Festival organisers seek suitable nanny goat
A nanny goat, preferably one that is milking, is being sought for a few spare hours on Sunday February 5.
If you happen to have...
In Pictures: Official Launch of the 61st National Steam Rally Steams Ahead in Stradbally
The countdown is officially on for the 61st National Steam Rally, following a successful launch event held at Stradbally Woodland Railway last weekend.
Hosted by...
The Laois woman on her amazing journey back from life-threatening brain injury
At the age of 19, Mountrath woman Niamh Cahill was struck down with a rare brain infection, one that saw her spend a week...
Sadness in Colt and Raheen community following the death of the much-loved Bosco Grant
The small tight-knit community of Colt and Raheen is in mourning this week following the death of the widely popular Bosco Grant.
Every GAA club...
Bridget Jones releases new book about Laois area
No, it's not the Bridget Jones from the international book and film series - but Laois's Bridget Jones who will be writing about her...
High profile anti-abortion campaigner Katie Ascough to speak in Portlaoise today
Katie Ascough, the high-profile, former UCD Student Union president, is to speak in Portlaoise today on the upcoming referendum on the Eighth Amendment.
Ms Ascough...
Laois man left speechless with €500,000 EuroMillions prize
A Laois man admitted to being dumbstruck after he discovered he had won the top EuroMillions Plus prize of €500,000 from the December 11 draw.
But...
Ireland’s youngest priest ordained and appointed to Portlaoise as curate
Ireland’s youngest priest, 25-year-old Fr David Vard, was ordained in Newbridge yesterday and will take up a position as a curate in Portlaoise.
Fr Vard...
New Portlaoise Library moves a step closer
Tender documents are almost ready for the long-awaited new library in Portlaoise.
Laois County Council CEO John Mulholland confirmed the news at the monthly meeting...
Laois man awarded with the Volunteer Manager of the Year award
Laois man Damien Dollard has been honoured with the Volunteer Manager of the Year award at the national Volunteer Ireland Awards.
The awards, which took...
The most popular name for boys and girls in Laois have been revealed
Emily and Jack were the most common baby names in Laois for 2018.
This is according to the Central Statistics Office, which released the list...
In Pictures: ‘Be Dog Smart’ programme proves Magic at Portlaoise school
It was all about Magic at Portlaoise Educate Together N.S. last week for the ‘Be Dog Smart’ programme.
Paul Cleary and his elegant seven year...
Weather warnings in place for strong winds and heavy rain
Both local and national weather forecasters are issuing warnings about stormy conditions and strong winds taking place over the country today.
Midland Weather channel posted...
Over €4million boost for rural Laois development under newly launched LEADER scheme
The announcement of over €4million funding for rural development projects in Laois was celebrated recently in the offices of Laois Partnership Company, at the...
Durrow man aims to be Ireland’s Mr Personality
A Durrow agriculture advisor will be hoping his Laois charm will see him crowned Macra’s Mr Personality.
Kieran Bowe (23) will represent Laois at the...
Magic of a drive-thru Santa – Laois GAA club pull out all the stops...
Everything this year has had to be done differently, especially the visits to Santa Claus.
All over the world, social distancing has had to be...
Interactive ‘Biobus’ visits Portlaoise as part of five-week tour of Ireland to reduce reliance...
A first of its kind, interactive ‘Biobus’ designed to show people how to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels in everyday life, has embarked...
BREAKING NEWS: Part of M7 motorway closed due to crash
Part of the M7 is closed on Friday morning following an accident.
The busy motorway is closed northbound between J23 Moneygall and J22 Roscrea as...
Kind-hearted Laois school staff and students raise much needed funds for Laois Hospice with...
The staff and students of St Mary's CBS Portlaoise came together to raise money for a very worthy cause recently.
They hosted a bake sale...
Range of top prizes up for grabs as Scoil Chriost Ri launches fundraiser to...
The sports department in Scoil Chríost Rí are running a fundraiser to purchase new equipment for their various sporting activities.
They are running a raffle...
Laois playgrounds to re-open around the county from tomorrow, Thursday, June 11
Parents and children alike will greet this decision with delight. Laois County Council are starting to re-open the playgrounds under that are under their...
Weekend Read: Portlaoise ideal location for Regional Sports Centre according to newly released report
Talk of building a state-of-the-art, custom-built, national sports complex in Portlaoise is never far from the headlines in the Laois media.
It was confirmed in...
€260,000 opportunity for five Laois towns under Town and Village Streetscape Enhancement Scheme
Mountrath, Mountmellick, Rathdowney, Ballinakill and Ballylinan communities have the opportunity to share in €260,000 worth of financial support for the upgrade and enhancement of...
Laois woman nominated for prestigious BAFTA award
The well-deserved accolades keep rolling in for Portlaoise woman Aoife Bower, formerly Dunne.
Aoife is a series producer of The Big Narstie Show, which has...
‘We will miss her friendship, her kindness and unlimited generosity’ – warm tributes following...
Warm tributes have been paid following the sad and sudden passing of a Laois teacher.
Sinéad Ní Nualláin, of The Vale in Graiguecullen, passed away...
€22,917 COVID Stability Funding confirmed for Treo Nua in Portlaoise
Treo Nua in Knockmay, Portlaoise, has been granted €22,917 in COVID Stability funding.
The funding is being provided by the Government and administered through Pobal.
Covid...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Thursday, April 30, 2020
Coronavirus update and Laois cases
1,232 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 43 from yesterday.
While there has been a...
Laois pub sparkles in the famous ‘Pub Spy’ in the Sunday World
The 'Pub Spy' in the Sunday World is a famous weekly column in one of Ireland's best-selling newspapers and this week it visited Laois...
Almost €600,000 announced for home improvements for older people and people with Disabilities
€592,189 has been allocated for funding for home improvements for older people and people with disabilities in Laois.
So says Laois TD Sean Fleming who...
Local senator calls for the establishment of safe access zones ‘to be expedited’
A local senator has called on the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to expedite the establishment of safe access zones around the locations of...
