Government contradiction over proposal to ban the sale of turf from September
Government officials have contradicted each other with statements made about the potential banning of the sale of turf from September.
Last night, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar...
Death occurs of Bernie Daly proprietor of popular Portlaoise tavern
Bernie Daly who died on Monday was the former proprietor of one of the region’s best known and most popular pubs.
Bernie, who was pre-deceased...
Government announces allocation of €100,000 to revitalise Laois town
€100,000 has been granted by the Department of Finance to Laois County Council to specifically devise a plan to revitalise Rathdowney.
Laois County Council will...
Young Laois Muslims raise funds for orphans and needy children around the world
A group of young Laois Muslims raised €528 for orphans and needy children around the world.
Members from the Al Rahman Youth Group Girls from...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College TY students busy designing Laois Sensory trail
The TY2 class of Portlaoise College are currently working on designing a sensory trail for the children of Laois which will be located at...
Well-known Laois man wins big on Winning Streak after Spinning the Wheel!
There's hardly a programme on the television that is as widely watched on weekly basis as Winning Streak and there was a strong Laois interest this...
Sadness in Durrow at the death of John Woods
There was sadness in Durrow this week with the passing of John Woods, proprietor of the renowned Woods Bakery in the town for a...
2018 Remembered: New secondary school principal confirmed
A new principal was announced for St Fergal's Rathdowney in July of this year.
Dominic McEvoy took over the role from Aine O'Neill, who served...
In Pictures: All smiles as Portlaoise Comhaltas host All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil celebration night
Portlaoise Comhaltas celebrated their recent amazing Fleadh achievements on Friday September 5 at The Heath Golf Club with a night of music, song and...
Over €2.5 million received in funding for derelict Laois houses under refurbishment grant scheme
A total of 48 derelict homes in Laois have been brought back into use since July 2022 with the help of a grant scheme...
Pieta House facility proposed for Portlaoise
A Pieta House facility for those at risk of suicide has been proposed for Portlaoise, with the local parish willing to provide a premises...
In Pictures: Christmas comes early as construction company and Laois native donate toys to...
Santa Claus arrived early to Timahoe this year as the children of Naíscoil Kantara, at Timahoe NS were treated to a massive surprise in...
In Pictures: Laois people throughout the county get into the spirit of St Patrick’s...
It was a St Patrick's Day like no other.
Because of the global Coronavirus pandemic and restrictions on public gatherings, there were no St Patrick's...
In Pictures: Festive feeling as Christmas lights are turned on in Timahoe
The Timahoe Christmas Fair was a resounding success, as villagers and neighbours mingled about the festive village.
There was loads for all to see do...
Laois playground to undergo massive upgrade after securing €20,000 government grant
A Laois playground is set to undergo a massive upgrade after it was approved for a €20,000 grant from the government.
According to Laois TD...
Laois soccer club looking for new home ground after sudden and rapid growth
One of Laois's newest soccer clubs, Cappakeel FC are on the lookout for a new and permanent home.
Originally formed as a splinter club away...
Over 3,000 bulbs to be planted for ‘Operation Daffodil’ in Laois town
The residents of Portarlington are set to wake to fields of yellow next Spring as 'Operation Daffodil' flourishes through the town.
The Dublin Road Business...
Coronavirus: Nine further deaths and 522 new cases as top immunologist gives positive Russian...
The health authorities have announced nine further Coronavirus-related deaths and 522 new cases.
4 deaths occurred in March, 3 occurred in February and 1 in...
Over €200,000 announced for five rural projects in Clar funding across Laois
Five rural projects across County Laois have been approved for funding to the tune of €202,140.
The funding is provided under the Clár Programme for Rural...
In Pictures: Big turnout for Barnashrone National School’s 5k Run
What a great day was had here by all.
Punters gathered to beautiful autumn sunshine recently to take part in the Barnashrone NS Fun Run
This...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Laois Garda reminds businesses of their responsibility on social distancing as image of queue outside takeaway emerges
A Laois Garda has reminded businesses and people...
In Pictures: Remembrance Sunday observed in Laois at St Peter’s Church
On Sunday, November 9 events took place around the world to mark Remembrance Sunday, which commemorates those who fought and died in the two...
Laois Traveller Action Group launching first ever Traveller Cookbook
In the build-up to Christmas, a Laois outreach group are preparing to celebrate the culmination of over half a year's worth of work.
The Laois...
Laois woman and chairperson of National Women’s Council praises passage of abortion law
The Abortion Bill passed all stages of the Oireachtas after a vote in the Seanad last night.
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is...
‘Laois-Offaly residents being told it may be Christmas 2026 before their areas see high-speed...
An Independent TD for Laois-Offaly has described the anticipated connection date for high-speed fibre broadband for parts of Offaly and Laois as ‘utterly unacceptable’.
Carol...
Laois groups encouraged to apply as funding announced for Women’s Sheds
New funding of €100,000 to support Women’s Sheds across Ireland and Laois groups have been encouraged to apply.
So says Laois TD Sean Fleming who...
WATCH: Two Laois schools ready to go for Junk Kouture grand final tomorrow
Two groups from two Laois schools have beaten off stiff competition to make it to the grand finale of Junk Kouture in the 3...
Laois GAA club announce fundraising event at exclusive Ballyfin Demesne
A Laois GAA club have announced an exciting fundraising event set to take place at one of the county's most exclusive locations.
Ballyfin GAA are...
Laois GAA club all set for Couch to 5K event
After two months of training, the Arles-Kilcruise Couch to 5k programme will conclude this weekend.
The final race will take place in the club grounds...
In Pictures: Glorious conditions as the curtain falls on the 2025 Old Fort Festival
The 2025 edition of the Old Fort Festival came to a conclusion in glorious sunshine on Sunday.
Crowds flocked to Portlaoise all weekend as the...
