In Pictures: Big turnout for Laois’s Culture and Creativity Strategy 2023-2027 consultation event
There was a big turnout for a very important meeting that was held in Laois recently.
People from all over the county gathered to discuss...
Your ultimate guide to what’s on in Laois to celebrate St Patrick’s Day
It's always a most enjoyable day and this year's St Patrick's day festivities around Laois will bring a bit of fun and joy to...
The road to a go-getting glittering career: James MacInerney on life ‘finding joy’ as...
The Ballacolla road in Abbeyleix was the unlikely backdrop for the creation of most of the work in make-up artist (MUA) James MacInerney’s fantastical exhibition...
In Pictures: History made as The Heath hosts first ever St Patrick’s Day Parade
History was made in The Heath this morning as they hosted their first ever St Patrick's Day Parade.
In lovely sunshine, the community came together...
Artist Aileen Donovan unveils painting of Dysart Enos old Church
A painting has been unveiled of the Dysart Enos old Church by artist Aileen Donovan at Park-Ratheniska GAA Club.
This project was funded by Creative...
Portarlington Rugby Club to host Family Table Quiz on Saturday, February 15
A Laois sports club are set to host a family fundraising event later this month with excitement beginning to build.
Portarlington RFC are set to...
Eir looking to hire 50 new apprentices
Eir, Ireland’s largest telecommunications company, today announced plans to further expand its workforce by hiring up to 50 new apprentices.
Following a two year on-the-job...
In Pictures: Laois PPN celebrate World Bee Day 2024
The Laois Beekeepers association celebrated ‘World Bee Day’ 2024 by welcoming members of Laois PPN groups to the Dunamaise Beekeepers Association Apiary in Stradbally...
Memories from famous Gordon Bennett motor race of 1903 sought for documentary
The Heritage offices of Laois, Carlow and Kildare County Councils are looking for the memories from local families about the famous Gordon Bennett motor...
Grants for vacant properties expanded to rural and urban areas in Laois
Grants of up to €50,000 for homeowners of vacant and derelict properties have been extended to both rural areas and cities and will be...
Timahoe to mark 1,100th Anniversary of massive Viking raid
Planning has begun to remember the 1,100th annual anniversary of the Viking raid and invasion of Timahoe village.
A meeting took place in the Heritage...
Young film makers in Laois invited to apply for funding to enter short film...
The Irish Cancer Society is inviting young people and youth groups in Laois to be part of Ireland’s Tobacco-Free generation and get involved in...
€500,000 winning Lotto ticket bought in Emo found in car
A winning EuroMillions worth half a million euro spent seven weeks being driven around in a car before the owners realised that they had...
WATCH: Portlaoise secondary school hold own vote on Presidential election
As the country casts their votes and prepares to hear who will be elected President, a Portlaoise school has completed the same process today.
Dunamase...
Laois secondary school recognises 24 years of incredible service from three parents
Portlaoise College has recognised and honoured the remarkable contributions and unwavering dedication of three esteemed individuals.
These have served on the Parents Council for an...
In Pictures: Two Laois sisters raise almost €10,000 in memory of beloved late dad
Two Laois sisters have raised almost €10,000 in memory of their beloved late dad.
Paula and Gemma Delaney, who hail from Camross, raised €9,468 for...
Gardaí seeking public assistance in tracing Laois teenager, Abbie Glynn, reported missing since Sunday
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a Laois teenager - 17-year-old Abbie Glynn, from Ballybrittas.
Abbie was last seen on...
WATCH: Laois secondary school students raise funds for Embrace FARM with annual Tractor Run
A Laois secondary school hosted its annual charity tractor run on Friday February 4.
A total of seventeen tractors converged on the scenic Knockbeg College...
Coronavirus: 42 new cases and no further deaths as outrage over Killarney party
There have been no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today but 42 new cases.
It means there has been a total...
In Pictures: Hopes for a magical weekend as students in Clough and Ballacolla schools...
It will be a massive week for everyone involved in Clough-Ballacolla as they will take part in four county finals over the next eight...
Laois County Council launch campaign aimed at tackling gum litter
Cllr Thomasina Connell, Cathoirleach of Laois County Council, officially launched the Gum Litter Taskforce's gum litter education campaign recently.
The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) is...
In Pictures: ‘My Severe Weather Ready Guide’ successfully launched
Severe weather has the ability to disrupt our daily lives in all sorts of ways such as loss of power as well as damage...
Moment in Time: Family and friends pay tribute to the late Senator Kieran Phelan...
For this week's Moment in Time, we look back on May 2011 when the family and friends of the late Senator Kieran Phelan paid...
Bicentenary of the birth of a famous Laois historian and writer – John Canon...
On 30 April, 1821 – two hundred years ago - John O’Hanlon was born, the first of eight children of Edward Hanlon and Honor...
Laois has a new millionaire! National Lottery confirms top prize won for fifth time...
The National Lottery has delivered yet another millionaire in 2025 - and the winner is from Laois.
The news was confirmed this morning with 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...
‘The Sheep Who Couldn’t Sleep’ – Laois author launches third children’s book
The Sheep Who Couldn’t Sleep is the third children's book by Laois author Brendan McDonald.
This heart-warming bedtime story is common in so many...
Third Lidl coming to Laois as planning permission granted for new Supermarket in Graiguecullen...
A third Lidl is coming to Laois after an application for planning permission was recently granted by the local Planning Authorities.
The application is for...
RTE’s Six One News set to broadcast from Portlaoise this evening
RTE have been stuck in the headlines themselves for all the wrong reasons for almost a month now - but away from the Ryan...
Mountrath housing estates scoop best in Ireland award
A group of housing estates in Mountrath have won a prestigious award.
Kiln Lane Residents Association, made up of residents from Kiln Lane, Clonbarrow and...
