‘The window to act on climate change is closing’ says local Senator
Local Senator Pippa Hackett says the time window available for the world to act on climate change is closing rapidly.
The Green Party woman was...
Laois project highlighted in new booklet celebrating 25 years of Heritage Officer work
A special Heritage Council publication featuring stories from heritage officers in every county is being launched today to mark 25 years since the Heritage...
In Pictures: Success for Mountmellick at All-Ireland Macra competition
Mountmellick Macra club was placed second in the Capers competition which took place last month.
Capers is a variety show with Banteer from Cork coming...
Laois Senator calls for urgent action on long-delayed Rathdowney Fire Station project
Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has called on the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to urgently progress the long-delayed Rathdowney Fire Station...
Laois Mountain-biker presented with Climate Ambassador Award
An Taisce held the Climate Ambassador Awards recently in the Morrison Hotel which recognised the tremendous effort and dedication demonstrated by volunteers throughout the...
2018 Remembered: Sadness as Portlaoise pub set to close its doors this weekend
There was great sadness in Portlaoise as one of it's most well-known pubs closed down in September.
The Office Bar & Venue on Main Street informed...
Live music and free colour run promises to be a great event in Vicarstown...
This looks like it will be great!
There will be live music from local band Paper Planes and a free colour run this Friday afternoon...
Community centres in Laois to receive funding of over €336,000 for essential upgrades
Community centres in Laois will receive funding of €336,437.25 to upgrade facilities which will benefit users of all ages.
A total of 15 centres have...
Event to remember revolutionary women of Laois set to take place this afternoon
An exhibition on Cumann na mBan is currently running in Stradbally Library and Art House.
The exhibition is part of a long-term and ongoing engagement...
Sadness at death of Sean Duffy, highly-regarded former Midlands Health administrator
The death has occurred of Sean Duffy from Monasterervin, a highly-regarded figure in the health system for a long number of years.
Mr Duffy had...
Changes in Kildare & Leighlin diocese see Portlaoise priest set to move to Stradbally...
Changes in the Kildare & Leighlin diocese will see a priest, currently in Portlaoise, move to help out in the parish of Stradbally.
The changes...
Mountmellick art exhibition – Local artist leans into the mountain for inspiration
Born in the 1960s at the foot of the Slieve Blooms in Deerpark,
Mountrath, Antoinette Breen has been painting all her life.
A gift of paints...
Large attendance for Rathdowney Town Team’s launch of new Town Centre First Plan
A large group of over 60 people attended the launch of the Rathdowney Town Centre First Plan recently in the Marian Community Centre in...
Laois TD launches blistering attack on local Minister over deal between Coillte and British...
A Laois TD has launched a blistering attack on a local Minister for State over a controversial plan involving Coillte and a British investment...
In Pictures: Huge crowds turn out as local priest brings to book his incredible...
The GAA Centre in Portarlington is a big place but it was packed on Friday night as local priest Fr Sean Hyland launched a...
Major step forward for Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme as preliminary design stage is complete
Laois County Council, in partnership with and with the approval of the OPW, have announced that the preliminary design of the Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme...
Sadness in Courtwood and Rath areas at the passing of Rich O’Connor
The festive period marked the end of an era in the Courtwood area with the news of the death of Rich O'Connor on Christmas...
Tribute paid as long serving Laois teacher retires after 31 years of service
A tribute has been paid following the retirement of a long-serving Laois teacher who gave 31 years to the job.
Yesterday saw Pat Roe walk...
Fascinating new history published on the Crosbies of Cork, Kerry, Laois and Leinster
Historian Chris Keane has just launched his third book with strong Laois historical connections, The Crosbies of Cork, Kerry, Laois and Leinster.
It tells the...
Closure of Laois and Offaly employment services described as ‘bad decision’ by local TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has stated that the closure of local employment services in Portlaoise, Tullamore, Portarlington and Birr is a bad decision...
Record increase in housing completions in Laois – highest in Ireland
There was a record increase of 65% in the number of local authority housing completions in Laois in 2023, as compared to 2022.
In 2023,...
Rathdowney war hero will be remembered at historical re-enactment
Bob's Bar Durrow and Durrow High Nelly Club are hosting a re-enactment of the Third Battle of Ypres on Sunday 20 August.
During this historic...
Portlaoise College announces scholarships for incoming First-Year students
Portlaoise College have announced the recipients of this year's scholarships for incoming first-year students.
The highly competitive scholarships are each worth over €1,100.
They have been...
Six organisations awarded more than €100,000 funding from the Laois-Kilkenny Community Benefit Fund
EirGrid has awarded €103,675 to six community groups and not-for-profit organisations near the Laois-Kilkenny Reinforcement Project.
This is the first of three phases of funding...
In Pictures: Laois school take on exciting challenge of Bogathon
The transition year group from Mountrath CS completed a Bogathon on October 15 in Errill, on the 7 km long route, over a variety...
Caring for Conor: Laois GAA club launch fundraiser for life-saving treatment for young boy
Mountmellick GAA club has launched a fundraiser to help get life-saving treatment for a very young boy.
Conor Grehan is almost six months old but...
Family at heart of ‘The Town’ documentary fear they’ll have to move abroad if...
One of the families at the heart of 'The Town' documentary have said that they might have to move as far as Holland if...
Portlaoise Hospital issue statement as Emergency Department ‘very busy with significant delays’
Portlaoise Hospital has issued an updated statement on the continuing impact that the ransomware attack on the HSE is having on its services.
Outpatient radiology...
Laois group needs your votes in bid to win €20,000 funding
The Laois Arch club has been nominated for the prestigious Permanent TSB community fund.
The club, who support and help people with intellectual disabilities, are...
Mountmellick Zumba fundraiser organisers overwhelmed by response
Hundreds of people turned out to take part in the Mountmellick dance and zumba fundraiser on Saturday afternoon which raised €2,250 for 12-year-old Robyn...
