Concerns raised for asylum seekers from Laois facility following Covid-19 outbreak
Concerns have been raised about asylum seekers in a Laois facility following a Covid-19 outbreak.
Around 17 residents of the the Hibernian Direct Provision Centre...
Retained firefighters asked to suspend strike action following ‘significant breakthrough in negotiations’
The States almost 2000 retained firefighters will be asked to suspend their prolonged strike action, which dramatically escalated since Saturday, August 12.
The news comes...
‘Not one dentist in Laois will take people under the Dental Treatment Services Scheme’
Local Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley raised the problems with the Dental Scheme and the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) in the Dáil.
The Laois...
Volunteers sought to help families of young children
A charity in Laois which helps families with young children is looking for volunteers to come on board to help with their services.
Parents First...
M7 motorway to open three lanes ahead of schedule in April
Road works along the M7 motorway are expected to be finished by April 2019.
However, the speed restriction of 60km/h and speed vans are to...
Coronavirus: 13 further deaths and 456 new cases – 9 of them in Laois
There have been 13 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 456 new cases announced this evening - though a technical issue in the reporting of cases...
Stradbally in lockdown after suspect device is found
Stradbally is in lockdown this evening after a suspect device was discovered in a house in the town.
Gardai have blocked the Timahoe Road where...
Unemployment rate in Midlands remains higher than national average
A draft budget report circulated in Laois County Council shows that the unemployment rate in the Midlands remains higher than the national average.
Roughly 4,200 people...
Fundraiser launched for family of Laois dad-of-five following sad passing
A fundraiser has been launched for the family of a Laois dad-of-five following his sad passing.
Rory Buchanan, from Fairgreen in Portlaoise, passed away on...
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,...
Case made for Laois secondary school to receive brand new sports hall
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is calling on the Minister for Education to approve funding for a sports hall at St Fergal’s College...
Funeral details announced for Adam Kirwan, the young Laois man who died tragically in...
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Adam Kirwan, the young Laois man who was killed in an accident in Tipperary in the early hours...
‘Urgent shortage’ of places for special education schools in Laois raised in Seanad Éireann
The "urgent shortage" of places for special education schools in Laois has been raised on the national stage.
Laois Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack brought...
In Pictures: Memories of former Portarlington factory come flooding back to life in new...
Long before the current trend for workplace wellness gained popularity, employees at a County Laois factory were enjoying lunchtime concerts, games of ping pong...
Portlaoise man recently appointed as Commissioner for Oaths
Portlaoise man John O'Neill was recently appointed a Commissioner for Oaths by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
A Commissioner for Oaths is a...
‘Minister rules out increasing the age cut-off point for Community Employment Scheme workers’ says...
Community Employment Scheme workers who reach the age of 66 will not be allowed to continue participating in such schemes.
So confirmed the Minister of...
Laois woman looking to publish a book on her extraordinary life
A Laois resident with an extraordinary life story is looking to publish her memoirs.
Mary Fullerton, who moved to Ireland from England in 2003, was...
Sports players in Laois the target of social media and personal abuse
Amateur sports players are being subjected to social media and personal abuse after games - a meeting in Laois has heard.
Fine Gael Councillor John...
In Pictures: Tears of joy as Mountmellick students pick up their Leaving Cert results
It was emotional day in Mountmellick Community School - and having just returned from their Debs a few hours ago, you can bet that's...
‘Major staff vacancy levels identified in Laois Children’s Disability Networks’ says local TD
HSE services that deliver high levels of complex care to children and young adults with a disability in Laois are experiencing a significant staff...
‘Offensive’ graffiti and ‘runners on wires’ to be removed in Portlaoise
A call for some graffiti in Portlaoise, that has been described as 'offensive' and 'menacing', to be removed was made at a Laois County...
Rathdowney war hero will be remembered at historical re-enactment
Bob's Bar Durrow and Durrow High Nelly Club are hosting a re-enactment of the Third Battle of Ypres on Sunday 20 August.
During this historic...
Boost for Laois Tourism as Binninea walk included in the first phase of the...
Laois/Offaly TD and Minister for Justice & Equality, Charlie Flangan has said that the inclusion of Binninea Walk in the expanded Walks Scheme will...
LaoisToday teams up with Laois Rose 2017
The Laois Rose of Tralee will take place next month and LaoisToday are planning their coverage of the event for the first time.
The Laois selection...
Programme of Christmas events unveiled for Portlaoise as lights to be switched on this...
Laois County Council has announced that Christmas will officially kick off in Portlaoise this week.
These festive celebrations 'promise something for everyone from music and...
Nurses and midwives to strike for 24 hours at end of January
Nurses and midwives are set to go on strike for 24 hours on Wednesday January 30, with further days of striking in February if...
Moment In Time: ‘Ríocht na nÓg’ Playground in Castletown is officially opened in 2011
For this week's Moment In Time, we look back on the official opening of 'Ríocht na nÓg' Playground in Castletown in July 2011.
The €100,000...
Coronavirus: One further death and 269 new cases as Minister insists no change to...
There has been one further Coronavirus-related deaths and 269 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of the cases notified...
In Pictures: End of an era as Laois primary school bid farewell to 120-year-old...
Last week marked the end of an era in the small rural community of Trumera, as the local primary school students said farewell to...
Road users urged to take extra precaution this Christmas while driving following a tragic...
Road users have been urged to take extra precaution this Christmas while driving following a tragic year on Irish roads.
That is after figures show...
