Vicarstown up and out with the earliest parade in the county
They're early risers in Vicarstown and Fr Sean Kelly boasted from the alter of 9.30am mass, that the parade was one of the earliest...
Laois primary school named a Green-Schools Water School of the Year
Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyleix, were named as regional Water School of the Year at the An Taisce Green-Schools awards, which were held in Dublin last...
Lidl hoping to open third location in Laois with new supermarket proposed
Lidl Ireland have made an application to Laois County Council seeking planning permission to construct a third supermarket in the county.
The application is for...
Archbishop Martin to speak in local school for annual memorial lecture
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will deliver the third annual Fr Peter Garvey Memorial Lecture in Cistercian College Roscrea next Wednesday, March 4.
The lecture takes place...
In Pictures: Laois manager Eddie Brennan makes a trip to Laois school ahead of...
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The blue and white carpet was rolled out for the Laois senior hurling manager Eddie Brennan...
Mick Murray Memorial Road Run announced for St Patrick’s weekend to raise funds for...
The very first Mick Murray Memorial Road Run will take place on Sunday, March 16, with all funds raised going towards the Friends of...
Sadness at death of Willie O’Reilly from Portlaoise, renowned guitarist with the famed Knights...
The funeral has taken place of Willie O'Reilly, the Portlaoise man who was well known in music and sporting circles and was a central...
Deep sadness as Laois father passes away following accident in Spain
There is widespread shock and sadness in Portarlington this week following the tragic passing of a father and husband.
Shane O'Neill died on Sunday following...
Concerns raised over ‘inevitable’ post office closures in Laois
The government is being urged to urgently protect community post offices in the wake of further warnings from the Irish Postmasters’ Union that more...
Dessie Brennan – the only medal he wants is another senior title for Joseph’s
Dessie Brennan is a legend.
No, that’s a bit of an understatement. He’s a living legend. A legend in his own lifetime.
That’s the sort of...
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...
Popular local amenity closes as hundreds gather over the weekend
A popular local amenity on the Laois-Offaly border has been advised to close due to the large crowds congregating there over the weekend.
Derryounce Lakes...
CSO seeking to hire over 80 Enumerators in Laois for Census 2022
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) needs to hire 82 Census Enumerators to deliver and collect census forms to and from every home in Laois next year.
Enumerators can earn...
In Pictures: Laois Alzheimer’s Memory Walk a huge success
The Laois Alzheimer's Memory Walk took place in Ballyroan GAA grounds yesterday and proved a big success.
Kicking off at 11am, this was the largest...
Mental Health organisations launch ‘Laois Goes Green’ for World Suicide Prevention Day
A large number of organisations working in the mental health area have come together to launch ‘Laois Goes Green.’
The new campaign is in recognition...
Laois set to be hit with hosepipe ban as drought continues
Irish Water has said hosepipe bans are likely to take effect in parts of Laois as well as in Kilkenny and Limerick over the...
Former Olympic athlete to take part in Laois 5km run this weekend
The weekly Vicarstown 5km parkrun has been hugely popular since it started in the winter of 2014, taking place every Saturday morning at 9.30am...
Incident involving ambulance travelling from Portlaoise ‘highlights need for greater resources’
The crash of an ambulance near Monasterevin in the early hours of last Saturday morning has 'highlighted the need for greater resources for the...
Coronavirus: One further death and 429 new cases as ‘outdoor activities will be the...
There has been one further Coronavirus-related death and 429 new cases announced by the health authorities today.
Of today's cases the media age is 29...
Opinion: The Heath – an under-researched archaeological landscape of prehistoric activity
The recent incidents of people driving quad bikes on The Heath has prompted a local archaeologist to question if the area's archaeological significance is...
In Pictures: Laois LEO puts on the style for third high profile Women In...
Style was the order of the day at the most recent hugely successful Women in Business event organised by Laois Local Enterprise Office (LEO).
The...
Group behind saving Portlaoise Hospital provide update on their campaign
Portlaoise Hospital Action Committee have provided the public with an update of activities. Recently, upon invitation and facilitation from deputy Brian Stanley, the committee...
In Pictures: Beautiful street mural launched in Laois town ahead of Culture Night
Creative Ireland Laois, Laois County Council Heritage Office and BirdWatch Ireland have launched a street mural by artist James Kirwan to celebrate Ireland's threatened...
‘The Chase’ is on for Killeshin GAA club as they prepare for clubhouse fundraiser
Killeshin GAA club is holding a huge development fundraiser on Saturday February 11 in The Dolmen Hotel in Carlow.
All the funds raised on the...
Tributes paid following sad passing of young Laois man who was a member of...
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise and in the Irish Defence Forces following the passing of Dean O'Farrell.
Mr O'Farrell, from Dunmasc in Portlaoise, who...
In Pictures: Great joy as ‘The Portlaoise Flyer’ returns home
The Portlaoise Flyer, the plane built by Frank and Louis Aldritt in the early part of the 20th century, has returned home to Portlaoise.
The...
Camross in mourning for Michéal Lalor
Widespread sadness has greeted the death of Camross man Michéal Lalor.
The 48-year-old man is from a well-known family in the area, as his father...
Several young Laois people honoured at Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards 2024
The 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards took place recently The Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise.
The awards ceremony honours young people from the Laois/Offaly Garda Division...
Operation Transformation off to Park-Ratheniska GAA as latest ad-break challenge hero chosen
Operation Transformation mania continues to sweep Laois and attention will turn to Park-Ratheniska this week.
Every episode of the hit show features an ‘ad-break hero’...
In Pictures: Great fun as Liam MacCarthy and Joe McDonagh cup visit Abbeyleix Primary...
There was a great buzz in Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix last week when not one but national hurling trophies visited the school.
Laois and Abbeyleix hurler...
