The biggest cancer fundraising initiative in the world returns to Emo Court later this...
Relay For Life is the biggest cancer fundraising initiative in the world and it is returning to Laois later this month.
For the second year,...
Laois Sinn Féin TD calls for ‘urgent reform of the delivery of social housing’
A Laois Sinn Féin TD has called for ‘urgent reform of the delivery of social housing’.
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley made the call...
Doors stolen from ancient Laois castle
An unusual theft occurred at Ballyadams Castle as the main doors were robbed some time between Friday night and Saturday morning.
The Laois Nationalist are...
Almost 50 fewer pubs in Laois than in 2005, with 2,100 closures nationwide over...
There are almost 50 fewer pubs operating in Laois than there were in 2005, a decrease of over 30% over the past two decades.
With...
€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...
13 Laois SuperValu and Centra stores sign up to new Deposit Return Scheme which...
13 SuperValu and Centra stores in Laois have signed up to the new Deposit Return Scheme which goes live today.
To support customers with the...
SuperValu Abbeyleix are holding a ‘Baskets For Cash’ fundraiser for SVP
SuperValu Abbeyleix want baskets returned to the store to raise money for St Vincent de Paul (SVP).
After noticing that a number of shopping baskets...
Walk-in maternity vaccination clinic available in Laois this week for women and partners
Women attending maternity services in the Portlaoise and Mullingar Hospitals can avail of dose 1 and dose 2 vaccines at special walk-in COVID-19 vaccination...
Laois hairdressers set to host Women’s Aid fundraiser in memory of Aisling Murphy
A Laois hair and beauty salon is planning a fundraiser for Women's Aid in memory of the late Ashling Murphy.
The 23-year-old Offaly primary school...
Sadness following the passing of much loved Brother who spent 30 years in Castletown
There was sadness in Castletown recently following the passing of Brother Oliver (Tom) Deane just days before his 93rd birthday.
Brother Oliver was originally from...
Great line up in place for Summer Notes concert in the stunning Malt House...
The stunning Malt House in Stradbally will be the setting for a new concert 'Summer Notes' on Saturday, July 2.
Among the performers is the...
Death occurs of Seán Mullins, former Laois County Council engineer and talented GAA man
The death has occurred of Seán Mullins after a short illness.
Originally from Clontarf in Dublin, Seán was a long-time resident of Portlaoise where he...
In Pictures: Great turnout at Portlaoise Institute Open Day
Portlaoise Institute recently hosted an immensely successful Open Day at their facility in Portlaoise.
It drew in an impressive turnout of over 300 prospective students...
In Pictures: All smiles in Colaiste Iosagain as 140 Leaving Cert students collect impressive...
It was all smiles in Colaiste Iosagain yesterday as 140 Leaving Certs and 25 Leaving Cert Applied students collected their results.
Despite a concern that...
Mother gives heartwarming testimony about Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise
The Midlands Hospital Portlaoise has had its fair share of bad stories over the past few years, but a Laois woman's testimony about giving...
Laois students book their places at Young Chef regional final
Two local students will represent Laois at the regional section of a Young Chef competition this weekend after coming through the Laois final this...
All systems go as Laois author gears up for launch of first ever children’s...
It is all systems go as a Laois author gears up to launch his first ever children's book on Friday morning.
‘The Last Beekeeper’ by...
Explained: The essential groups of workers, retail outlets and the reasons you will be...
Ireland is waking up to even stricter restrictions than before after Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced details of a near lockdown on Friday night.
As of...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Friday, May 8, 2020
Latest Coronavirus figures
1,429 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 27 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not...
In Pictures: Folly Festival in Cullohill is officially launched ahead of comeback event
The small village of Cullohill was buzzing on Friday night as the official launch of the Folly Festival took place ahead of this year's...
Lower public transport fares needed now not in May says local Labour representative
Labour's representative in Laois has called on the government to introduce the promised lower fares on public transport immediately.
It was announced previously that people...
Portlaoise Hospital to hold ceremony to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Maternity Staff from the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise are organising a multi-denominational service of remembrance for bereaved families who have experienced a pregnancy loss,...
€465,000 allocated for 16 Laois Community Projects under Community Climate Action Programme
€465,000 has been allocated to Laois County Council for Laois community groups under the Community Climate Action Programme.
This Government funding will support a wide...
New lane changes along M7 roadworks
The next stage in the M7 works being completed saw it being widened as of Monday, March 25.
The next section of M7 Westbound traffic...
HIQA halts admissions to Laois nursing home following RTE Investigates programme
HIQA have halted new admission to the Laois nursing home featured in last night’s RTE Investigates programme.
There was widespread shock and outrage last night...
Coronavirus: Four further deaths and 420 new cases – as under 30s could get...
There have been four further Coronavirus-related deaths and 420 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today,...
In Pictures: All Smiles in Timahoe as Noel Ramsbottom Memorial Run proves a big...
There was great excitement in Timahoe due to the second running of the newly established Noel Ramsbottom memorial 5KM run held over Christmas.
Noel, who...
€6 million Portlaoise Orbital Route gets final approval
The final section of the €6 million Portlaoise Orbital Route has finally been given the green light, it has been confirmed.
Work is expected to...
A further €238,000 for Laois clubs after Sports Capital Grant appeals
Six Laois clubs have shared almost €238,000 following appeals in the Sports Capital Grant scheme.
The news follows on from the announcement in February when...
€38,000 for Youth Work Ireland Laois through LGBTI+ Communities Integration Fund
Youth Work Ireland Laois has received €38,000 through the LGBTI+ Communities Integration Fund.
A total of €700,000 has been distributed to 29 projects through Ireland...
