In Pictures: Brilliant afternoon as Rosenallis celebrate St Patrick’s Day
The people of Rosenallis never disappoint when it comes to St Patrick's Day and they did so again this year.
Their parade is one of...
‘A Coaching Way’: Limerick All Ireland winning manager John Kiely to join star-studded panel...
Legendary Limerick hurling manager John Kiely will be joined by Seamas 'Cheddar' Plunkett and Mick Dempsey at the launch of Pat Critchley’s new book...
Applications sought as Garda Youth Awards for 2023 launched in Laois-Offaly
The Laois/Offaly Garda Youth Awards for 2023 have been launched.
These awards will celebrate outstanding young people between 13 and 21 years of age.
It will...
Laois Walk For Peace to be held in Portlaoise this Saturday in solidarity with...
A Walk For Peace has been organised this weekend in solidarity with the people of Palestine.
The protest will take place in Portlaoise on Saturday...
Laois TD raises concerns over age-limit for school bus drivers
Deputy Brian Stanley has taken to the Dail to raise an issue regarding the ban on over-70's being allowed to drive under the school...
Two Laois secondary schools scoop prestigious Mental Health Awards
St Patrick’s Mental Health Services held its Mission Possible awards this week, celebrating the achievements of schools around the country in promoting positive mental...
Century old boats set to moor in Vicarstown this weekend
A number of boats, some of which are over 100 years old, will travel down the canal in Vicarstown this weekend.
From Friday onwards, a flotilla...
Laois businessman supports homeless charity with vital PPE during Covid-19
Portarlington based business owner Barry Lambkin has been providing homeless charity Depaul with vital PPE equipment as the charity continues to protect the most...
Tributes paid following the passing of ‘gentle soul who was a true Portlaoise legend’
Tributes have been paid following the sad passing of Portlaoise native Billy Dargan.
Mr Dargan, from Harpurs Lane, passed peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital on...
In Pictures: Debut of Portlaoise Spotlight Sessions brings together singers, songwriters, poets and creatives...
This week saw the very first Portlaoise Spotlight Session at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
Singers, songwriters, poets and creatives travelled from all across Laois and...
In Pictures: Presentation made as long-serving Laois organist and choir founder retires
The St. Joseph's Sunday Choir made presentations to the retiring organist, Audrey Whelan, at a function in the Hollow Bar in Mountmellick recently.
Audrey's family...
In Pictures: All the best images from Culture Night in Mountrath and Emo
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts.
It seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied...
Progress being made on new school in Portlaoise
Work on the new St Francis special school in Portlaoise is expected to begin before the end of June this year, following an announcement...
Abbeyleix Bog calendar for 2022 set to highlight ‘a local nature gem’
Volunteers at Abbeyleix Bog Project have produced a new calendar for 2022.
This aims to celebrate the rich natural history and amenity value of the...
Tributes paid to Clonaslee man who passed away suddenly in Spain
Tributes have been paid to a Clonaslee man who made Malaga, Spain, his home, after his sudden death on Sunday, May 19.
Sean 'Schillaci' Corcoran...
All-Ireland winner on site as work begins on new Laois astro pitch
Work has begun on a brand new astroturf pitch in Laois.
Last year, primary school boys in Portarlington moved into a brand new school adjacent...
Concerns raised after asylum seekers ‘before courts in relation to stabbing incident’ moved to...
Concerns have been raised after a number of asylum seekers who were involved in a serious incident in Killarney on New Year's Day have...
REVEALED: Where Laois ranks overall in numbers of refugees and asylum seekers taken in...
The county-by-county breakdown of Ukrainian refugees and other applicants for international protection (asylum seekers) shows that Laois has taken some of the lowest numbers...
Laois support service named as national finalist in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards...
The Laois Domestic Abuse Service is amongst the thirty-five community groups, sports clubs and organisations from all over Ireland who have been announced as...
Submissions sought for proposed flood relief scheme in Laois village
Residents and businesses in Clonaslee are being encouraged to have their say on the proposed Flood Relief Scheme (FRS) for the village.
Back in November...
Beds and couches dumped in rural area
A latest example of dumping saw couches and beds dumped close to the Laois/Carlow border.
This latest incident occurred at Tinryland, and witnesses believe a...
Laois TD highlights dramatic increase in fuel bills and calls for change in schemes
A Laois TD has highlighted the dramatic increase in the cost of fuel bills that home owners are now experiencing.
Speaking in the Dail recently,...
Local TD ‘really shocked’ as cost of Laois bus stops/shelters revealed at over €24,000...
A Laois TD has said he is "really shocked" at recently unveiled figures that reveal the cost of new bus stops/shelters in Portlaoise was...
Coillte ‘working closely with Gardaí to protect Slieve Bloom Mountain Trails’
The state’s forestry agency, Coillte, has confirmed that it has been in contact with An Garda Síochana as part of enforcement efforts aimed at...
Laois Coronavirus Clinical Assessment Hub is operational this week
The Laois Coronavirus Clinical Assessment Hub is open for patients this week.
Back at the end of March, we brought you the news that a...
RTÉ looking for Irish people in Australia for new series
Encore Media have put out the call for Irish people who are currently living in Australia for a new TV series.
The new TV series...
In Pictures: Celebratory dinner held following retirement of Laois secondary school principal
A celebratory dinner was hosted by the Board of Management of Heywood CS in The Castle Hotel, Durrow, to mark the retirement of past...
Meeting called in opposition to proposed Portarlington wind farm
A meeting will take place tomorrow night in Portarlington after a planning application was made to build a wind farm near the town.
Offaly County...
Conor McGregor steps in to save Laois gym from closure
Mixed Martial Artist Conor McGregor has stepped in to stop a Laois gym from having to close.
On Friday night, the owners of Straight Blast...
Pet owners should be ‘scare aware’ this Halloween warns local Minister
Pippa Hackett has issued a reminder to animal owners to be extra vigilant about their animal’s safety in advance of Halloween.
The Green Party Senator...
