Local priest to give out ashes and love token book for Valentine’s Day in...
Popular local curate Fr Paddy Byrne will put his multi-tasking skills on display in Laois Shopping Centre on St Valentine’s Day when he will...
Local man backs the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital in Loving Memory of his mother
Patrick Kelly, a local holistic massage, and deep tissue therapist held a fundraiser for the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital.
Patrick, from Castletown, raised a phenomenal...
Abbeyleix already laying the groundwork for Entente Florale success
The work has begun in earnest in Abbeyleix for the town’s participation in the international Entente Florale Europe competition.
Participation in the top European horticulture...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Friday, May 29, 2020
Latest Coronavirus figures
1,645 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of six from yesterday.
While there has been a total of...
Laois auctioneer is raffling off a vintage David Brown tractor – with four charities...
There have been many good fundraising ventures and great gestures of goodwill - but this effort from Hennessy Auctioneers will take some beating.
Hennessy Auctioneers,...
End of an era in Courtwood and Rath community following death of Pete Corcoran
This week marked the end of an era in the small rural areas of Courtwood and Rath following the death of Pete Corcoran, one...
Laois community enjoys heated outdoor swimming pool powered by solar panels
Solar panels are allowing communities in Laois and neighbouring counties to enjoy a heated outdoor swimming pool this summer, thanks to funding by EirGrid,...
Over 100 properties without electricity in Laois
Over 100 properties remain without electricity in Laois this morning.
A fault initially affecting almost 1,000 homes and businesses in Rathdowney emerged at around 5:30am.
Crews...
Social Enterprises provide ‘significant social and economic value’ to communities
Laois County Council has been urged to consider the "significant social and economic value" of Social Enterprises for communities across the County.
Cllr Thomasina Connell...
News in Brief: Cúl na Móna Biodiversity Greenway, ‘improved infrastructure’ for housing, and further...
Laois Senator Calls on Government to back 'visionary' Cúl na Móna Biodiversity Greenway
Laois Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has called on the Government to...
Large crowd expected for the colour run at the Portlaoise Plaza in aid of...
A large crowd is expected at the Portlaoise Plaza in on Sunday, October 9, for a charity run in aid of Portlaoise Rugby.
The run...
In Pictures: Magical experience as Timahoe crew march with the Laois Association in New...
A trip of a lifetime may be a well-worn cliché but the magical moments for the Timahoe Male Choir and the travelling support acts...
In Pictures: Electric Picnic giving back to the community with donation of Youth Work...
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As Stradbally and the county prepare for the 15th year of the renowned music festival Electric Picnic,...
Portlaoise and Abbeyleix get nature boost as community groups receive grant support
Laois community efforts to protect and promote local plants, wildlife and nature are getting a major boost with two local projects being supported to...
UPDATED: Gardai confirm that Mountmellick teenager found safe and well
Gardaí have confirmed that 17-year-old Stephen Cawley has been found safe and well.
The teenager had been missing from the Mountmellick area for almost a...
Three Laois schools included in the Safe Routes to School Programme
Three Laois schools have been selected for inclusion in the first round of the Safe Routes to School Programme.
The scheme announced in March of...
On the London Frontline: Laois nurse on her Covid-19 experience and how vaccination is...
A Laois nurse working on the frontline in a busy London hospital has opened up about her experiences since March.
Christine Lambe, who hails from...
Tributes paid following sad passing of kind-hearted Laois woman who gave her life to...
Tributes were paid in the Laois County Council chamber on Monday following the sad passing of Catherine Quigley.
Mrs Quigley, from Rockdale in Portlaoise, passed...
Fr David Vard to be officially appointed as Parish Priest of Stradbally
Fr David Vard is set to be officially appointed as the Parish Priest of Stradbally early next month.
The announcement was made by Bishop Denis...
Laois woman gearing up to take on 40km Bristol Channel swim for four charities
Mountmellick woman Joan Fennelly is currently preparing to swim across the Bristol Channel.
This follows on from her epic swim of the English Channel in...
Laois woman speaks about following her Army dreams and becoming Defence Forces Recruit of...
Even though the number of women in the Defence Forces has risen over the years, there is still the perception that it is a...
Going to the mart, watching out for each other and sick pay – farm...
Farmers should only go to the mart if they have animals to sell or buy, according to a statement released today as a number...
Portlaoise Hospital release statement as they are experiencing ‘high attendances’
Portlaoise Hospital has released a statement as the hospital is experiencing 'high attendances'.
The hospital is asking people where possible to seek assistance elsewhere before...
Laois native announced as Green Week ambassador
Ballacolla native Seamus Hoyne has been named as an EU Green Week 2017 Ambassador - one of only three in the entire continent.
Mr Hoyne, who...
Back to the 80s proves a big hit for Mountrath Community School Transition Years
Mountrath Community School's Transition Year students recently captivated audiences with their spectacular performance of "Back to the 80s" at Saint Philomena’s Hall in Mountrath.
Running...
Deep sadness as ‘true gentleman’ and ‘great Gael’ passes away
There is deep sadness in Ballylinan today following the news of the passing of one of its most loved sons.
Jimmy 'Bronson' Farrell sadly passed...
Ambitious plans to be outlined at Castletown Community Centre AGM
The Castletlown Community Centre committee will outline its ambitious refurbishment plans at its AGM tonight.
The AGM takes place at 8 pm in the community...
In Pictures: American delegation from Franklin City/Williamson County, Tennessee, enjoy whirlwind trip around Laois
A delegation from Franklin City/Williamson County in Tennessee, USA, were in Laois this week to take in all that the County has to offer.
Franklin City/Williamson...
Mountrath Community School Future Leaders strike gold at Croke Park
There was huge cause for celebration at Mountrath Community School as the TY GAA Future Leaders group of 2024/25 were honoured with the prestigious...
Laois man launches fundraiser to help homeless friend get a home
A young Laois man has set up a fundraiser in a bid to try get a homeless man that he has befriended a home.
Stradbally...
