Abbeyleix gears up to represent Ireland on the international stage
The town of Abbeyleix is buzzing with activity as preparations ramp up ahead of a major international visit from the Communities in Bloom judging...
Laois post office set to close this week as An Post seeks replacement postmaster
A Laois post office is set to close this Friday as the premises where it is currently located is being put up for sale.
The...
Laois people urged to conserve water as treatment plants working to capacity
Irish Water has contacted Laois County Councillors urging people to choose handwashing over powerwashing as domestic water usage increases by an average of 20%...
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...
Laois childcare costs have hit ‘all time high’ says Laois TD
The costs of childcare in Laois have reached an 'all time high' - according to a Laois TD.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley says that they...
Deep sadness and tribute paid as young Laois mother laid to rest
There was deep sadness in Portlaoise over the February Bank Holiday weekend as a young mother was laid to rest.
Amy Dunphy, from Marian Ave...
Hurling legend being laid to rest in Clonaslee
A hurling legend is being laid to rest in Clonaslee.
Having won two All-Irelands, five Leinster titles, three railway cups and one national hurling league,...
Grants of up to €50,000 available in Laois as CLAR Programme details announced
The Government has launched a €7million fund to develop community facilities and amenities in rural areas under the 2022 CLÁR Programme.
The CLÁR Programme is...
Excitement building as Laois Rose all set to make Tralee appearance early next week
Excitement is at fever pitch as the 2025 Rose of Tralee Festival is underway in Kerry.
32 women from across Ireland and beyond are battling...
Laois secondary school students invited to Cineáltas Showcase in Croke Park
Members of Mountrath Community School were invited to the Cineáltas Showcase in Croke Park recently.
On the day, two of their 5th year students, Eugene...
WATCH: New initiative launched to promote reading in young Laois children
A new initiative to promote reading among young children in Laois has been launched.
'Talking Buddies', funded by Sláintecare, has been set up to promote...
Laois TD hits out at HSE CEO response following ambulance no show in Laois
A Laois TD has branded HSE CEO Paul Reid's comments over the ambulance service in Laois as 'dismissive'.
Last weekend, a young Laois boy was...
Renowned writer hosts successful short story workshops in Laois
Following on from the overwhelming success of writer Eileen Casey’s memoir workshops, she returned to Laois recently.
The Arts Office at Laois County Council invited...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Wednesday, June 10, 2020
19 new cases and five more deaths
Health officials have confirmed that a further five people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland.
The Department of Health...
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...
Four students and apprentices from Laois set to compete at WorldSkills Ireland 2024
WorldSkills Ireland is returning to the RDS, Simonscourt from the September 25 to 27.
The event is expected to attract over 27,000 people including students,...
Refuge centre for victims of domestic violence in Laois a step closer following Tusla...
Portlaoise Refuge has been listed as a priority in the publication of the Tusla review of accommodation services for victims of domestic, sexual and...
Anger in Laois community over disturbing discovery of missing pet
A Laois community is in outrage and shock after a family pet was found nailed and wired to a tree on Sunday morning.
The dog...
Coronavirus: 814 new cases and two more deaths as conflicting messages on ‘circuit break’...
There have been a further 814 confirmed cases of Coronavirus as well as two further deaths, according to the figures released this evening.
Of the...
Tusla launches urgent national foster care recruitment appeal in Laois
Tusla - Child and Family Agency - has launched a fostering recruitment campaign in Laois.
The aim of the campaign is to recruit new foster...
Portlaoise Garda Station holding open day today to give insight into their daily work
Portlaoise Garda Station are holding an open day today from 12pm-3pm with a sensory hour from 11am-12pm.
The event is set to give a real...
Ambitious plans to be outlined at Castletown Community Centre AGM
The Castletlown Community Centre committee will outline its ambitious refurbishment plans at its AGM tonight.
The AGM takes place at 8 pm in the community...
Community and Enterprise Grant announced for Laois groups and small businesses
A new Community and Enterprise Grants scheme has been launched for local Laois community groups and small-to-medium sized organisations, as part of the EU...
Laois teenager’s kindness hailed ‘an inspiration’ in campaign to bring a hospice to the...
The kindness of a Laois teenager has become an inspiration for a campaign that is trying to bring a hospice to the midlands.
Ruth Talbot,...
All smiles in St Fergal’s College Rathdowney as students receive 2023 Leaving Cert results
St Fergal's College in Rathdowney had its doors open on Friday for its 2021-2023 Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied students.
Many of them gathered...
In Pictures: Wide-range of projects on display as Colaiste Iosagain host third ever Sci-Fest...
The PE Hall in Colaiste Iosagain was packed to capacity on Wednesday as the Portarlington school held it’s third ever Sci-Fest competition.
The Transition Years...
Big crowd expected for The Heath’s Easter Sunday dawn mass
The Heath Church will celebrate this year's Dawn Mass on Easter Sunday morning.
This is an annual event and this year, Bishop Denis Nulty will...
Incognito art sale featuring several Laois artists in aid of Jack and Jill Children’s...
A number of Laois artists have once again shown what huge hearts they have in donating an array of unique artworks for this year’s...
Strong Laois connections in Canada celebrated on Ministerial visit
Laois TD, Sean Fleming, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs visited Canada last week to meet with members of the Irish...
In Pictures: Big crowd in the chamber as well-known Laois man Teddy Fennelly receives...
A Laois man who was named the National Heritage Hero in 2022 received a Civic Reception recently.
This is the highest honour that Laois County...
