In Pictures: Great excitement as Sam Maguire visits Borris-in-Ossory and Portlaoise hospital
The famed Sam Maguire trophy has passed through Laois on numerous occasions in the years.
Mostly on its way to Kerry though after their various...
WATCH: Stunning musical performances at Portarlington Further Education awards
You could have heard a pin drop in The Heritage in Killenard this week when the attendees at the Portarlington Further Education and Training...
‘The nursing home crisis is fast developing into a scandal of immense proportions’ says...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that 'catastrophic social and financial costs will be incurred unless there is an immediate step-change in...
Need for domestic violence accommodation in Laois raised in the Dail
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley raised the absence of domestic violence accommodation in Laois and Offaly in the Dáil this morning.
Minister of State at...
Lithuanian Ambassador to visit Portlaoise tomorrow
New Ambassador of Lithuania in Ireland, Egidijus Meilūnas, will visit Portlaoise on Wednesday March 28.
The visit was originally planned for earlier on in the...
Festival organisers seek suitable nanny goat
A nanny goat, preferably one that is milking, is being sought for a few spare hours on Sunday February 5.
If you happen to have...
‘Government committed to roll out of rural broadband,’ says Flanagan
Fine Gael remains committed to broadband roll out in Laois, according to Minister Charlie Flanagan.
Minister Flanagan said they will continue to put pressure on...
In Pictures: Stradbally duo raise over €4,600 for Kolbe School with novel tattoo
Two of Stradbally's most well-known residents have raised a remarkable €4,604.54 by 'inking up' for Kolbe Special School.
Life-long friends Bryan ‘Reggie’ Lalor and Joe...
Portlaoise estate granted 141 new houses
141 new homes have been approved for Portlaoise.
An Bord Pleanala has upheld a Laois County Council decision to grant permission for an extra 141...
Local priest to give out ashes and love token book for Valentine’s Day in...
Popular local curate Fr Paddy Byrne will put his multi-tasking skills on display in Laois Shopping Centre on St Valentine’s Day when he will...
Midlands mother and son share positivity and video on activities for children during isolation
Now this is a video we can all appreciate.
Lauren Pidgeon and her son Noel Kelly uploaded a video to spread some positivity in these...
In Pictures: ‘Sunset Cycle’ event held as part of Bike Week proves a big...
Laois PPN in collaboration with SVT Activity & Wellness Hub, welcomed a large number of PPN Member Group attendees to ‘Sunset Cycle’ event recently.
This...
In Pictures: Food and craft market gets off to positive start in Vicarstown
A new food and craft market got up and running in Vicarstown on Sunday last as a number of local community groups came together...
Warm welcome for Woodenbridge restoration work though councillors not pleased over snub
There was widespread delight at a recent meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District with the news that the famous Woodenbridge between Ballacolla and Durrow...
In Pictures: Great atmosphere at Portlaoise St Patrick’s festival
There may have been no actual parade in Portlaoise for St Patrick's Day but there was a two-day festival in the town that perfectly...
Laois Integration Network appeal for supplies and help as Ukrainian refugees begin second week...
Laois Integration Network is appealing for help and assistance as a number of Ukrainian refugees begin their second week in tented accommodation in Stradbally.
Last...
Back to the 80s proves a big hit for Mountrath Community School Transition Years
Mountrath Community School's Transition Year students recently captivated audiences with their spectacular performance of "Back to the 80s" at Saint Philomena’s Hall in Mountrath.
Running...
Tributes paid to the late Betty Peters who showed ‘great dignity’ after ‘terrible tragedy’
Tributes were paid to Betty Peters, who passed away recently, at the recent meeting of the Laois Joint Policing Committee (JPC).
Betty was the wife...
Minister Flanagan furious over St Mary’s sports hall debacle
Minister Charlie Flanagan has reacted angrily and expressed his dismay at the abject failure by Laois County Council to take up a Government grant...
St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise pays tribute to hugely popular teacher described as a ‘legend’
St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise recently wished an emotional farewell to Mr Seán O’Laoire, a man they described a "legend."
The school came together last Friday,...
Laois GAA club set to pedal to the max at 24 hour fundraiser this...
A Laois GAA club are set to get on their bikes for a 24 hour fundraiser this weekend.
Clonad GAA will be at the Portlaoise...
Tributes paid as Laois primary school Deputy Principal retires after 27 years
Ballyadams National School bid slán, buíochas agus beannacht to one of it’s greatest school servants last week following the retirement of long serving Deputy...
Laois school launch ‘100k for €100k’ fundraiser in aid of new astro pitch and...
A Laois school is hoping to build a brand new astroturf pitch plus running track and has relaunched a fundraiser that they began earlier...
Portlaoise CBS sure to wow with ‘The Addams Family Musical’
St Mary's CBS are delighted to present 'The Addams Family Musical.'
Following on from the success of ‘Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat’, St...
In Pictures: Serious style as St Joseph’s celebrate 50th anniversary of first ever championship...
Ballintubbert House was the venue for the 50th anniversary celebration of the first senior championship win for St Joseph’s on a sunny May Bank...
A fourth Vitality Hub announced for Laois will ‘support physical activities, sports and wellness...
Laois Sports Partnership, in association with Sport Ireland, have announced that Laois have received funding for their fourth Community Sports and Physical Activity Hub.
This...
Castletown National School get approval for two new special educational needs classrooms
Castletown National School can now proceed with construction works of two new special educational needs classrooms, a drop-off point for students and new parking...
Excitement building in Ballinakill ahead of Pride of Place Awards Ceremony
Ireland’s largest Community Awards will be hosted by Dublin City Council, tomorrow night, Saturday January 21, with hundreds of delegates expected to travel from...
Stradbally Town AFC urge Laois County Council to ‘do the right thing’ as club...
A local sports club are urging Laois County Council to "do the right thing" and "overturn their decision" on the Community Recognition Fund, which...
Runners sought to raise funds for visually impaired in Laois
The women of Laois are being urged to get their feet on the street for this years’ Women’s Mini Marathon and raise funds for...
