Table quiz in Ballyfin to be held in support of three-year-old Cian who wishes...
A table quiz is being held in the Deadmans Inn, Ballyfin on Friday January 24 at 8.30pm.
The table quiz is being organised by Ballyfin...
Fundraiser launched in memory of beloved Laois man who sadly lost his life to...
The family of a Laois man who sadly lost his life to Covid-19 have launched a fundraiser in his memory.
John 'Ulick' Conroy, from Beladd...
‘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...
Sadness in Stradbally as one their ‘kindest, most witty and most likeable characters’ is...
There is deep sadness in Stradbally today as one of its 'kindest, most witty and most likeable characters' has been laid to rest.
Larry Keenan,...
Residents group now on 100th day of Eirgrid blockade
A group opposed to the electricity substation development in Laois are now on day 100 of their blockade of Eirgrid from entering the site.
The...
In Pictures: Big turnout for Barnashrone National School’s 5k Run
What a great day was had here by all.
Punters gathered to beautiful autumn sunshine recently to take part in the Barnashrone NS Fun Run
This...
Laois triathlon club set to launch 11th annual event
Trilogy Triathlon Club is gearing up for its annual triathlon, TriLaois on Saturday, April 4 in Portlaoise Leisure Centre.
As part of the preparations the...
Driving test delays set to be shortened as government announces recruitment of 75 testers
The government have announced approval for 75 additional driver testers to be hired by the Road Safety Authority.
This will bring the potential total number...
‘I’m a Celeb’ fundraiser in Killeshin promises a great night’s entertainment as they push...
Killeshin FC is one of the most ambitious and progressive soccer clubs in Laois - and they're hosting a massive fundraiser this weekend in...
Laois branch of Down Syndrome Ireland planning for busy year ahead
It's all systems go for Down Syndrome Ireland Laois branch.
Between Easter camps, summer camps and building a Field of Dreams - it's an incredibly...
Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre hold successful Christmas Party
A Christmas party was organised in Abbeyleix Further Education & Training Centre on December 18.
It was held for children and families living in the...
HSE reports results of Ireland’s first ‘back of house’ drug testing pilot from Electric...
The HSE National Social Inclusion Office has published their findings from Ireland’s first ‘back of house’ drug testing pilot programme - which was carried...
Portarlington houses evacuated after gas leak
A number of houses are understood to have been evacuated this afternoon following a gas leak in Portarlington.
The incident was described on social media...
Portlaoise CBS group named winners at Laois Student Enterprise Awards
A group from Portlaoise CBS have been named the winners of the Laois Student Enterprise Awards for 2021.
Colm Byrne, Adam Ramsbottom and Aaron Dooley...
First-ever Nursing and Midwifery awards presented at Portlaoise Hospital
Five nurses and midwives at Portlaoise Hospital have been named as winners of the first ever HEART Awards.
H.E.A.R.T stands for Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect...
Fundraising all-new Cannonball 4X4 Convoy set to come to Laois next week
Cannonball, the action-packed supercar spectacle, is coming to Castle Durrow with the all new 4x4 event on November 19 for its first stop around...
Hospital waiting lists surge as Laois TD calls for urgent action
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called for urgent action to tackle the hospital waiting list in Laois.
According to the Sinn Fein deputy, the number...
Still nowhere to charge electric vehicles between Portlaoise and Carlow
It is almost 15 years since the rollout of public charging infrastructure to support the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) in Ireland.
Yet there is...
Community groups want people to ‘Find The Joker’ in novel fundraiser
A novel fundraising venture has been launched in Borris-in-Ossory to assist local community groups.
The initiative, ‘Find the Joker’ was launched by Borris-In-Ossory Community Development...
Young Laois man opens up on overcoming mental health battles
This article contains detailed content relating to suicide and depression. Some viewers may find it distressing. Reader’s discretion is advised.
This a glimpse into a...
Laois players urged to check tickets as someone in the county is €1 million...
Laois National Lottery players have been urged to check their tickets as someone in the county is €1 million richer.
National Lottery chiefs have confirmed...
Laois venue nominated for prestigious Hot Press live music Venue of the Year award
A Portlaoise bar and venue has been nominated for the prestigious honour of the Hot Press live music Venue of the Year award.
Kavanagh's Bar...
First Sod turned for Camross developments
Camross Parish development Association (CPDA) have secured funding to develop the village of Camross.
The first stage of this development is to create a village...
Number of people permitted to attend weddings set to increase next month
The number of people permitted to attend weddings is to increase from next month.
From August 5, the number of attendees will rise to 100...
Young Laois scientists lead the way at SciFest awards
Mountrath Community School came away with three awards at SciFest in Carlow IT on Wednesday 25 April.
Young entrepreneurs
Alice Carew and Aoife Dunne received two...
Calls for old railway track in Portlaoise to be turned into Greenway to link...
A new Greenway walking and cycling route could be developed linking Portlaoise to the new business park and Togher Woods.
The proposed route would use...
Sadness in sporting, business and community circles at death of Rory Culliton
Rory Culliton from Portlaoise - a man remembered as a gentleman and highly-respected in the local sport, business and community circles - passed away...
Five Laois food producers honoured at prestigious Blas na hÉireann awards
Five Laois food producers scooped awards at the prestigious Blas na hÉireann awards which were announced recently.
Temptation Patisserie, Aghaboe Farm Foods, Abbey Farm Foods,...
Annanough mourn the passing of legendary figure Tommy Murphy
The death has occurred of Annanough and Laois GAA stalwart Tommy Murphy in Galway in his 93rd year.
Originally from Belgrove, the eldest of the...
’30 degrees by Monday’ – Laois set to sizzle as temperatures to rise over...
It may be damp and drizzly out there at present - but fear not as this weather will not last.
The dry conditions will resume...
