In Pictures: Laois woman takes home gold at Irish hairdressing championships
Portlaoise woman Paula Flanagan has taken home the top prize in full fashion colour and cut at the Irish Hairdressing Federation championships.
The Bankz Hair...
Mountrath students in the mix for Junk Kouture final places
Students from Mountrath CS have been selected to go forward to the regional finals of the hugely popular Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture competition.
One...
Coronavirus: 10 further deaths and 617 new cases as Intel confirm Covid outbreak at...
There have been 10 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 617 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of those who died, seven...
In Pictures: Talented Ukrainian artist exhibiting works in Portlaoise Parish Centre
A talented Ukrainian artist is exhibiting her incredible works in the Portlaoise Parish Centre until Friday September 2.
Oksana Rohovska is originally from Lviv in...
Local Minister meets Laois Credit Unions to discuss future plans to help their movement
Sean Fleming, Minister of State in the Department of Finance, met with all of the Credit Unions in Laois recently to discuss plans to...
Laois musicians set to star at national harp festival in Louth
There are a variety of Laois musicians taking part in 'An Chúirt Chruitireachta', an annual harp festival in Louth from June 30 to July...
The search is on for Laois people to take part in Ireland’s Fittest Family
Ireland's Fittest Family are on the search for Laois families who are strong, fit and fast to compete in the country's most extreme competition...
‘Mindless vandalism’ caused at hallowed place of worship in Portlaoise
An act described as "mindless vandalism" occurred this week in Portlaoise, as Marian Shrine was attacked and defaced.
The incident occurred on some time between...
My pick for the Picnic: Must-see act The2Johnnies
The act I'm most looking forward to seeing this year is The2Johnnies.
The band from Tipperary have some serious tunes and their love of GAA...
‘Significant milestone’ for Laois school as works commence on new AstroTurf pitch
Portlaoise College is abuzz with anticipation as the commencement of works on its new astroturf pitch marks a significant milestone for the school and...
UPDATE: One Portlaoise school and some primary schools forced to close due to bad...
The snow and ice has forced one Portlaoise school to announce that it will be closed tomorrow.
St Francis school say that, due to the...
Timahoe Male Choir wins prestigious Pride of Place Award at a ceremony in Limerick
Timahoe’s community spirit took centre stage on Friday as members of the Timahoe Male Choir, joined by representatives from Laois County Council, attended the...
Outdoor Christmas Market to take place in Mountrath this weekend
The Mountrath Community Forum Christmas Market is going ahead next Sunday, December 13, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at Bloom HQ in the Brigidine Convent...
Laois County Council accused of ‘doing nothing’ to address dangerous trees in wake of...
A local County Councillor has accused Laois County Council of "doing nothing" to address dangerous trees across the county.
Independent Councillor Ollie Clooney hit out...
Sympathy for Laois Parish Priest on the death of his mother
Expressions of sympathy and condolences have been extended to a Laois Parish Priest on the death of his mother.
The Parish Priest of Portarlington, Very...
Annanough mourn the passing of legendary figure Tommy Murphy
The death has occurred of Annanough and Laois GAA stalwart Tommy Murphy in Galway in his 93rd year.
Originally from Belgrove, the eldest of the...
Laois gears up for Darkness Into Light
Almost 3,000 walkers raised €41,000 in Rathdowney and Mountmellick last year as part of Darkness Into Light it has been confirmed, as the countdown...
Weather warning in place in Laois with warnings of potential flooding
A Status Yellow rainfall warning is in place for Laois today, and will remain in place until midnight tonight.
Met Éireann has issued a Status...
Funding sought for Laois river amenity
Funding is to be sought to complete repair work at the Woodenbridge amenity area at the River Erkina.
Councillor Seamus McDonald had a motion before...
Heywood CS group win National Young Social Innovators Award
A group of Transition Year students from Heywood Community School have won a National Young Social Innovators Award.
The group of 20 made a project...
Laois Hunt Pony Club shine at annual Abbeyleix House and Farm Family Day
Abbeyleix House and Farm, one of the most historic estates in Ireland, opened to families and foodies across the country this past weekend for...
Table quiz, GOAL jersey day and Halloween all a blast for Arles NS
It has been all go in Arles NS recently with a host of different activities going down a treat.
A table quiz was held in...
2019 Remembered: Popular Portlaoise priest takes up new role in Abbeyleix
Back in May, Portlaoise said goodbye to Fr Paddy..who only moved up the road!
Popular Portlaoise priest Fr Paddy Byrne is set to leave for...
Laois woman gearing up to win the International Miss Macra Festival
Veronica Wheatley of East Laois Macra is set to represent Laois in this year’s International Miss Macra Festival.
The festival will take place over the...
‘Snowman Killer’ wreaking havoc across Portlaoise as children ‘left in tears’
A bizarre situation unfolded throughout Portlaoise recently as a man carried out several acts of destruction - on snowmen.
An individual calling himself the 'Snowman...
Laois Communities Shine at Tidy Towns Awards 2024
The SuperValu Tidy Towns Awards ceremony, recently held at Croke Park, celebrated the exceptional efforts of communities nationwide in enhancing their local environments.
Laois Tidy...
Full details of new wind farm and substation between Mountmellick and Portarlington
Statkraft Ireland have been awarded provisional planning permission to construct a new wind farm, substation and underground line along part of the Laois/Offaly border.
The...
In Pictures: 73 of the best Snowmen and Snowwomen in Laois
We called on you our followers and once again you didn't let us down!
Yesterday saw Laois covered in more snow than we've seen for...
Pressure on department to source site for new Portlaoise secondary school
Prospective parents, students and teachers were in attendance at a packed information night on Thursday for Dunamase College, the new secondary school set to open...
Former Laois-based doctor involved in a massive humanitarian fundraiser for Ukraine
A former Laois-based doctor is involved in a massive humanitarian campaign that has been launched in response to the war in Ukraine.
Kateryna Kachurets, who...
