SPOTTED: Laois film star at home for Christmas
Portlaoise's finest tv and film star Robert Sheehan was spotted out and about in Laois this Christmas.
Sheehan paid a visit to Treacy's Bar &...
In Pictures: Four ‘little woodlands’ successful planted by students in Portlaoise
Laois County Council and LEAF Ireland are planting four Na Coillte Beaga (little woodlands) in three schools and one Education Centre in Portlaoise.
This project...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Hospital opens new Viewing Room and Family Facility associated with the...
Portlaoise Hospital has today officially opened the doors of its new Viewing Room and Family Facility associated with the mortuary.
Development of the new facility...
Brand new Laois Volunteer Centre launched in Portlaoise
The brand new Laois Volunteer Centre has officially been launched.
Yesterday, Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities Joe O'Brien revealed that...
Covid incidence rate in Laois among highest in the country
The incidence rate of Covid-19 in Laois is now among the highest in the country as the daily number of cases nationwide continues to...
Irish Water continues works to improve water quality and supply for customers in Abbeyleix
Irish Water have works planned in Abbeyleix as part of its programme to drive down leakage and reduce the number of bursts and unplanned...
In Pictures: Laois schoolchildren a class act for Music Generation Laois premiere
A total of 120 children aged between seven and 12 from Cloneyhurke, Rath and Paddock national schools were on song as they raised the...
Glowing tributes paid to retiring principal as she calls time on teaching career
Rath National School gave an almighty send off to Principal Ann Garry this week as she hands over the reigns after teaching in the...
Laois Libraries set to host two online history talks this March
Laois Libraries in collaboration with Terry Dunne, Laois Historian-in-Residence, will present two online history talks in March.
The first talk, The Dublin Guard in the...
Laois to receive €4.2 million investment from Transport Infrastructure Ireland for road improvements
€4,291,949 has been allocated to Laois under the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) National Roads and Greenways Allocations for 2024.
Priority criteria for allocation includes the...
Laois County Council signs €26.22 million funding agreement for energy retrofit projects
Laois County Council has signed a three-year Pathfinder Funding Agreement with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
This agreement secures €26.22 million in investment...
Back in business: Laois cake shop owner delighted to re-open after battling cancer
From crunching the numbers to having her cake and eating it, Sarah Walsh followed her passion in opening Miscellany Cakes.
Today (Friday, July 29),...
Laois Down Syndrome Ireland’s ‘Field of Dreams’ moving ever closer
Down Syndrome Ireland “Laois Branch” celebrated World Down Syndrome Day recently.
On Sunday March 21, all of their members wore lots of 'Rock Your Socks'...
In Pictures: St Brigid celebrated as Stradbally, Timahoe and Vicarstown turn out for St...
A wet morning did not deter the people of Vicrarstown from coming out in big numbers to one of the earliest parades in Ireland.
For...
Businesses urged to close their doors and send workers home
Laois County Council and An Garda Siochana met this morning and are advising businesses to close up for the day and send their workers...
Death occurs of Hugh McDonnell, former Cistercian Roscrea principal
The death has occurred of Hugh McDonnell, the former principal of Cistercian College Roscrea.
Hugh McDonnell was a long-serving Irish teacher in the school after...
Annual WWI Remembrance Ceremony set to take place on Sunday in Portlaoise
The annual remembrance ceremony for those who died in World War One be held on Sunday, November 19, in Portlaoise.
The ceremony will also honour...
Laois hotel raises €11,500 for local charities through Christmas Community Donation Initiative
A Laois hotel raised close to €11,500 over the Christmas period with the proceeds going towards a fantastic local charity.
The Midlands Park Hotel in...
Coronavirus: 1,283 new cases and three more deaths as Government to take decisive action...
A further 1,283 Coronavirus cases have been announced as well as three further deaths.
Of today's cases, 23 of them are in Laois, meaning the...
The most popular name for boys and girls in Laois have been revealed
Emily and Jack were the most common baby names in Laois for 2018.
This is according to the Central Statistics Office, which released the list...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix students showcase their art in the Dunamaise Arts Centre
Abbeyleix FEC students are currently having their art showcased in the Dunamaise Arts Centre
A variety of disciplines including ceramics, textiles, drawing, print and painting...
Tourism strategy calls for the re-creation of Portlaoise Jazz Festival
The recently-launched Laois Tourism Strategy Plan has suggested that the renowned Portlaoise Jazz Festival be revived, alongside other major events and marketed as a...
Laois hotel’s new employee taking the hospitality industry by storm
A bright new employee in the Midlands Park Hotel is showing others how its done as he is 'absolutely flying it' in the hospitality...
Laois Association Dublin prepares to celebrate 75th Anniversary
2024 marks the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of The Laois Association Dublin.
The Association was founded in 1949 to cater for and provide a...
2018 Remembered: Green light given for Obama Plaza style development outside Portlaoise
In last October, planning permission was granted for a new Barack-Obama style Plaza just off the motorway at Togher outside Portlaoise.
The permission was granted...
Thinking Big: A municipal sports facility for Laois won’t be cheap – or quick...
So much of sport is about imagining and dreaming about the big occasions.
Whether it's making a certain team, winning a certain competition or qualifying...
The county is getting set for biggest ever Darkness into Light turnout
It's almost time to set those alarm clocks. As Saturday May 11 is nearly upon us, hundreds of Laois people from all parts of...
Government contradiction over proposal to ban the sale of turf from September
Government officials have contradicted each other with statements made about the potential banning of the sale of turf from September.
Last night, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar...
Laois celebrity gives candid interview after tumultuous year
TV presenter Claire Byrne opened up about 'lecherous' men preying on women, gender pay gaps, her career and having three young children in a...
Big week for Barrowhouse as they get set to mark centenary in style
It's a big week for the Barrowhouse GAA club as they host an event for Laois Connects week on Thursday night and then celebrate...
