Special fundraising jersey launched by bereaved Laois family in memory of beloved son and...
The family of Mountmellick boy Eoin Coss have begun a special fundraiser to keep his memory alive and help other sick children.
Eoin, who was...
Laois sisters claim Irish Dancing glory at Leinster Championships
Two Laois sisters claimed Leinster Championship Irish Dancing glory over the weekend.
Rioghán and Laoise Delaney from The Rock are part of the Lynam School...
In Pictures: Laois stores shine at Centra Quality awards
There was celebrations all around for five Laois stores as they came out on top at the recent 2019 Centra Food Quality Awards.
Each store...
Festive night of fashion, music and dancing in Vicarstown this Saturday
Club events have been a rare occurrence over the past couple of years but thankfully they've been making a very welcome return in recent...
Day Care Centres in Portlaoise and Mountmellick due to reopen in New Year
Day Care Centres for the elderly in Portlaoise and Mountmellick are due to be reopened in early 2022.
Laois TD Brian Stanley shared the news...
‘Something for everyone’ says Macra short story winner on the value of the organisation
Macra na Feirme has been a mainstay of Irish rural life since the 1940s and given that its first headquarters was in Athy, it's...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College TY Students plant 185 trees for biodiversity
Transition Year students at Portlaoise College, with the help of visiting French Erasmus student Meye Dorts, planted an impressive 185 trees on the school...
In Pictures: All-Ireland winning Laois soccer team honoured with Civic Reception by County Council
There were joyous scenes in the Laois County Council Chamber recently as a remarkable team were honoured.
The All-Ireland winning Portlaoise AFC U-14 Girls team...
De La Salle Brothers in Castletown set to hold first Cemetery Day since 2017
Since the De La Salle Brothers last held their Day of Remembrance or Cemetery Day in 2017, twenty-five Brothers have gone to their eternal...
Modular homes a potential solution to getting 1,800 Laois people off the housing waiting...
Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien says that government are exploring all options for reducing the number of people on the housing waiting list in...
In Pictures: Educate Together school in Portlaoise open new Harry Potter-themed library
Albus Dumbledore from Harry Potter, famously said 'Words are in thy not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic.
Magic words, magical books and an...
Laois school students celebrate Maths Week
Emo National School hosted James Soper on Wednesday, October 16 to celebrate Maths Week 2019.
The students of Emo National School and St. Joseph’s Girls...
Laois families to save more than €2,000 in annual childcare bill due to subsidy...
Parents in Laois will potentially save thousands on the cost of childcare thanks to increased subsidies that kicked in recently.
The reduction was made possible...
‘Elderly people are waiting years for their first hearing aids’ says local TD
Elderly residents of Laois and Offaly are being shut out from social and family participation and are having their quality of life dramatically reduced...
In Pictures: Heywood CS host extremely successful first ever SocVol day
Volunteerism was high on the agenda in Heywood this week as the secondary school hosted its first ever Societies and Voluntary Organisations (SocVol) Day.
Organised...
Portlaoise roundabout renamed on honour of legendary figure from Irish Country Women’s Association
Laois County Council and the Laois Federation ICA have officially named the roundabout on N80 at Fairgreen.
It has been named in honour of Lucy...
Devin is crowned Laois spelling bee champion in the 10th year of the annual...
Devin McEvoy has been confirmed as this year’s winner of the County Laois Eason Spelling Bee Final.
Devin McEvoy, who is a pupil at St...
HSE launch campaign to teach kids how to prevent the spread of infectious diseases
To help improve respiratory hygiene in schools and crèches, the HSE’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has developed eye-catching new posters which have been...
Exit poll results revealed as voting concludes for 2024 General Election
The results of the exit poll carried out around the country today have been revealed following the conclusion of voting in General Election 2024.
Polling...
Raheen Vintage Club preparing for ‘spectacular’ 16th Annual Vintage Rally and Annual Draw
A Laois Vintage Club will be hosting their 16th Annual Vintage Rally Show on Sunday, July 13, with the proceeds going towards a number...
In Pictures: Cycle in Dunmore Wood for Laois launch of European Mobility Week
Laois PPN, in collaboration with Healthy Laois, hosted the launch event for European Mobility Week.
This year's theme emphasizes the importance of reducing car dependency...
€94,450 allocated for conservation repairs to eight heritage structures in Laois
€94,450 has been allocated for conservation repairs to eight historic structures in Laois.
This funding includes work to repair thatched buildings, gable end walls, roofs...
Exploring the life of the Laois woman who donated €30 million to charity
Last month the news broke that a French-born Stradbally woman, Elizabeth O'Kelly, who passed away in December 2016 at the age of 93, left...
Funding provided for new first responder ambulance in Laois
Funding of €50,000 has been provided to purchase an ambulance for a voluntary organisation in Laois.
The Irish Red Cross - Laois, based in...
Barrowhouse and Killeen are gearing up for their annual tractor run
The people of Barrowhouse and Killeen will certainly be hoping for the warm weather to stay as their sixth annual Tractor Run gets underway...
Coronavirus: Five further deaths and 527 new cases
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 5 additional deaths related to COVID-19.
There have been a further 527 cases - 11...
Beautiful tribute paid following passing of well-known Rathdowney and Laois Gael Seamus Bracken
Rathdowney lost one of its most enthusiastic and well-loved Gaels on January 18 with the passing of Seamus Bracken, at his home on Cascade...
Laois farmer selected for prestigious Nuffield scholarship scheme
Zoey McKay from Ballyfin has been selected as one of four Irish professionals to receive a prestigious Nuffield Ireland Scholarship which will commence in...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Latest Figures
1,710 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of three from yesterday.
While there has been a total of eight...
Laois County Councillors support new proposal to increase Local Property Tax
The Local Property Tax (LPT) is set to increase by 5% in Laois after County Councillors were close to unanimous in their support of...
