Big breakthrough as permission granted for Blueway along River Erkina
The hugely active Woodenbridge Paddlers group enjoyed a significant breakthrough last week when planning permission was granted for a new Blueway route on the...
Laois covered in snow as cold spell takes hold as temperature set to drop...
The people of Laois are waking up to a blanket of snow this morning following a heavy snowfall over night around the county.
Laois has...
Warm welcome as Laois County Council secure landmark building in Portarlington
Laois County Council has taken a long-term lease on the landmark Market House building in the square in Portarlington, one that operated as Ryan's...
Portlaoise College students champion inspiring animal welfare initiative
Students from class 3F at Portlaoise College have proudly completed an impactful and thought-provoking community action project focused on rights and responsibilities as part...
Calls for parents to ‘Get your kid a bike not an electric scooter’ after...
People are taking their life in their hands walking the footpaths when there are so many electric scooters about - so maybe parents should...
Two communities come together after recent vandalism on Laois village and GAA Club
This is what the GAA is all about.
Two communities have come together after vandals wrote graffiti'd a Laois village and walls outside of their...
Young Laois woman embarking on journey to South Africa to make ‘positive change in...
A young Laois woman is embarking on a journey to South Africa with the mission of making a positive change in the lives of...
New York Diary: Ellis Island aggro, Daddy’s girls and the importance of a good...
Saturday was an incredibly busy day for the Timahoe Male Choir with a detailed schedule of events mapped out by their redoubtable leaders, Damien...
€840,000 IT funding for Laois schools as Sports Capital Grants open
Every school in Laois will receive part of the €840,000 in grant funding that has been allocated by the Department of Education recently for...
Mountrath student receives best Leaving Cert biology results in the country
What an amazing achievement this is.
A former Mountrath CS student was awarded for receiving the best Leaving Cert biology results in the country.
Katy White...
Laois families to save more than €2,000 in annual childcare bill due to subsidy...
Parents in Laois will potentially save thousands on the cost of childcare thanks to increased subsidies that kicked in recently.
The reduction was made possible...
Laois woman to the fore as ‘StepTember’ challenge raises over €100,000 for DEBRA Ireland
A 10,000-steps-a-day challenge led by a top social media star who was inspired by a Laois woman has smashed the €100,000 barrier for a...
Portlaoise Hospital team up with Gardai for new crime prevention programme
Portlaoise Hospital has officially launched Hospital Watch, a proactive crime prevention programme in the hospital setting.
Similar to a residential Neighbourhood Watch scheme, it operates...
In Pictures: Lions Durrow AFC host another successful fun day as new season gets...
Lions AFC is a vibrant soccer club in Durrow and that was very evident at their family fun day on Sunday last.
With an array...
In Pictures: Glorious occasion at Laois Africa Day in Portlaoise
Africa Day Laois took place on the grounds of Portlaoise Leisure Centre on Saturday last in glorious weather conditions where the large crowd were...
Big plans ahead as sustainable energy community group continues to strengthen in Laois town
A sustainable energy group set up by the Portarlington Business Association has been meeting weekly online for the past six months.
The group, called the...
In Pictures: All smiles as Ballyroan-Abbey and Abbeyleix celebrate incredible 2020 minor double success
There was serious style in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel at the weekend as a group of teenagers finally got to celebrate their unprecedented success.
In...
Irish Cancer Society appeals for volunteer drivers in Laois
The Irish Cancer Society are looking for volunteer drivers in Laois to collect cancer patients from their homes. These drivers will drive patients to...
Laois native announced as Green Week ambassador
Ballacolla native Seamus Hoyne has been named as an EU Green Week 2017 Ambassador - one of only three in the entire continent.
Mr Hoyne, who...
‘An amazing person devoted to providing unconditional care’ – Laois Family Carer of the...
Family Carers Ireland has announced that this year’s Netwatch Laois Family Carer of the Year is Linda Dollard from Shanahoe.
This prestigious accolade recognises the...
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: Tastes from all over the world at Portlaoise school’s cuisine night
A now annual event, the Portlaoise Educate Together NS cuisine night went down another treat this October.
On Thursday October 25 it was a Halloween themed...
The Irish wheelchair Association launches ‘Without You, We’re Stuck’ appeal
The Irish Wheelchair Association in Laois is appealing for your support after they decided to cancel their annual street collection because of Covid-19.
The charity...
New Portlaoise Library moves a step closer
Tender documents are almost ready for the long-awaited new library in Portlaoise.
Laois County Council CEO John Mulholland confirmed the news at the monthly meeting...
CONFIRMED: Ploughing Championships to return to Laois again as Ratheniska announced for 2024
The National Ploughing Championships are set to return to Ratheniska in Laois once again in 2024.
The news was confirmed this evening at the National...
‘Make Way Day’ aiming to channel the ‘spirit of the Olympics’ in Laois this...
Make Way Day 2024 returns this week, on Friday September 27, to The People’s Park in Portlaoise.
The central message of Make Way Day is...
CO2 emissions must be reduced with alternatives, not punishments, says Laois TD
A Laois TD has called on the government 'to focus less on punishing ordinary people through increasing carbon taxes and focus more on how...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College complete 10km route for annual Bike Week celebration
Portlaoise College hosted a fun filled cycle event as part of their annual Bike Week celebration, in partnership with Laois Bike Week.
The sunny weather...
Planning permission lodged for new pharmacy in Laois town
A new pharmacy could be on its way to Laois's main town after planning permission was lodged recently.
Heffernan Pharmacy are looking to set up...
Rent prices in Laois increase by 8% as supply continues to dry up
The price of renting a home in Laois has increased in Quarter 2 of 2021.
The average rent price in Q1 of 2021 was €1,056...
