The Ploughing and I: ‘A fantastic celebration of the Irish agricultural industry’
Camross woman Mary Phelan is the first person to feature on our Ploughing Q&A this week as she recalls her early experience going to...
Two young Laois lads to shave off their mullets during cancer charity event
Two local ten-year-olds are gearing up to sacrifice their distinctive mullet hairstyles next week to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society Relay for...
Coronavirus: Eight further deaths and 6,888 new cases – 105 of them in Laois
There have been a further eight Coronavirus-related deaths and 6,888 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
105 of the new...
Local company wins tender to drive Laois tourism strategy
As the sod is turned today on the ambitious Slieve Bloom Cycleway, LaoisToday can confirm that a local company has won the tender to...
In Pictures: All smiles as Abbeyleix Tidy Towns recognised for All-Ireland success
Laois County Council hosted a Civic Reception for Abbeyleix Tidy Towns following the town’s All-Ireland victory last year.
The group, led by chairperson Robbie Quinn,...
€270,000 allocated for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways in Laois
€270,000 has been allocated for repairs and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities in Laois as part of the Government’s ‘Our Rural...
Big race day for Killeshin GAA as club developments continue
These are incredible times for Killeshin GAA on and off the field.
This Sunday in O'Moore Park they will play in their first senior football...
A way with words – Meet the Laois novelist who is completing third book...
Working as a part-time branch librarian at The Art House in Stradbally, and writing her third novel as well as a collection of short...
Local TD calls for government and An Post action ‘before post masters ballot on...
Independent TD Carol Nolan has called on the Taoiseach to provide clarity on the timing and intention of Government regarding the publication of a...
Live animal charity crib set to open in Portlaoise this weekend
For the second year, a live animal charity crib is set to officially open in Portlaoise this weekend.
From Sunday, a live animal crib in...
‘Energy companies have nowhere left to hide when it comes to price demands’ says...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that energy companies have been left with 'nowhere to hide' when it comes to justifying the...
Portlaoise Hospital issues statement as impact of ransomware attack results in cancelled appointments
Portlaoise Hospital has issued a statement on the impact that the ransomware attack on the HSE is having on its services.
Outpatient radiology appointments have...
Three Bank of Ireland branches in Laois open for the final time today
Three Laois branches of Bank of Ireland are among the 88 that are set to close for the final time today.
Mountrath, Durrow and Rathdowney...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Sunday, March 29, 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...
Incredible Stradbally pharmacist raises huge sum for little Mary-Claire’s treatment fund
An incredible Stradbally pharmacist has completed her first marathon and raised €3,555 for the Mary Claire Knowles' treatment fund in the process.
Rose Maher, Mary...
In Pictures: Residents of Knockmay area honoured for all their brilliant work
The Knockmay community was honored by a reception in Laois County Council on November 1.
This was in recognition of all the wonderful work done...
UPDATE: One Portlaoise school and some primary schools forced to close due to bad...
The snow and ice has forced one Portlaoise school to announce that it will be closed tomorrow.
St Francis school say that, due to the...
In Pictures: Music Generation Laois’s Trad Summer School is a resounding success
Music Generation Laois held their Trad Summer School from Friday 21 July to Sunday 23 July in a number of venues across Portlaoise.
Laois welcomed...
102-year-old woman receives first Covid-19 vaccine at St Vincent’s in Mountmellick
This is great news!
The government's Covid-19 vaccination programme continues around the country and today, it came to St Vincent’s Community Nursing Unit in Mountmellick.
Around...
In Pictures: Tobar an Léinn raise their Green Flag with pride
The rain just about managed to stay off as Tobar an Léinn primary school in Raheen raised their fifth Green School Flag.
The flag for...
Laois TD calls on the government to ‘ramp up’ vaccination programme
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to ramp up the Covid-19 vaccination programme.
The latest figures show that 226,291 people have received...
Two Laois routes feature in new book ’50 best Irish Walks’
There is a wide selection of great walking routes in Laois - and two of them have been included in a new book that...
Campaign underway to re-open Laois train station
It will be a big ask and a hard station, but there is a campaign underway to have the railway line to Mountmellick re-opened.
Initiating...
Mental health role needs to be reinstated in the Midlands, says Laois County Councillor
A Laois County councillor has issued calls for the role of a creative workshop supervisor to be reinstated for young people in the Midlands at...
140% increase in Septic Tank Grants to benefit even more homeowners in 2024
Homeowners dealing with failing septic tanks will be assisted with funding to carry out improvement works up to €12000 from January 1, 2024.
The Septic...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Wednesday, May 27, 2020
17 new Coronavirus deaths and 73 new cases as college students are warned about accommodation
1,631 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland –...
Emergency staff to be pampered for free around Laois this week
The Herculean efforts by emergency staff who worked to ensure the safety of the public will be rewarded by local businesses who are offering...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois athlete Mary Mulhare honoured with Civic Reception
A Laois athlete who won a medal at the European Cross Country Championships received a Civic Reception last week.
This is the highest honour that...
End of an era in Camross at passing of Fint Lalor
The death has occurred in Camross of Fint Lalor, the man who captained the local GAA club to their first senior hurling title in...
‘Riverside Estate in Portarlington highlights need for effective building controls’ – says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has spoken in the Dáil this week about issues surrounding an apartment complex in Portarlington.
Speaking on a Sinn...
