Coronavirus: Eight further deaths and 448 new cases as Covid cases in schools drop...
There have been eight further Coronavirus-related deaths and 448 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths notified today...
Laois woman is third generation of her family to run in London Marathon
A Laois woman who recently completed the London Marathon is the third generation of her family to do so.
Grainne Terrett, who is a member...
LaoisToday and other sites prevented from posting on Facebook
LaoisToday woke up this morning to find that we were not able to post articles from our website onto our Facebook page, and that...
Peat on Laois bogs has to be moved ‘for environmental reasons’ says Laois TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that attempts to prevent the movement of harvested peat off three Laois bogs 'is illogical and will damage...
In Pictures: Cycle in Dunmore Wood for Laois launch of European Mobility Week
Laois PPN, in collaboration with Healthy Laois, hosted the launch event for European Mobility Week.
This year's theme emphasizes the importance of reducing car dependency...
Death occurs of Laois priest who served as Monsignor in Dublin diocese
The death has occurred of Monsignor John Fitzpatrick, a Mountrath man who worked in the Dublin diocese for many years but who had retired...
GAA clubs encouraged to sign up to ‘Ireland Lights Up’ for 2021
‘Ireland Lights Up’, the popular walking initiative, is returning in January 2021 in partnership with the GAA, Operation Transformation and Get Ireland Walking.
For a...
Laois TD encourages anyone going abroad in 2024 to check their passport and renew...
If you are planning a holiday abroad this year for you and your family, the first thing you should do is to check that...
Shock and sadness as talented young Laois hurler tragically killed in road accident
There is shock and sadness following the news that a talented young Laois hurler has been killed in a car accident.
Adam Kirwan, aged in...
Snow warning issued for entire country
Just whe we thought we were over the snow.
A snow and ice warning has been issued for the entire country for tomorrow, Sunday March...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Wednesday, June 10, 2020
19 new cases and five more deaths
Health officials have confirmed that a further five people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland.
The Department of Health...
Well-known Laois man completes gruelling Double Ironman challenge
A Double Ironman is not a challenge for the faint-hearted. A 3.8km swim, 180 km cycle and a full 42km marathon. Two days in...
Laois farmer ‘highly commended’ by judges at Guinness Ireland Regenerative Barley Awards
A Laois farmer has been recognised at the Guinness Ireland Regenerative Barley Awards.
Bobby Miller, a farmer from Stradbally, was 'highly commended' by the judges.
The...
In Pictures: Exciting new era as Bloom HQ is officially opened in Mountrath
There was a real sense of pride and accomplishment in Mountrath this afternoon as the local community were joined by a host of dignitaries...
In Pictures: All smiles as Rathdowney-Errill host success golf classic
The Annual Rathdowney-Errill GAA Golf Classic took place in the beautiful surroundings of Rathdowney Golf Club recently.
Over the years the event has established itself...
Covid-19 vaccines arrive at Laois nursing home following outbreak which has led to 16...
Covid-19 vaccines arrived at a Laois nursing home, which has been battling a Coronavirus outbreak since the turn of the year, this morning.
The Covid-19...
Laois TD Fleming expects current government to run full Dail term
Laois TD and Minister for State Sean Fleming expects the current government to complete its full five year term.
With the Dail returning from its...
Sadness in Timahoe and Stradbally communities at the passing of the much-loved Chrissie Kelly
There is sadness in the Timahoe and Stradbally communities this week following the death of Chrissie Kelly (nee O'Connor).
Mrs Kelly passed away following a...
€180,000 for Laois walking trails and amenities and €82,000 granted for Laois Domestic Abuse...
Laois has received a financial boost this afternoon with news of additional funding for outdoor amenities and the domestic abuse service.
€180,000 has been granted...
‘We need a definitive end to the N80 Mountmellick Relief Road saga’ says local...
Independent TD for Laois Offaly, Carol Nolan, has said that she has written to the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, and Transport Infrastructure Ireland...
In Pictures: Mighty craic in Vicarstown as crowds turn out for Riverdance at the...
Talk about an event!
There was an incredible crowd in the small picturesque village of Vicarstown on Saturday evening as over 1200 people danced on...
Rock of Dunamaise can become leading visitor attraction
The Rock of Dunamaise has the potential to become a leading visiting attraction within Ireland’s Ancient East tourism region, according to one of the...
News in Brief: New Companion Pass for over 70s, new dedicated Small Business Unit,...
Over 70s to benefit from new Companion Pass
People over the age of 7 will soon be entitled to bring a friend or relative (aged...
Mountrath Community School students embark on educational trips to Nice and Berlin
At the beginning of the month, 31 Leaving Certificate students from Mountrath Community School set off on an exciting journey, divided into two groups...
Lidl apply for planning permission to construct new store in Laois town
The multi-national supermarket brand, Lid, has applied for planning permission to construct a new store in Laois.
In a planning notice posted recently, the German...
Laois Junior Cert students visit Áras an Uachtaráin and meet President Higgins
A group of Junior Cert students from Portlaoise College embarked on a momentous journey to Áras an Uachtaráin recently.
They were invited along to witness...
Funding provided for new first responder ambulance in Laois
Funding of €50,000 has been provided to purchase an ambulance for a voluntary organisation in Laois.
The Irish Red Cross - Laois, based in...
WATCH: Dramatic footage as River Clodiagh bursts through damaged wall in Clonaslee
The River Clodiagh has burst through a damaged wall in Clonaslee and is now threatening to flood nearby houses.
A local man posted the video...
Slieve Bloom fire now out as last firefighters leave
The large gorse fire on the Slieve Bloom mountains is now officially out.
The news was confirmed by the Offaly Fire Service that the last...
Free counselling available in Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise for women affected by Cervical Check...
The Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise is among the venues where women directly affected by the CervicalCheck controversy can have free counselling.
The Irish Cancer Society has...
