself has been a...
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...
Fr Paddy pays tribute to ‘inspirational’ Stradbally man
The passing of Bernard Fitzpatrick from our faith community leaves a large loss.
Not just to his beloved family and friends but to so many...
Two projects announced to help house people with intellectual disabilities in Laois
Capital funding has been announced for two Laois disability projects which will help house local people with intellectual disabilities.
The two projects will provide a...
Mental Health organisations launch ‘Laois Goes Green’ for World Suicide Prevention Day
A large number of organisations working in the mental health area have come together to launch ‘Laois Goes Green.’
The new campaign is in recognition...
Local priest set to perform original song for Pope Francis during upcoming Papal visit
A local priest based in Graiguecullen is set to perform his own song for Pope Francis and the expected 500,000 people gathering at the...
Anger in Laois community over disturbing discovery of missing pet
A Laois community is in outrage and shock after a family pet was found nailed and wired to a tree on Sunday morning.
The dog...
Calls for ‘unacceptable’ and ‘scandalous’ waiting list of Laois children to see psychologist
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is calling for action to be taken to address the huge backlog of children to be seen by a...
Orange weather warning for Laois as Storm Eleanor sweeps the country
Laois has been issued with its second status Orange weather warning in recent days as Storm Eleanor approaches.
The warning will come into effect at...
Laois dad set to walk from Malin Head to Mizen Head to raise funds...
A Laois dad is set to walk from Malin Head to Mizen Head in a bid to raise funds and awareness for autism.
Dermot McGann...
Planning permission awarded to several housing developments and community projects across Laois
Laois County Council has recently approved a series of planning applications across various industries and services in the county.
Brook Advantage Limited have been given...
In Pictures: Wonderful atmosphere as Mountmellick school event draws the crowds
The primary school campus in Mountmellick was a hive of activity on Friday night as Scoil Padraig Naofa hosted a brilliant event to celebrate...
Two young brothers with strong Laois connections have climbed Croagh Patrick in memory of...
Two young brothers from Birmingham, England with strong Laois connections have recently taken on the challenge of climbing the 2,507 feet of Croagh Patrick.
Tadhg...
Portlaoise Hospital launches to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Staff from the the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise are organising a multi-denominational service of remembrance to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
The...
Castletown National School get approval for two new special educational needs classrooms
Castletown National School can now proceed with construction works of two new special educational needs classrooms, a drop-off point for students and new parking...
Meet the Laois woman playing a big role the 20th anniversary celebrations of the...
A Stradbally native is at the centre of planning for the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris – The Centre...
In Pictures: De Vesci Family history and Fitzmaurice Flag presentation at Heritage Week
Laois Heritage Week took place from August 13–21 in venues across the county.
Heritage Week celebrated all the best of the built, natural and cultural...
‘The nursing home crisis is fast developing into a scandal of immense proportions’ says...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that 'catastrophic social and financial costs will be incurred unless there is an immediate step-change in...
Coronavirus: 8 further deaths and 393 new cases as HSE writes to hospitals to...
There have been 8 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 393 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths notified today...
The 2019 Laois Rose of Tralee winner is …
The Laois Rose of Tralee for 2019 is 21-year-old student nurse Sarah Bergin.
Clonad woman Sarah Bergin wowed the crowds and each of the three...
Laois family go through to the semi-finals of Ireland’s Fittest Family
After two amazing challenges, the McDonald family from Ballyroan have gone through to the semi-finals of the hugely popular Ireland’s Fittest Family.
Indeed, father Martin...
Laois hosts first Upcycling Workshop in partnership with Rediscovery Centre
The EU Just Transition Officer for Laois, Stephanie Kelly, hosted an upcycling workshop in Laois at The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence, Portlaoise,...
Noel Coss first and foremost a family man of devout faith
St. Joseph’s in Mountmellick was packed to standing room only all the way out into the church yard.
They had come from near and far...
Laois County Council set to host international climate gathering with an array of well...
Laois County Council has been named as the host organisation for the upcoming Climate Carnival 2025, taking place at Ballintubbert Gardens and House.
Over two...
