“I was so nervous, but when I got out there I had so much...
Laois Rose Grainne Hogan took to the Dome Stage last night and did the whole county proud as she wowed presenter Dáithí Ó Sé...
Free GP care announced for Laois carers
Free GP care is to be extended to carers in Laois, it has been confirmed by Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan
Minister Charlie...
Coronavirus: 61 more deaths and 2,488 new cases – 38 of them in Laois
There have been a further 61 Coronavirus-related deaths and 2,488new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today,...
Well-respected businessman and ‘gentleman’ Pat Flanagan remembered
Tributes have been paid to well-known Portarlington businessman Pat Flanagan.
Originally from Johnsgrove, Rosenallis, Pat later lived in Killenard with his wife Mary and their...
In Pictures: Huge crowd turn out in Vicarstown to celebrate 90th birthday of legendary...
It was a packed house in Crean's in Vicarstown on Tuesday night as the community celebrated the 90th birthday party of one of the...
De La Salle Brothers in Castletown set to hold first Cemetery Day since 2017
Since the De La Salle Brothers last held their Day of Remembrance or Cemetery Day in 2017, twenty-five Brothers have gone to their eternal...
Calling all primary schools to compete in SVT Junior parkrun Challenge
SVT Activity and Wellness Hub are delighted to announce an exciting new initiative at junior parkrun in Vicarstown for local primary schools.
Vicarstown junior parkrun...
‘Fire alarms do save lives’ following fire at well known Laois pub
'Fire alarms do save lives' says Chief Fire Officer in Laois Anthony Tynan following a fire at a well known Laois pub.
The fire at...
Coronavirus: 20 further deaths and 584 new cases as all students to return to...
There have been 20 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 584 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of the deaths reported...
More than €6,000 raised for young Laois girl as she continues cancer battle
More than €6,000 has been raised in aid a of a young Laois girl who is undergoing a cancer battle.
13-year-old Olivia Loj from Mountmellick...
KPMG hired to to conduct major review of the horticulture industry
Minister Pippa Hackett has appointed KPMG to conduct a major review of the Horticulture Industry.
The report will assess the current state of the horticulture...
In Pictures: Mountrath CS prefects hold successful coffee morning
On Wednesday March 4, the prefects in Mountrath Community school held a most successful coffee morning for their classmates.
A prefect is a pupil who...
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...
WATCH: Historic day as Dunamase College is officially opened
It was a real who's who of local Portlaoise life in Dunamase College this afternoon as politicians, education leaders and clergy attended the official...
In Pictures: Laois Irish Palestine Solidarity Campaign protest at McDonalds in Portlaoise
Members and supporters of Laois IPSC (Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign) gathered outside McDonald’s in Portlaoise to take part in a peaceful boycott protest.
The demonstration...
Laois man opens new pizzeria in Dublin
Abbeyleix man Reg White is opening a new pizzeria, 'Pi Pizza', on George's Street, Dublin, this Monday June 18.
Owning his own business has always...
In Pictures: Hundreds of balloons released in Clonaslee VS for Mental Health Week
A mass of orange balloons took over the basketball courts in Clonaslee VS for Mental Health Week on Friday last.
Students were encouraged to write...
In Pictures: First Festival of Flight in Laois a huge success
The first ever Festival of Flight held to celebrate the rich history of aviation and exploration in Laois has been a resounding success.
The events,...
Funding boost for small roads and laneways in Laois
A €264,000 boost has been confirmed for improvement works on non-public rural roads across Laois.
The funding has been secured for Local Improvement Schemes in...
Almost €2 million in Just Transition funding to be invested in two Laois projects
Fáilte Ireland has announced the first round of approved investment grants for projects under the EU Just Transition Fund.
And two Laois projects have been...
Almost €1.5 million awarded to Laois town for construction of enterprise hub
Durrow Community Enterprise Hub has been awarded €1,456,983 as part of the Our Rural Future fund.
This project is one of 23 landmark rural regeneration...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 10 new cases as ‘priority going forward has to...
There have been no further Coronavirus deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today. There are 10 new cases.
There has now been a...
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...
Sadness and shock at sudden death of well-known Laois woman in France
The death has occurred of Frances Sheeran, a native of Coolrain, in Cannes in the South of France.
Frances was aged in her early 60s...
Laois Macra unveil plan to host New Year’s Eve Ball
We may be in the height of the summer - but one Laois group have unveiled and announced plans for a celebration at the...
Housing: Local TD says new National Policy will ‘ensure older people in County Laois...
A new National Policy designed to increase the delivery of housing for older people is due to be completed by the end of May.
This...
16 Laois pharmacies sign up to provide COVID-19 vaccines to those aged 12 and...
The information in this article was based on correspondence from the HSE on August 23. We have since learned that not all pharmacies are...
Parents encouraged to vaccinate children as nasal spray flu vaccine programme gets underway
The HSE is asking parents of all children aged 2 to 17 years to get the free nasal spray flu vaccine.
The nasal spray flu...
Camross fundraising efforts a huge success as cheque presentation made to Down Syndrome Ireland...
Down Syndrome Ireland "Laois Branch" were recently presented with a cheque for €9,000 by the Camross Truck and Tractor Run committee.
It was in aid...
Laois teenager finishes third in Miss Bikini Ireland national contest
Ballyroan student Sinead McEvoy was placed third in the Miss Bikini Ireland competition recently.
The 19-year-old who studies electronic engineering at Maynooth University, has taken...
