Heartbroken Laois mam pleads for answers after son shot dead by police in Germany
A Laois-born mother has spoken of her heartbreak at the shooting dead of her son at his home in Hamburg by German police three...
In Pictures: Scoil Chriost Ri and Portlaoise CBS come together to celebrate 2024 Debs
Two Laois secondary school came together to celebrate their Debs in Portlaoise last night.
The boys from Portlaoise CBS joined the girls from Scoil Chriost...
In Pictures: Midlands Regional PPN Meeting Held in Castle Durrow
PPN delegates from across the Midlands Region received a warm welcome to Laois at the stunning Castle Durrow for the latest Midlands Regional Public...
New funding for two Laois retailers to grow and enhance online capability confirmed
New funding has been announced for two Laois retail businesses to expand their online offering and presence to customers at home and abroad.
Fine Gael...
11 Laois schools receive Green-Schools flag awards for environmental excellence
11 schools across Laois were awarded their Green-School flag on May 14, an award for environmental management in primary and secondary schools.
All the Laois...
Mother of three Kolbe pupils speaks out about conditions – ‘It’s devastating sending your...
One parent who understands the plight of those involved Kolbe Special School all too well is Louise Dermody.
Louise's three children Ethan, Kyle and Alanna...
‘Community as a Superpower’ seminar will explore ways to build inclusive, welcoming communities in...
Laois Integration Network (LIN) and Laois Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT) are organising a joint inclusivity initiative to explore ways to build inclusive, welcoming...
Toll set to increase on M7/M8 from January 1
Motorists are set to be hit with an increase on the M7/M8 toll outside Portlaoise - as well as at most other tolls around...
Death occurs of Portarlington man who was a much-loved publican in English town
The death has occurred of Robbie Lyons, a native of Portarlington but a well-known publican in an Chatteris in Cambridgeshire for the past number...
Laois serial killer the focus of new book
Are you serial killer fanatic? Do you obsess over the latest murder series on Netflix?
Well this new book on Ireland's most prolific serial killer...
Laois-native’s luxury clothing line recognised at SETU’s entrepreneurship showcase
Hollianne Phelan, from Portlaoise is the founder of Cotone Collection, a wellness and lifestyle brand focused on creating high-comfort, high-quality sleepwear from natural fabrics.
Hollianne...
In Pictures: Double birthday joy as Covid-19 vaccines arrive in Laois residential facility
There were smiles on young and old faces as the PfizerBioN-Tech vaccine arrived at St Brigid's Hospital in Shaen this week.
The vials arrived on...
HSE provide latest update on out of hours GP service ‘MIDOC’ in Laois
The HSE has provided another update on the status of the out of hours GP service - MIDOC - in Laois.
At the end of...
Sod turned for primary school extension in Laois
The sod was officially turned today for the school extension for Scoil Mhuire Fatima in Timahoe.
Laois TD and Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie...
Sadness in Colt and Raheen community following the death of the much-loved Bosco Grant
The small tight-knit community of Colt and Raheen is in mourning this week following the death of the widely popular Bosco Grant.
Every GAA club...
Cistercian Roscrea wins the battle to stay open
Roscrea's Cistercian College, which was set to close in 2018, will remain open after an action group set up to save it raised around...
Closing date for applications for Sports Capital Grants extended
The closing date for applications for Sports Capital Grants have been extended.
Minister for State in the Department of Finance, Sean Fleming, confirmed that the...
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),...
In Pictures: Ballyroan 10 mile and Santa Fun Run a huge success
The Ballyroan 10 mile and Santa Fun Run took place at the weekend and was a huge success.
Despite the miserable conditions on Saturday, 274...
Fr David Vard to be officially appointed as Parish Priest of Stradbally
Fr David Vard is set to be officially appointed as the Parish Priest of Stradbally early next month.
The announcement was made by Bishop Denis...
Laois childcare facility forced to close indefinitely following ‘administrative issue with registration’
Parents have been left in a state of limbo today following the announcement that a Laois childcare facility has been forced to close 'indefinitely'.
Sonas...
Laois man left speechless with €500,000 EuroMillions prize
A Laois man admitted to being dumbstruck after he discovered he had won the top EuroMillions Plus prize of €500,000 from the December 11 draw.
But...
Laois Junior Cert students visit Áras an Uachtaráin and meet President Higgins
A group of Junior Cert students from Portlaoise College embarked on a momentous journey to Áras an Uachtaráin recently.
They were invited along to witness...
Nursing Home CEO praises staff as Covid-19 battle continues
The CEO of Brookhaven Healthcare, which manages Droimnin Nursing Home in Stradbally, has praised the efforts of staff in trying to manage the Covid-19...
Laois musicians set to star at national harp festival in Louth
There are a variety of Laois musicians taking part in 'An Chúirt Chruitireachta', an annual harp festival in Louth from June 30 to July...
Portarlington man appointed as Peace Commissioner
Portarlington resident Dermot Muldowney has been appointed as Peace Commissioner for Offaly/Laois and the surrounding counties after receiving his warrant of appointment from the...
Laois Direct Provision resident raises €1,000 in aid of local Saint Vincent de Paul
A Laois Direct Provision Centre resident has raised €1,000 for her local Saint Vincent de Paul.
Abíodun Oladele is a talented seamstress who used her...
Portarlington Tidy Towns team up with Jamestown Cladding to complete ‘Operation Daffodil’
The Dublin Road Business Park and the Jamestown Cladding in Portarlington have teamed up with the local Tidy Towns group to complete the second...
In Pictures: Residents of Knockmay area honoured for all their brilliant work
The Knockmay community was honored by a reception in Laois County Council on November 1.
This was in recognition of all the wonderful work done...
Five Laois towns to reap the benefits of substantial new funding under national scheme
Five Laois towns and villages have been allocated €437,761 for improvements from the Town and Village Renewal scheme.
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan welcomed the funding...
