Local Senator welcomes Cabinet approval to legislate for the designation of safe access zones
The Cabinet has given approval to legislate for the designation of safe access zones around healthcare premises to safeguard access to termination of pregnancy...
Sadness in Portlaoise at the death of the much loved Jimmy Hilliard
The death has occurred in Portlaoise of Jimmy Hilliard, a much-loved community man who made a valued contribution to numerous groups around the town.
For...
Laois students receive college scholarships following outstanding Leaving Cert results
Two Laois students have been awarded a scholarship following their outstanding Leaving Cert results.
Laura Devoy, who sat her Leaving Cert in Scoil Chriost Ri...
There may be no parades but we’re looking for your St Patrick’s Day photos
Among the first things to be cancelled when the Coronavirus arrived as a serious threat was the St Patrick's Day parades.
From a long way...
‘Farmers must not bear additional costs for increased TB testing or control’ says local...
A local TD has insisted that farmers not be asked to pay more in order to increase TB testing or control.
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly...
Young Laois woman selected to battle it out for the title of Miss Ireland...
The Miss Ireland competition will take place next month and a young Laois woman is among those vying for glory.
Sarah Corbet from Clonaslee was...
Sadness at death of Willie O’Reilly from Portlaoise, renowned guitarist with the famed Knights...
The funeral has taken place of Willie O'Reilly, the Portlaoise man who was well known in music and sporting circles and was a central...
In Pictures: Book charting the history over Laois’s most iconic landmark launched
Helping readers see in their minds’ eye what Dunamase and Laois were like centuries ago, catching their imaginations, was the aim of the editor...
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...
Shop for Ukrainian refugees in Portlaoise to close this weekend and be re-branded
Laois Integration Network have announced that a ‘Zero Cost Shop’ named ‘Siopa Fáilte’ for Ukrainian people living in Laois, will close on Saturday July...
Three Laois establishments recognised at All-Ireland final of the Irish Restaurant Awards
The All Ireland of Irish restaurants awards took place recently where various Laois entities brought home numerous awards.
The event was held in the Clayton...
Summer promises for improved water supply made for those in Ratheniska
Before the first half of the year is out customers in Easter Hill, Ratheniska, will have a much-improved water supply.
So says Irish Water after...
HSE cancel AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics scheduled for today following NIAC recommendation
The HSE has cancelled all AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for today following a recommendation by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee.
Last week, the European...
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar addresses MIDOC situation following question from Laois TD
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has addressed the situation surrounding the out of hours GP service in Laois - known as MIDOC.
At the end of last...
Death occurs of former Laois County Councillor and hotelier
The death has occurred of William (Billy) Aird, the former Laois County Councillor and uncle of current Cathaoirleach of the same name.
Mr Aird, who...
2022 Remembered: In Pictures: Story behind the beautiful mural at the former County Hotel...
Wonderful pictures of Ciarán Dunlevy's Portlaoise mural from back in June.
There has been a lot intrigue over the last few weeks as a beautiful...
Shock as Laois nursing home informs residents and their families that it is to...
There is considerable shock among families and residents of a Laois nursing home following the news that it is to close.
In a letter distributed...
Laois County Council launch campaign aimed at tackling gum litter
Cllr Thomasina Connell, Cathoirleach of Laois County Council, officially launched the Gum Litter Taskforce's gum litter education campaign recently.
The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) is...
In Pictures: Laois Integration Network host event for new members
Laois Integration Network held an open meeting at Portlaoise Library last Tuesday evening after a call for new members.
There was a good turnout of...
In Pictures: Some great photos from around the county as Laois families celebrate another...
With a bit of luck this will be the last St Patrick's Day we'll have to spend locked down with nowhere to go.
But many...
In Pictures: HeyDay Studios official launch a huge success
HeyDay Studios, set up by Ciara Drennan and Pauline McEvoy, held its official launch recently.
HeyDay Studios contains a photographic studio and an art studio and...
Boost for residents of one Laois nursing home as Covid-proof visiting booth installed
This is absolutely brilliant.
Residents of nursing homes around the county have been doing it tough as the Covid-19 pandemic has robbed them of the...
Laois mental health charity set to host live gig on Friday evening
A Laois mental health charity are set to host a live fundraising gig in Portlaoise on Friday evening.
SOSAD Laois are holding 'Monsters of Craic'...
€17,500 in funding approved for youth services in Laois
Laois Offaly Education and Training Board has been approved for €17,500 funding under a new Resilience and Effectiveness Initiative.
Funding provided under the Resilience and...
Good news for Portlaoise Hospital as patient survey on care produces glowing results
Over 90% of patients admitted to Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise say they had 'a good, or very good experience of care'.
The findings are contained...
Construction company insists no penny pinching was done when building schools
Western Building Systems has insisted there were no, 'short cuts or penny pinching' in its construction of schools.
Three of the four Laois schools built...
Sadness in Ballinakill as community mourns the late JP O’Mara
The death has occurred of JP O'Mara, a hugely popular and active member of the Ballinakill community, following a short illness at the age...
Timahoe lights up for Christmas
There was loads of festive cheer in Timahoe on Saturday evening last as the Christmas lights on the Village green were officially switched on.
A large crowd...
‘Doorways of Stradbally’ exhibition opens at weekend
The Stradbally branch of the Active Retirement Association (ARA) will launch its art exhibition, 'Doorways of Stradbally' at the Laois Arthouse Gallery, Stradbally on...
Beautiful tribute to late 100-year-old De La Salle brother who spent 52 years as...
A 100-year-old De La Salle brother who lived in Castletown in Laois passed away recently.
Brother Anthony Furniss passed away in late September and was...
