Laois secondary school welcomes 144 new first years through their doors
Thursday August 23 saw 144 young boys and girls starting their secondary school journeys at Portlaoise College.
Students were greeted by their Year Head Mr...
Vicarstown and Timahoe up and out early with St Patrick’s Day parades
They like to get things done good and early in Vicarstown and Timahoe and they were true to their word again this St Patrick's...
Emergency staff to be pampered for free around Laois this week
The Herculean efforts by emergency staff who worked to ensure the safety of the public will be rewarded by local businesses who are offering...
‘The strength of our community lies in its shared love for animals’ – LSPCA...
The Laois Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LSPCA) are making an urgent call for community support following their temporary pausing of...
Laois nursing home now ‘Covid-19 free’ following devastating outbreak that claimed 18 lives
A Laois nursing home that was at the centre of a Covid-19 outbreak last month is now free of the deadly virus.
Droimnin Nursing Home...
Car explosion brings fire services and Gardaí to Laois estate
In the early hours of this morning, a car exploded in a Portlaoise estate according to at least one eye-witness.
The explosion happened at roughly...
In Pictures: Fr Seán Murphy returns to Rath to celebrate golden jubilee
Fifty years after he was ordained there, Fr Seán Murphy returned to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Rath, on Saturday last to celebrate...
Laois Bernese Mountain Dog excels at world famous Crufts
A Laois Bernese Mountain Dog have excelled at the world-famous Crufts dog show in London recently.
Fiona Stafford-Byrne from Castletown, who competes under the kennel...
New HSE Health App described as ‘a game-changer’ is now available for free download
Patients in Laois now can access all their health information with the launch of the new HSE app.
The HSE Health App gives patients easy...
Planning permission granted for new St Francis school building
Planning permission has been granted for the new St Francis School transfer and build on the site of the old St. Paul's Primary School,...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College students shake things up for Geography Week
Portlaoise College was buzzing with excitement last week as students brought the world to life during Geography Week, showcasing their creativity, curiosity and passion...
Works to begin on vacant social housing scheme in Mountrath
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says that works on a vacant social housing scheme in Mountrath will begin shortly.
He has announced that the contract has...
Waste water treatment plant in Laois village to be upgraded
Laois County Council has granted planning permission to Irish Water for the upgrade to Castletown waste water treatment plant.
This is important news for the...
Laois author publishes second children’s book in time for Christmas
Laois author Brendan McDonald from Killeen has published his second children's book Giraffe in the Trees just in time for the Christmas rush.
His first book Elephant on...
‘Government must address parent’s concerns around the impact of the refugee crisis’ says local...
There is concern among parents and within schools after it was confirmed that schools could be asked to accommodate more than 40,000 new students...
In Pictures: Weekend to remember at Mountmellick Heritage and Arts Festival
The Mountmellick Heritage and Arts Festival took place over the weekend, with a series of events running from Friday, July 12, to Sunday 14.
The...
High praise for local Tidy Towns committee as Laois village in pristine condition
A Laois village is in pristine condition thanks to the work of its Tidy Towns and local County Councillor.
You'd do well to find a...
CONFIRMED: Government extend lockdown until March 5 and bring in new travel restrictions
Ireland will remain in the current Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until at least March 5, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced.
The original restrictions were set...
Clarification sought on the proposed Bog Road flood relief system in Laois
Portarlington based Fianna Fail Cllr Eddie Fitzpatrick is seeking
clarification on the proposed Bog Road Flood Relief Project for the
Town
Eddie said: "These works should have...
Deep sadness in Graiguecullen as young girl loses battle with cancer
Tributes have been paid to young Graiguecullen girl Heather Cowan who tragically lost her battle with cancer this week.
Heather was in sixth class in...
HSE announce details of winter vaccination programme as people urged to protect themselves from...
Older people and at-risk groups have been urged to protect themselves against both flu and COVID-19 this winter by getting their vaccines.
That is the...
In Pictures: Sporting and academic excellence recognised at Dunamase College
Sporting and academic excellence was recognised as Dunamase College hosted two award ceremonies in recent days.
The sporting end of affairs took place on Friday,...
Young father with Laois connections dies tragically in Australia
Tributes have been paid to a young Irish father with Laois connections who tragically died in Australia.
Owen (Emmett) O'Connor of Cloneygowan died in Perth...
In Pictures: Make Way Day 2024 brings Olympic spirit to Laois
Make Way Day, an initiative aimed at promoting accessibility for people with disabilities, was celebrated recently at a wonderful event in Portlaoise.
This year’s theme,...
Outrage and anger as shocking treatment of elderly people at Laois nursing home highlighted...
There is anger and outrage tonight following the airing of an episode of RTE Investigates which featured a Laois nursing home.
RTE reporters went undercover...
€28,000 in funding to support outdoor tourism in Laois forests as four car parks...
Four car parks in Laois that are used by people to park before they walk are set to receive a makeover.
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan...
Planning approval for four new sporting developments in Abbeyleix, Arles, Ballybrittas, and Borris-in-Ossory
Laois County Council have given the go-ahead for three new planning projects across the County.
Firstly, Abbeyleix Athletic Juvenile Football Club will begin works on...
What the summer holds – Government confirm details for pubs, restaurants, foreign holidays, music...
Speculation has been mounting throughout the day, and now Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed an easing of Covid-19 restrictions throughout the summer months.
Ireland was...
In Pictures: Green and red galore as Scoil Bhride and Castlecuffe prepare for Clonaslee-St...
Clonaslee-St Manman's will contest the Premier Intermediate hurling final on Sunday - and excitement was at fever pitch in the area on Friday.
We took...
Rathdowney man flies the flag proudly for Laois at national Mr Personality festival 2019
As the 14th annual Mr Personality Festival took place last weekend, a Rathdowney man named Colin Dowling flew the flag high for Laois at...
