Coronavirus Weekend Noticeboard – Wednesday, April 15, 2020
BREAKING: 1,068 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 38 more deaths
A total of 1,068 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland...
Four Laois historical structures share in €124,490 of funding for improvement works
€125,490 has been allocated for four historic properties in Laois under the Historic Structures Fund.
The Abbeyleix Old Church will receive €50,000 and this will...
11 Laois schools receive Green-Schools flag awards for environmental excellence
11 schools across Laois were awarded their Green-School flag on May 14, an award for environmental management in primary and secondary schools.
All the Laois...
Huge boost for Laois secondary school as €124,000 granted for new all-weather pitch
A Laois secondary school has received a huge boost today after they were granted substantial funding for a new all-weather facility.
St Fergal's College Rathdowney...
Portlaoise College’s TY show ‘Back to the 80’s’ lights up the Dunamaise Arts Centre
Portlaoise College's recent Transition Year show "Back to the 80's" took audiences on a nostalgic journey through time at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
From the...
People First Credit Union announced as finalists in four categories at All-Ireland Credit Union...
People First Credit Union has been shortlisted as a finalist in four categories at this year’s All-Ireland Credit Union Awards.
The prestigious national event celebrates...
Government announce new additional Covid-19 restrictions as cases continue to surge
The government have announced a raft of additional Covid-19 restrictions aimed at further curbing the spread of the virus in the country.
Taoiseach Micheal Martin...
Coronavirus: 34 further deaths and 473 new cases – as hospital numbers continue to...
There have been 34 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 473 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today...
News in Brief: €3 million for social housing, student grant increases, community projects and...
€3 million investment for social housing in Laois
A €3 million investment into Social Housing in Laois has been announced as part of a €436...
Halloween ‘dress-up’ family-friendly cycle planned for Portarlington
The organisers of the local Critical Mass Cycle Event in Portarlington are hosting a Halloween ‘Dress Up’ cycle.
This will take place on October 29...
Tributes paid as long serving Laois Garda retires
Tributes have flooded in following the news that a long serving Laois Garda is set to retire.
Garda Micheal Hurley has signs off for the...
Laois County Council reject planning application for new wind farm
Laois County Council has refused to grant planning permission for a new wind farm in the county.
Norwegian company Statkraft had applied to build eight...
Average rent prices in Laois rose by over 10 percent within the last year
Laois has seen rental prices rise by average of 10.7 percent over the course of a year.
The average rent in the county is now...
New special needs classrooms announced for Portarlington
Coláiste Íosagáin in Portarlington will receive funding to provide a new classroom for special needs children with special educational needs.
As well as this, the...
€98,156 in funding announced for Laois Youth Services
The Government has allocated funds of €98,156.72 to support the Laois Youth Services CLG trading as Youth Work Ireland Laois.
This funding will assist the...
All of the best images from the Mountrath parade
A massive crowd turned out in Mountrath today for the town's St Patrick's Day parade with your usual colour and atmosphere evident throughout the...
Ahead of one of their main fundraisers, Midlands Simon are looking for your help
As Midlands Simon are holding one of their biggest fundraisers for the year, they are looking for volunteers to spare an hour or two...
In Pictures: Baby joy on New Year’s Day at Portlaoise Hospital
Patrick (Paddy) O'Donnell was the first baby born in Portlaoise hospital in 2018 to Kate and Gary O'Donnell.
Proud parents Kate and Gary welcomed Paddy,...
Laois TDs outline ongoing situation regarding new building for Kolbe Special School
Two Laois TDs have outlined the current situation regarding the new building for Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise.
Fine Gael's Charlie Flanagan and Fianna Fail's...
Laois Rose Sarah Bergin to appear on TV on The Rose Of Tralee tonight
Laois Rose Sarah Bergin is set to appear on The Rose Of Tralee International Festival 2019 competition tonight.
The competition will be televised on RTÉ...
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...
Sadness in Camross following the passing of Martin Delaney
There was deep sadness in Camross recently following the passing of Martin Delaney.
Mr Delaney, who is predeceased by his wife Gladys, passed away peacefully...
Government urged to address youth funding in upcoming budget with Laois/Offaly lowest funded region...
A local TD has brought before the Dáil the issue of acutely low funding for the Laois Offally Educate Together Board (LOETB).
Sinn Féin's Brian...
Laois to benefit from €169 million EU Just Transition funding boost
Laois is one of the counties set to benefit from a €169m funding boost from the EU Just Transition scheme.
Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Longford, Roscommon...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school’s Irish society going from strength to strength
This year Dunamase College welcomed the establishment of the Cumann Gaelach (Irish Society) within the school community.
The Cumann Gaelach was created by teachers Chloe...
Laois festive gathering raising funds for an incredible local boy
A 'live crib' in Rathdowney has chosen to raise funds for a local cause this year.
The square in Rathdowney will host a Christmas trees,...
Grand opening of Laois’s newest playground scheduled for Sunday
The Ballyfin Community Development Association has announced the grand opening of the 'Dún Mhic Cumhaill' Playground will take place on Sunday, February 4, at...
Five finalists for Laois Puppy of the Year have been revealed
From 44 nominations down to five finalists - the finale for the Laois Puppy of the Year is here.
The Laois Puppy of the Year...
Laois charity organisation ready to cycle 220km for charity
There are only three days to go before Rathdowney Easyriders take up another mammoth 220km cycle in Clonakilty, Cork.
This will be the 16th year...
Coronavirus: Three further deaths and 525 new cases as mandatory quarantine becomes law
There have been a further three Coronavirus-related deaths and 525 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Eight of...
