Laois school fears for ‘life and limb’ of pupils in freezing temperatures
A rural school has taken it upon themselves to write a letter to the Laois County Council regarding road safety during cold snaps.
St Patrick's...
RTÉ broadcasters go wild in Abbeyleix
Two of RTÉ's best-known broadcasters will go wild in Abbeyleix for the launch of National Biodiversity Week on Saturday 19 May.
RTÉ presenters Éanna Ní...
Laois youth group honoured at Garda Youth Awards for their dedication to community inclusivity
A group of young people from Laois have been honoured at the 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards, held in the Killeshin Hotel in...
14 cyclists from around Laois raise almost €20,000 after completing Mizen to Malin charity...
A group of 14 cyclists from all around Laois recently made the long journey from Mizen Head to Malin Head to raise money for...
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...
Laois TD announces funds for Laois based water schemes under multi-annual rural water programme
€271,296 in funding has been allocated to three places in Laois for the Multi-annual Rural Water Programme.
The Heath, Cullohill and Errill group water schemes...
New Year’s Day parkrun in Vicarstown – get 2020 off to the best possible...
The Vicarstown parkrun - a free, weekly timed 5km run on the banks of the Grand Canal - has become a staple of the...
In Pictures: Remembering the day Feargal Quinn came to town
President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to businessman and former senator Feargal Quinn, who has died at the age of 82.
Mr Quinn, who...
In Pictures: Huge success as two Timahoe NS students crowned Intel Mini Scientist regional...
There was big excitement in Timahoe last week as students Emma Burke and Tomás Ramsbottom from 5th Class in Scoil Mhuire Fatima were crowned...
140% increase in Septic Tank Grants to benefit even more homeowners in 2024
Homeowners dealing with failing septic tanks will be assisted with funding to carry out improvement works up to €12000 from January 1, 2024.
The Septic...
Portlaoise Men’s Shed marks its 10th Anniversary as it goes from strength to strength
The idea of a men's shed in Portlaoise was born in 2012 at a meeting between Ray Harte (now secretary of the shed) and...
Coronavirus: One further death and 679 new cases as Laois case numbers still remain...
There has been one further Coronavirus-related death and 679 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of today's new...
Age Friendly Laois launches ‘Reframing Aging’ campaign for Positive Ageing Week
Positive Ageing Week 2022 runs from September 25 to October 1 and celebrates ageing and the contribution and agency of older people.
The theme of...
Vulnerable families and young people ‘left without any hope of securing their own home’...
Vulnerable families and young people are being "left without any hope of securing their own home" in Graiguecullen.
That is according to Mr Aaron Kelly,...
‘A unique insight into one of Ireland’s largest primary schools’ – New book launched
Students and teachers came together in Holy Family Senior School on Tuesday to launch a brand new book.
The book, entitled "Through the Lens", is...
Planning permission lodged for 92-bed community nursing home in Laois border town
Planning permission for a 92-bedroom community nursing home has been lodged in Athy.
St Vincent’s Hospital in Athy on the Laois border are the ones...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 575 new cases as review of AstraZenaca to take...
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 575 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of today’s cases just...
The list of Laois events postponed or cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak
With colleges, schools and pre-schools set to close from tomorrow, Friday, March 13, until March 29 and restrictions placed on public gatherings due to...
Local businessman comes forward to sponsor life-saving defibrillator for Laois soccer club
The abiding memory of the recent European Championships will be that of Christian Eriksen's near-fatal collapse midway through Denmark's opening tie with Finland.
It was...
Local Minister hires Ukrainian refugee as new parliamentary assistant
A local TD has announced that she has hired a Ukrainian refugee as her new parliamentary assistant.
Green Party Minister for Laois-Offaly, Pippa Hackett, has...
Stanley insists Sinn Féin’s new housing plan will ‘deliver affordable homes in Laois’
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says “Sinn Féin’s Affordable Homes Plan will bring home ownership back into the reach of ordinary people in...
2024 Nursing and Midwifery HEART Award Winners announced at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise
The 2024 Nursing and Midwifery HEART Award winners have recently been announced at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise (MRHP).
HEART is an acronym which stands for Honesty Empathy, Accountability, Respect...
Councillors fume over proposal to construct 13, 180 metre high wind turbines in rural...
Several Laois County Councillors have voiced their total opposition to a proposal which would see 13 wind turbines constructed in a rural part of...
Coronavirus: 23 further deaths and 1,370 new cases as Laois 14-day rate drops significantly
There have been a further 23 Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,370 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities.
Of today's new...
In Pictures: Happy faces at Portlaoise College as students collect Leaving Cert results
A total of eighty students received their Leaving Certificate results at Portlaoise College today.
They achieved excellent results which is a testament to their hard...
Portlaoise College set to host multi-sport league for teenagers with ASD
The newly launched 'LOETB All Stars' initiative is set to begin this year.
This will bring together nine special classes from nine LOETB schools in...
In Pictures: Laois Secondary School host successful production of the popular musical Annie
A Laois secondary school recently held a successful musical in their school hall.
All eyes were on the students of Heywood Community School where they...
Special information evening announced to help reignite Laois Community Games
A special information evening event has been announced in the hopes of reigniting Laois Community Games in 2025.
The event will be held in the...
Plans in place for Biodiversity Week to be celebrated in Laois
Biodiversity Week will be celebrated across Ireland from May 16 to 22 and a range of events and resources are available for anyone in...
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,...
