Mountmellick art exhibition – Local artist leans into the mountain for inspiration
Born in the 1960s at the foot of the Slieve Blooms in Deerpark,
Mountrath, Antoinette Breen has been painting all her life.
A gift of paints...
In Pictures: Commemoration in Portlaoise for historic Colonel Fitzmaurice
Commemorations were held in Portlaoise, Dublin and Germany this week to mark the first airplane flight across the Atlantic from Europe to North America.
In...
HAP housing scheme ‘has collapsed’ as analysis shows ‘just 4 properties available for rent...
The HAP housing support system has collapsed as analysis shows just 4 properties available for rent in Laois, a Labour representative has said.
Eoin Barry,...
In Pictures: Fundraising tractor and fun run for Laois primary school a big success
A fundraising tractor and fun run held in aid of a Laois primary school at the end of last year proved a big success.
After...
Six Laois venues successful applicants as Night-Time Economy Support Scheme announced
Six Laois venues were deemed successful applicants of the €4 million in funding to assist off peak entertainment in our towns and cities.
A total...
Laois and Offaly have new judge appointed as Newbridge solicitor promoted to the role
The Government has decided to nominate Newbridge based solicitor Andrew Cody for appointment as an Ordinary Judge of the District Court.
President Michael D Higgins...
In Pictures: Community Pride on show in Laois
SVT Activity & Wellness Hub and the Community of Killeshin greeted the judges in the IPB All Island Pride of Place Competition on July...
Coronavirus: 18 further deaths and 358 new cases – as six stillbirths and one...
There have been 18 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 358 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With 6 new cases announced...
In Pictures: Local men who fought in WWI remembered at event in Portlaoise
The annual remembrance ceremony for those who died in World War One was held on Sunday, November 19, in Portlaoise.
The ceremony also honoured those...
Young people in Laois asked to get creative to help tackle racism
Show Racism the Red Card are calling on all primary and secondary schools, youth organisations, children and young people in Laois to enter their...
In Pictures: John Whelan launches new book celebrating 40 years in journalism
Forty years is a mighty long time and it's that significant milestone that was the inspiration for John Whelan to put together a collection...
Additional car charging facilities sought for Abbeyleix
Only one electric car charging point in Abbeyleix isn't nearly enough and a request should be made to the ESB to instal additional points...
Coronavirus: Five further deaths and 423 new cases – as EMA say blood clots...
There have been five further Coronavirus-related deaths and 423 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
4 of these deaths occurred...
Timahoe students the first engagement for Charlie Flanagan in new ministerial role
Friday was a very special day for the students of Timahoe NS, as they had the honour of being the focus of the first...
In Pictures: Poetry Day Ireland celebrated in style in Mountmellick Library
Poetry Day Ireland was celebrated in style in Mountmellick Library with a stellar line up of local poets.
Following refreshments, Amanda Hyland, Assistant Librarian and...
2022 Remembered: Billionaire brothers purchase Laois mansion and set to spend €2 million doing...
February saw Laois Councillors approve the sale of Victorian mansion, Millbrook House.
Two billionaire brothers have purchased a mansion that was in the ownership of...
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar addresses MIDOC situation following question from Laois TD
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has addressed the situation surrounding the out of hours GP service in Laois - known as MIDOC.
At the end of last...
Internationally renowned YouTubers with more than 41 million subscribers in Portlaoise for latest video
Two internationally renowned YouTubers who have more than 41 million subscribers across three channels were in Portlaoise yesterday.
Olajide Olayinka Williams "JJ" Olatunji, known as...
Peat on Laois bogs has to be moved ‘for environmental reasons’ says Laois TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that attempts to prevent the movement of harvested peat off three Laois bogs 'is illogical and will damage...
New UK supermarket is coming to Laois and will create more than 20 jobs
Iceland, the frozen food supermarket chain, is coming to Portlaoise and creating at least 22 jobs.
The UK based supermarket already has 19 stores around...
Weather forces cancellation of Clonaslee Show
The Clonaslee Show, which was due to be held this Sunday, has been cancelled due to the bad weather conditions.
And the show organisers have...
Young talent from Laois take to the field at Aviva Stadium for the rugby...
Students from Ballylinan National School were showing off their rugby skills at the AVIVA Stadium recently.
The students were among more than 350 children from...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Thursday, April 2, 2020
Due to the sheer volume of notices in relation to the Coronavirus, we can’t do an individual story on each one.
So we are compiling...
Long-serving Laois Garda retires from the force after 33 years of services
A long serving Laois Garda has retired from the force following 33 years of active service.
Dave Dundon, from Timahoe, retired on Sunday April 16...
In Pictures: Laois school open garden in honour of retired caretaker following 40 years...
Mayo National School in Crettyard celebrated the opening of "Eileen's Garden" with a lovely service on June 27.
The outdoor classroom is a tribute to...
All Portlaoise CBS affair as finalists confirmed in Laois Senior Debating Cup
It will be an all Portlaoise CBS affair as two teams have charged their way to the Laois Senior Debating Cup final.
Both teams encountered...
Portarlington man climbs 15 mountains in 5 days to raise funds for rare syndrome
The Tonners are nothing short of remarkable. Gary Tonner has climbed 15 peaks in 5 days in Scotland to raise funds for the very...
‘Minister confirms cost of report on Ireland’s energy security has reached €170,000’ says local...
Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has confirmed that the report on the review of Ireland’s energy security will be published before the end of 2022.
Minister...
Laois Olympian Alanna Fitzpatrick to be honoured at ceremony in Portarlington this Wednesday
It's not every day that Laois sends an athlete to the Olympic Games.
In June, Team Ireland announced the official Women’s and Men's Sevens squads...
Walk-in Covid-19 vaccination booster centre for those aged 60-69 and healthcare workers set to...
From today, the HSE will operate walk-in booster COVID-19 vaccination clinics for healthcare workers and people aged 60 to 69.
This will only be available...
