Death occurs of former Emo primary school principal
The death has recently occurred of Joseph O'Callaghan from Emo, who served as principal of the primary school in the village for many years.
Originally...
Seven Laois outdoor projects share almost €220,000
A new lakeside trail in Kilminchy and a cycle hub in Durrow are among the seven outdoor projects in Laois that have been granted...
‘Fundamental road safety deficiencies’ causing ‘severe and persistent hazards’ in large Portlaoise estate
"Fundamental road safety deficiencies" are causing "severe and persistent hazards" in a large housing estate in Portlaoise.
That is according to Portlaoise Parents For Safer...
Laois duo to cycle Malin Head to Mizen Head for CJ’s Rainbow Charity
CJ McCann, from County Roscommon, was just 21-months-old when he lost his battle with ATRT (atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor) — a rare and aggressive...
Celebrations begin to mark golden jubilee of Shanahoe church
This weekend sees the commencement of a week of celebrations to mark the Golden Jubilee of St Brigid's Church, Shanahoe. St Brigid's Church replaced...
History in the offing with first ever St Patrick’s Day parade set to be...
History will be made on The Heath on March 17 this year when the local community there will hold its first ever St Patrick's...
Frustration growing over the ‘lack of urgency’ of broadband roll out in Laois
Independent TD Carol Nolan says that people in Laois and Offaly are 'frustrated' at what they see as the 'lack of urgency' around the...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Sunday, March 29, 2020
Due to the sheer volume of notices in relation to the Coronavirus, we can’t do an individual story on each one.
So we are compiling...
In Pictures: Bishop on hand for blessing of the babies ceremony in Portlaoise
Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin Denis Nulty was in attendance as over 300 people - of all ages - were in St Peter and...
Portlaoise Macra to host fun filled table quiz this weekend
Portlaoise Macra will host a table quiz on Friday, November 1.
The quiz will take place upstairs in Kavangh's Pub, Main Street Portlaoise and all...
In Pictures: €3,000 raised following first ever vintage run in memory of Martin Bergin
The first ever Martin Bergin Memorial Run was held by Camross Vintage Club back in October.
Mr Bergin, a Camross native and founding member of...
Laois TD says changes to housing scheme ‘will cause havoc’ for tenants and ‘will...
Laois Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley said the proposed changes to the Tenant in Situ Scheme "will cause havoc."
The scheme allows Local Authorities to...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Institute celebrates record graduate numbers with dual ceremonies
Portlaoise Institute proudly celebrated the achievements of its students recently, hosting two graduation ceremonies at the Killeshin Hotel.
The dual events were held to accommodate...
Portlaoise Musical Society honoured by local councillors for Titanic success at Irish Musical Awards
Portlaoise Musical Society were honoured by local Councillors last night in a civic reception in Laois County Council.
The group picked up the top award...
Rathdowney playground and school safety concerns highlighted once more
A busy secondary school and a widely-used playground located side by side in Rathdowney will obviously lead to safety concerns when they're both on...
Portlaoise Institute students experience Spanish Workplaces and Culture
Portlaoise Institute students recently completed a two-week work placement programme in Malaga, Spain through the Erasmus + Mobility Programme.
This initiative provided 25 students from...
Portarlington to host second ‘Gig for Gaza’ to raise money for Palestine Aid
The Anvil Inn Portarlington is set to host a charity gig with all ticket proceeds to go towards Palestine Aid on Sunday next, June...
Death occurs of Sheila Heydon-Hughes, mother of local TD and Minister
The death has occurred of Sheila Heydon-Hughes, mother of local Kildare South TD and Junior Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon.
Minister Heydon, who has been...
‘Government must act if cartel-like behaviour emerges around increasing fuel prices’ says local TD
Independent TD for Laois Offaly, Carol Nolan, has said called for the government to act if 'cartel like behaviour emerges around increasing fuel prices'.
Deputy...
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...
Coronavirus: Seven further deaths and 418 new cases as Varadkar hopes most restrictions lifted...
There have been seven further Coronavirus-related deaths and 418 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
5 of these occurred in...
Tributes pour in for Laois seanchaí and champion of the Slieve Blooms
Tributes continue to pour in from all over the county for the late Mick Dowling. He was 82.
The much respected Camross man was founder...
Investment needed to make Rock of Dunamaise a ‘visitor attraction of national significance’
An outdoor interpretation area is needed at the Rock of Dunamaise in order to position the site "as a visitor centre of national significance",...
Orange weather warning for Laois with snow and ice on way
A Status Orange snow and ice alert has been issued for Laois and 16 other counties this weekend, as some areas around the country...
In Pictures: Despite the pandemic a Laois village got its first ever St Patrick’s...
With St Patrick's Day parades all over the country cancelled again this year, one Laois village managed to buck the trend and have their...
Two clubs in Laois village set to collaborate for a fundraiser ahead of night...
Clonaslee is kicking off 2023 in style with a fantastic day out planned in collaboration between two village clubs – Clonaslee High Nelly Club...
In Pictures: Tonnes to see and do as Arles NS celebrate their Open Day
Parents and local well-wishers alike called out to Arles NS as they celebrated their Open Day on Tuesday, May 29.
The five-teacher school was originally built...
Open Letter from Dr Ronan Glynn to parents and children in relation to schools...
The re-opening of schools has been arguably the biggest collective issue the country has faced since the Coronavirus pandemic arrived in the country over...
Legendary former footballer to speak at Laois GAA Club about his gambling addiction
Former All-Ireland winner and Armagh great Oisín McConville will be speaking at Barrowhouse GAA Club on Thursday, October 12, at 7.30pm.
Gambling addiction
In this free event,...
Laois man nearing completion of remarkable fundraising feat in aid of local nursing home
A Laois man is nearing the end of a remarkable fundraising feat in aid of a local nursing home.
Jamie Malone from Graiguecullen has been...
