Laois man the winner of first Irish Community Air Ambulance and Embrace FARM Family...
A Laois man was named the winner of the first Irish Community Air Ambulance and Embrace FARM Family Draw.
Ciaran Fingleton from Ratheniska scooped the...
Mountmellick Macra presents promising 3 Act Comedy
Mountmellick Macra are holding a fundraiser 3 Act Comedy drama on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19.
The drama takes place at 8:15pm both...
Money for GAA club, athletics club, development association and secondary school under Community Recognition...
A GAA, athletics club, development association and secondary school have received funding under the latest round of the Community Recognition Fund.
The fund was set...
Laois Open Door Theatre in full swing with rehearsals for new play
Laois Open Door Theatre are in full swing once again rehearsing for their new play.
'Move Over Mrs Markham' is a spicy, saucy comedy of...
The Spink community were out in force at their parade this morning
It doesn't matter if a community is big or small, they all tend to celebrate St Patrick's Day in style.
The community in Spink certainly...
REVEALED: Shop that sold winning €1 million lotto ticket in Laois confirmed
Dunnes Stores Kyle Shopping Centre, Portlaoise has been revealed as the store to have sold the winning Daily Million top prize ticket worth €1,000,000.
This...
Mountmellick Development Association unveil Healion Cup to honour local Chairs of Laois Association Dublin
Mountmellick Development Association (MDA) recently unveiled the permanent exhibition of the Healion Cup in tribute to the four local people who have Chaired the...
RTE Nationwide programme set to broadcast from Shine in Emo Court this Saturday as...
It's all systems go in Emo Court this week as Laois Chamber of Commerce and Emo GAA club prepare for Shine 2022, a new one-day trade-fair...
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Incredible Portlaoise girl donates her hair to charity
There was a heart-warming story about a generous Portlaoise student who grew her hair for over a...
Laois TD calls on Minister to prioritise investment into Child and Adolescent Mental Health...
Laois TD, Brian Stanley has called on Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly to prioritise investment in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
The Sinn...
Details announced as ‘Clean Up Laois Week’ set to return next month
Laois County Council are asking local communities to spring into action to join the fight against litter again this Spring.
To participate groups, communities, neighbours and...
Death occurs of young man in Westmeath with strong Laois connections
The death has occurred of Eoin Miller in Westmeath after a short illness at the age of 34. Eoin had strong Laois connections with...
Laois youth group honoured at Garda Youth Awards for work with refugees, asylum seekers...
A group of young people from Laois have been honoured at the 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards, held in the Killeshin Hotel in...
Planning permission granted for new €24 million Garda station in Portlaoise
The Office of Public Works has granted planning permission for a brand new Garda station in Portlaoise.
The €24 million plan, which was submitted in...
Laois Councillor calls for gap to be bridged between Ireland and EU following Brussels...
Laois County Councillor Aisling Moran was in Brussels last week as a guest of west of Ireland MEP, Maria Walsh.
Fine Gael Cllr Moran travelled...
Sadness at death of Portlaoise man Christy Paisley
The death has occurred of Christy Paisley, the Portlaoise man who worked as caretaker of the local District Court for many years.
Aged in his...
Coldest week of the year expected as temperatures to hit minus five degrees
Met Éireann are warning that this week is set to be the coldest week of the year so far, with temperatures expected to hit...
Coronavirus: Six further deaths and 183 new cases as caution urges around Christmas gatherings
A further six Coronavirus-related deaths have been announced by the health authorities this evening as well as 183 new cases.
It is the lowest number...
Toll set to increase on M7/M8 from January 1
Motorists are set to be hit with an increase on the M7/M8 toll outside Portlaoise - as well as at most other tolls around...
Applications open for Mick Dowling memorial fund
A memorial fund for community groups has been established in memory of the late Mick Dowling, who passed away in October.
The Mick Dowling Memorial...
€60,000 funding available for seven Laois projects under the Historic Structures Fund and heritage...
A total of €60,000 in funding has been allocated for seven Laois projects under the Historic Structures Fund and Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2019.
This...
‘Minister must consider incentivising the use of organic fertilisers as a cost reduction measure’...
An Independent TD for Laois-Offaly has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to clarify the progress his department...
Final draw made for €130 Laois GAA monster draw with thousands of euro in...
A total of 25 clubs had winners in the final Laois GAA €130 county board ticket draw held this evening.
The draw was streamed live...
‘Stay positive – if we survived the last 12 months, we can survive now’
One of the most inspiring Laois people of all time has to be Anna May McHugh, the Ballylinan woman that has played such a...
A ‘midlands lockdown’ could be on the cards following surge in cases in Laois,...
Public health officials have refused to rule out a "midlands lockdown" in a bid to contain the spread of Coronavrirus in Laois, Offaly and...
Deep sadness following the passing ‘incredibly caring’ Laois woman
There is deep sadness in Laois today following the passing of Áine Purcell.
Mrs Purcell, who is from Ballyfin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May...
In Pictures: Portlaoise community rallies for GAA Palestine at coffee morning
The Portlaoise Parish Centre was abuzz with warmth and generosity on Saturday, July 12, as the local community came together for a coffee morning...
Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade in serious danger of not going ahead
The organising committee behind the Portlaoise St Patrick's Day parade say they have a week to raise the necessary funds - or this year's...
Portarlington Rugby Club set to launch history – on their 50th anniversary
Portarlington Rugby Club will launch their official history book this Sunday evening, August 25, in the Heritage in Killenard from 5-7pm.
This special publication coincides...
In Pictures: Laois Secondary School host successful production of the popular musical Annie
A Laois secondary school recently held a successful musical in their school hall.
All eyes were on the students of Heywood Community School where they...
