Plans in place to celebrate 70 years of Portlaoise Macra with anniversary dinner dance
2022 marks 70 years since the Portlaoise branch of the popular Macra na Feirme organisation was formed.
It is a significant milestone and plans are...
In Pictures: Beautiful mosaic installed on the wall of popular Laois amenity
Laois County Council engaged a mosaic artist, Aidan Byrne of Make Mosaic to devise and facilitate a unique mosaic piece with young people in...
WATCH: Laois student leaders taking charity to the main stage
Two Laois students had the honour of being Student Leader Ambassadors for the Cycle Against Suicide congress in the 3Arena last Wednesday.
Fionn Marum and...
New funding to improve library facilities across Laois announced
New Government funding has been announced to improve library facilities in Laois, Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has said.
Deputy Flanagan was speaking after Minister...
Laois Partnership welcome increased government funding for next two years
Laois Partnership Company has welcomed an increased government allocation of €70 million in 2021 & 2022 for the LEADER Programme.
They Laois group are a...
Laois group cycled the length of Ireland to raise over €6,000 in aid of...
Crossfit UnLaois'd have traveled from Malin to Mizen Head of the country to raise funds for the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise.
They cycled 671km over...
Portarlington Rugby Club holding reception for Ukrainian community
Various communities across Ireland are doing what they can to help Ukraine at their current time of incredible difficulty and tomorrow in Portarlington, the...
Laois based artist wins prestigious international award in London
Laois based artist, Evgeny Chubatyy, has been awarded with the prestigious Salaski Award at the Chelsea Art, London.
The prize winning piece was first exhibited...
Almost €1 million per year ‘bad use of taxpayers’ money’ on rented public service...
Almost €920,000 per year is being spent by the government to rent offices in Laois for the public service.
This, according to Sinn Fein TD...
Laois duo taking on April challenge in aid of local amenity
Two Laois people are set to embark on a major challenge next month in a bid to raise funds for a local amenity.
Michael G...
Laois movie scoops multiple awards at prestigious film festival
A Laois movie managed to scoop three awards at the eclectic Underground cinema Short Film festival.
'Vegetable' - written by Swan man Michéal Fleming - won Best...
‘I’m a Celeb’ fundraiser in Killeshin promises a great night’s entertainment as they push...
Killeshin FC is one of the most ambitious and progressive soccer clubs in Laois - and they're hosting a massive fundraiser this weekend in...
War in Ukraine: Information event in Portlaoise for new arrivals and a Timahoe coffee...
Information evening for the new Ukrainian community in Laois
Laois-Offaly TD and Junior Minister Sean Fleming, local peace commissioner John O'Neill, members of An Garda...
Vicarstown strides ahead with junior parkrun
Having set up the first parkrun in Laois in 2014, Vicarstown is now set to launch only the ninth junior parkrun in Ireland.
Parkrun is...
Rosenallis man honoured by the St Vincent de Paul in London
A Laois man has been honoured by the St Vincent de Paul of England and Wales for his great contribution as a member of...
Coronavirus: 90 further deaths and 928 new cases – nine in Laois
There have been a further 90 Coronavirus-related deaths and 928 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities.
89 of these...
Brand new defibrillator in a renovated telephone box installed in Portlaoise
A new defibrillator has been installed in a renovated telephone kiosk in Portlaoise.
The kiosk is situated beside the top square at the side wall...
Sandbags return to Mountmellick amid fears of ‘devastating’ further flooding
Sandbags have been put in place in Mountmellick as the threat of flooding looms again in the town.
Councillor Paddy Bracken told the Borris-in-Ossory Mountmellick...
Fundraiser launched for daughters of Laois father following aggressive Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis
A GoFundMe has been launched for Jonathan McCowen, a Portarlington dad with an aggressive form of Motor Neuron disease.
In August last year Jonathan McCowen...
Laois gets behind epilepsy fundraisers as dad set to scale Mount Kilimanjaro
Individuals and businesses around Laois are getting behind a fundraising effort to build awareness and support structures for those affected by epilepsy.
Mark McGuire whose...
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...
Plans to close mental health facility in Laois and move residents to Tullamore should...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on the HSE and the Department of Health to reverse its plans to close Erkina House in...
Treatment of those in Kolbe Special School, ‘just not right in this day and...
Councillors have unanimously voted to contact the Minister for Education in regards to a new building project for Kolbe Special School.
Kolbe has been the...
Planning application submitted to construct 54 new houses in Laois town
A planning application has been submitted to Laois County Council to construct 54 new houses.
Kilkenny Investment Property Holding are seeking to erect the properties...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois footballers join Ratheniska NS for Sixth Year graduation
On Wednesday last, the 6th class pupils of Ratheniska NS finished off a busy week and said goodbye to their school for the last...
Gardai appeal for information after woman seriously injured in Mountmellick collision
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision that occurred in Mountmellick this morning.
At approximately 9am, a van collided with a...
Coronavirus: 10 further deaths and 426 new cases as pregnant women to be offered...
There have been a further 10 Coronavirus-related deaths and 426 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities.
Of the deaths...
After a two-year Covid-19 enforced absence, Clean Up Laois Week returns
After a two year break, Spring Clean Up Week is set to return to Laois later this month.
National Spring Clean has been operated by...
New initiative gathering STEAM in Dunamase College
The LOETB are currently running a new school initiative with all ETB schools in Laois and Offaly.
Dunamase College are one of the first schools...
Close to €400,000 in funding awarded to three Laois projects as part of Fáilte...
Close to €400,000 in funding has been awarded to three projects in Laois under Failte Ireland's EU Just Transition Fund Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking...
