Cistercian College Roscrea celebrates their Leaving Cert results
Students and parents of the Leaving Cert class of 2019 arrived at Cistercian College from early morning to collect their results.
Laois man Lucas Culliton...
Sinn Féin Bill would halt ‘runaway rents in Laois’ says local TD
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says that a Bill put forward by his party would half 'runaway rents' in Laois.
Since 2013, rents in Laois...
Old Portlaoise church selected as part of Heritage Council scheme
An historic Portlaoise church has been selected as one of just seven sites to take part in the Adopt a Monument Scheme run by the...
Young musicians from Laois fundraise as they prepare to tour Japan this August
Five young harpers from Music Generation Laois, and their teacher Siobhan Buckley, are preparing to tour Japan this August.
The Music Generation Laois Senior Harp...
The Ploughing and I: ‘A fantastic celebration of the Irish agricultural industry’
Camross woman Mary Phelan is the first person to feature on our Ploughing Q&A this week as she recalls her early experience going to...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Hospital launches community midwifery-led clinic and antenatal education
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Maternity Services has announced two exciting new developments in maternity care for women of the midlands.
A Community Midwifery-Led Clinic and...
Laois Rose Hyland makes trip to volunteer in Chernobyl
2016 Laois Rose Kate Hyland, has just returned from an emotional volunteering trip to Belarus with Adi Roche and Chernobyl Children International.
The 27 year...
In Pictures: Camross Comhaltas impress at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann
Camross Comhaltas impressed at the recent Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Wexford town, taking three first prizes and two third places.
The Laois group faced...
Are you €500,000 richer this morning? Winning EuroMillions ticket sold in well-known Laois shop
Someone in Laois could be waking up half a million richer this morning.
The National Lottery has confirmed that a EuroMillions ticket worth €500,000 was...
Call for volunteer mentors to support local young people
Foróige’s 'Big Brother Big Sister' Mentoring Programme is calling for volunteers from Portlaoise and Portarlington to get involved in making a real difference to...
Applications sought as Garda Youth Awards for 2023 launched in Laois-Offaly
The Laois/Offaly Garda Youth Awards for 2023 have been launched.
These awards will celebrate outstanding young people between 13 and 21 years of age.
It will...
In Pictures: St Patrick’s festivities begin a day early as Rathdowney host first parade...
St Patrick's Day is officially on March 17 but that didn't stop those in Rathdowney from going a day early.
Sunday morning in the Laois...
CANCELLED: Second day of Laois Pumpkin Patch called off as pumpkins sell out and...
Day 2 of the third installment of the Laois Pumpkin Patch has been cancelled at Clonad GAA grounds.
The event took place today and drew...
Coronavirus Weekend Noticeboard – Wednesday, April 15, 2020
BREAKING: 1,068 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 38 more deaths
A total of 1,068 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland...
In Pictures: Night of celebration as St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise host annual awards night
St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise hosted its annual awards night recently - a celebration of student achievement, leadership, and community spirit.
The evening was made even...
In Pictures: Community spirit to the fore as parents, volunteers and local businesses come...
The power of a community of people all working together can never be underestimated - as this story will testify.
On the first Tuesday of...
‘The service is no longer fit for purpose’ – Plight of fire service in...
Sinn Féin raised the urgent need to address the current staffing difficulties for firefighters in Laois and Offaly in the Dail.
Addressing Minister Darragh O’Brien,...
New exhibition opening at Laois Arthouse in Stradbally
The Stradbally branch of the Active Retirement Association (ARA) will launch their art exhibition entitled 'Doorways of Stradbally' at the Laois Arthouse Gallery, Stradbally...
Laois have a new Rose co-ordinator after Anne Marie steps aside
Tributes have been paid to Anne Marie Bowe, who has stepped down as the Laois Rose co-ordinator after over a decade's involvement.
Her role is being...
Making the case for reopening the astro pitches at Portlaoise Leisure Centre next month
From June 7, leisure centres around Ireland will be permitted to reopen their doors for the first time in 2021.
However, this will not be...
13 point plan submitted to improve walking and cycling infrastructure in Laois town
A new speed limit, increased pedestrian crossings and new cycles lanes are some of a proposal to improve infrastructure in a Laois town.
The plan...
Three Laois schools included in the Safe Routes to School Programme
Three Laois schools have been selected for inclusion in the first round of the Safe Routes to School Programme.
The scheme announced in March of...
Issue of Erkina House raised in the Dail as Minister told ‘existing residents wish...
The ongoing issue of the future of Erkina House in Rathdowney was raised on the floor of the Dail recently.
Back in April, Deputy Brian...
Former Laois footballer wins Carlow GAA award for contribution to secondary schools
The name Chris Conway is synonymous with the famed Gaelic Football nursery, Knockbeg College.
As a pupil, the Arles-Kilcruise native was a decorated footballer and...
Tributes paid to Errill great Jimmy Bergin
Last Sunday, Rathdowney-Errill claimed the Bob O'Keeffe Cup as they defeated Borris-Kilcotton in the decider.
But just over a week before the final, one of...
Portlaoise College launch language scholarships with €6,000 funding available
Portlaoise College's annual summer language scholarships were launched by Principal Noel Daly alongside Ms Alex Longiewko, Head of French, Ms Elma Phelan, Head of...
Concern over foetal monitors used in 11 hospitals including Portlaoise
The Health Service Executive is reviewing safety concerns about foetal monitors used in several Irish maternity hospitals, including Portlaoise.
Eleven hospitals were issued with a...
Local TD tells Dáil that dental services in Laois are ‘going backwards’
A local has highlighted dental services in Laois during a special Dáil session focusing on what he called "the public dental services crisis."
Independent Republican...
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...
Top Irish makeup artist to set up studio in Laois
One of Ireland's top makeup artists will be setting a studio in Portlaoise.
Ruth Bergin, who is orginially from Abbeyleix, will be setting up the...
