Joe Drennan case raised in Dáil Éireann as Laois TD calls for ‘consistency’ and...
A Laois TD has called for greater "consistency" and "common sense" in the way sentencing guidelines are set out for judges.
Laois Independent Republican TD...
Rural Laois primary school unveils plans for a brand new building with a modern...
Gaelscoil Shlí Dála has unveiled plans to build a brand new primary school at their current location in Ballaghmore.
The school, which has two mainstream...
In Pictures: Laois students tackle climate change during Science Week
Science week at Timahoe NS got off to an exciting start as the boys and girls from 5th and 6th Class visited Carlow IT...
Laois school approved for new special educational needs classroom and two special education teaching...
A Laois primary school has been approved for a new Special Educational Needs (SEN) classroom and two special education teaching rooms (for one-to-one teaching).
Minister...
RTE’s Six One News set to broadcast from Portlaoise this evening
RTE have been stuck in the headlines themselves for all the wrong reasons for almost a month now - but away from the Ryan...
In Pictures: Knockbeg College celebrate as 65 students collect Leaving Cert results
St Mary's College Knockbeg was celebrating as all 65 students received their Leaving Cert results today.
A number of students came into the school to...
In Pictures: Golf classic in aid of Laois cancer support charity raises more than...
A golf classic in aid of a Laois cancer support charity has raised more than €14,700.
Portarlington Gold Club was a hive of activity recently...
Concern over Laois population increase prompts new study
The challenges presented by population growth in Portlaoise and Portarlington has prompted a new pilot analysis in the county.
Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie...
Coronavirus: Nine further deaths and 522 new cases as top immunologist gives positive Russian...
The health authorities have announced nine further Coronavirus-related deaths and 522 new cases.
4 deaths occurred in March, 3 occurred in February and 1 in...
Weekend Read: Pumphouse problem pauses progress in Laois village
Any future development, housing or investment in a popular Laois village is at a standstill due to a bizarre problem over the status of...
Councillors clash over Ukranian refugee site in Stradbally as video emerges of horrendous conditions...
There was a considerable disagreement at this month's meeting of Laois County Council, with Councillors clashing over the refugee situation in Stradbally.
Cllr Aisling Moran...
In Pictures: Ballyroan 10 mile and Santa Fun Run a huge success
The Ballyroan 10 mile and Santa Fun Run took place at the weekend and was a huge success.
Despite the miserable conditions on Saturday, 274...
‘Government response to Post Office crisis will meet with a lukewarm reception’ says local...
There is 'widespread suspicion' around the 'nature and intent' of Government proposals to support the Post Office network.
So says Independent TD for Laois Offaly...
Laois residents suffer harrowing dog attack while walking in Portlaoise
Three Laois residents and their dogs were the victims of a frenzied dog-attack while out walking in Portlaoise town this weekend.
The harrowing experience took...
Coronavirus: Nine further deaths and 525 new cases as changes to construction, sport and...
There have been nine further Coronavirus-related deaths and 525 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
7 deaths occurred in...
Wide range of sectors represented at Clonaslee College careers night
On Wednesday night interviewers descended on Clonaslee College for their annual career interview night.
Every year, employers from various disciplines are invited to the school...
New exhibition at Dunamaise Arts Centre explores addiction and recovery through art
'12', a powerful and thought-provoking exhibition exploring themes of addiction and recovery, will open at Dunamaise Arts Centre on January 19 and run until...
Excitement builds for Portarlington and Killenard Gala ball
One of the highlights of the local social calendar is set to return to the Heritage Hotel in Killenard on Friday night for the...
In Pictures: Portlaoise hospital celebrate National Breastfeeding Week
Portlaoise Hospital was filled with both new and experienced mothers alike as they celebrated National Breastweek yesterday, Thursday October 4.
Members of La Leche League...
Laois teenager raises almost €4,000 for two charities after sheering his impressive locks
A Laois teenager raised almost €4,000 for two charities after sheering off his very impressive mullet.
Sam Birrane, from Portlaoise, shaved his head last month...
Planning permission awarded for two major developments in Mountmellick
Laois County Council have awarded conditional planning permission for two significant community developments in Mountmellick.
The Board of Management at Scoil Phadraig Naofa received approval...
Stack becomes Board member of Portlaoise Family Resource Centre
Portlaoise Family Resource Centre has just announced that Austin Stack will join their Board of Directors as a voluntary community member and will act...
‘Make Way Day’ aiming to channel the ‘spirit of the Olympics’ in Laois this...
Make Way Day 2024 returns this week, on Friday September 27, to The People’s Park in Portlaoise.
The central message of Make Way Day is...
All you need to know as the HSE opens online vaccine portal for those...
The HSE has confirmed details of the next group of people to be offered COVID-19 vaccines and introduced the COVID-19 online registration system.
Over the...
In Pictures: Crowds gather in Portarlington for Operation Transformation walk
People of all ages were out and about this cold Saturday morning in Portarlington for the Operation Transformation 5k.
The walk took place in Derryounce,...
Plans in place to celebrate 70 years of Portlaoise Macra with anniversary dinner dance
2022 marks 70 years since the Portlaoise branch of the popular Macra na Feirme organisation was formed.
It is a significant milestone and plans are...
Death occurs of former Laois journalist Fidelma Freney
The death has taken place of Fidelma Freney, a Portlaoise resident who worked for a long number of years in the Leinster Express and was News...
Young Laois Muslims raise funds for orphans and needy children around the world
A group of young Laois Muslims raised €528 for orphans and needy children around the world.
Members from the Al Rahman Youth Group Girls from...
35 new homes confirmed in Laois for people who are homeless
35 new homes will be provided in Laois for people who are homeless, Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming has confirmed.
Minister Darragh O’Brien, TD and...
Laois village ‘left in complete darkness’ amid ‘urgent’ appeals for public lighting
A village in Laois "urgently needs public lighting" as the community has been left "in complete darkness."
That is according to Laois TD Brian Stanley,...
