Children’s Eye Clinic set to return to Portlaoise next year
The Children’s Eye Clinic in Portlaoise is set to return to the hospital in early 2025.
Previously the service was available in Portlaoise Hospital where...
Laois Garda and colleague receive award for bravery after saving a woman from a...
A Laois Garda and his colleague have received a medal for bravery following a ceremony today.
Emo's Nigel Murphy and Garda Conor Treacy were presented...
In Pictures: Mighty craic at Timahoe Easter Egg Hunt and novelty Tractor Run
Tigh Mochua le chéile held their annual Easter egg hunt and kids novelty Tractor Run on Saturday in Timahoe.
The event was a huge success...
Mural celebrating history of Laois set to be unveiled this week
A mural is set to be designed and installed at the Old St Peter's Graveyard, Railway Street, Portlaoise.
The impetus for the project came from...
Status Orange wind warning in place for Laois as Storm Jorge approaches
A Status Orange wind warning is in place for Laois from 6am on Saturday until 3am on Sunday.
The warning is in place for the...
Coronavirus: 9 more deaths and 59 cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health have confirmed that a further nine people have died from Coronavirus while they have announced 59 new cases.
That brings the...
Motorists asked to avoid area as train ‘broken down’ in Portlaoise
Motorists are being asked to avoid the Fr Browne area of Portlaoise after a train broke down on the level crossing.
Gardai are at the...
Tributes paid to Laois man who died tragically in Cork
The Laois man who died tragically in Cork has been named locally as 34-year-old Liam Kealy from Luggacurren.
News of his death has been greeted...
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...
In Pictures: Paralympic hero Gary O’Reilly honoured by Laois County Council
The Paralympic success of Portlaoise's Gary O'Reilly was an incredible moment in 2021 and he was formally honoured by Laois County Council on Thursday...
HSE plea to parents and carers regarding Kinder Egg products at home
The HSE has urged all parents and carers of young children to check and make sure that they do not have Kinder Egg products...
Star lineup as Rathdowney are set to go Cooking with the Stars in aid...
Rathdowney Community Development Group, in conjunction with the Parish, are hosting a 'Cooking with the Stars' night in the Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix on Thursday,...
Sadness in Laois secondary school as much loved teacher passes away
There was deep sadness in Mountrath over the weekend following the passing of a much loved teacher.
Ms Imelda Healy, who was originally from Ballyraggett...
A 160km cycling challenge is on the cards for these three Laois men this...
Three Laois men are about to take on the cycle of a lifetime as they compete in the 160km Skoda 'Ring of Clare' tomorrow,...
Heywood Community School Teacher elected as chairperson of national teaching body
The teaching council have announced Heywood teacher Eamon Dennehey as the newly elected chairperson of the organisation.
Dennehey, who is originally from Kerry has been...
Considerations underway for substantial changes to Lyster Square, Portlaoise, as part of €12 million...
Considerations are underway which will see Laois County Council make substantial changes to Lyster Square, Portlaoise, as part of major investment in the town.
Several...
‘Snail’s pace’ of Laois flood relief schemes and ‘escalating cost’ raised in the Dail
Independent Republican TD for Laois, Brian Stanley, raised the situation surrounding three flood relief schemes planned for the county in the Dail recently.
Addressing Minister...
Laois Cumann na mBan exhibition to open in Mountmellick this week
An exhibition on Laois Cumann na mBan will be launched in Mountmellick Library this Tuesday, July 5, at 7.30pm.
The exhibition was curated by...
Coldest week of the year expected as temperatures to hit minus five degrees
Met Éireann are warning that this week is set to be the coldest week of the year so far, with temperatures expected to hit...
Portlaoise man recently appointed as Commissioner for Oaths
Portlaoise man John O'Neill was recently appointed a Commissioner for Oaths by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
A Commissioner for Oaths is a...
Laois company raises staggering sum following charity cycle through Spain for Down Syndrome Centre...
A Laois company has completed a charity cycle for the Down Syndrome Centre Midlands and raised a staggering amount of money.
PowerPoint Engineering, based in...
Funeral details announced for Portlaoise man who died tragically while swimming
Funeral details have been announced for Michael Timmons, the Portlaoise man who died tragically while swimming in Derryounce Lake in Portarlington last Saturday.
Mr Timmons...
All-Ireland French debating glory for Laois students
A group of secondary school students from Laois beat off fierce competition from a number of private schools to be crowned All-Ireland French debating champions...
New bill aims to combat the scourge of derelict buildings in Laois and across...
Laois Green Party representatives have welcomed the Vacancy Dereliction and Regeneration Bill 2022 which was launched yesterday.
Under this Bill, homes that are vacant in...
Laois family backs Mater funding campaign on heart screening
Having lost their beloved family member Michael, the Bowe family are backing the Mater Foundation's fundraising campaign to upgrade heart screening equipment.
Michael Bowe originally...
In Pictures: ‘Sunset Cycle’ event held as part of Bike Week proves a big...
Laois PPN in collaboration with SVT Activity & Wellness Hub, welcomed a large number of PPN Member Group attendees to ‘Sunset Cycle’ event recently.
This...
Laois artist receives €8,000 from PLATFORM 31 scheme
Laois County Council has announced that artist Ella de Búrca is the Laois recipient of the PLATFORM 31 Scheme.
PLATFORM 31 is a nationwide artist...
Beautiful tribute to ‘excellent cross country runner’ Ray McGill
On January 24 this year, Ray McGill passed away in the loving care of the staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget in Kilkenny.
Mr McGill...
Young people in Laois asked to get creative to help tackle racism
Show Racism the Red Card are calling on all primary and secondary schools, youth organisations, children and young people in Laois to enter their...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Monday, April 6, 2020
370 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 16 more deaths
A total of 370 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This...
