Laois woman represents Ireland for an editorial position at top international publishers
We could a have future Pulitzer Prize winner hailing from county Laois.
Portlaoise woman Namra Amir is the only Irish person to make a shortlist from...
New visitor signage to be unveiled at Aghaboe Abbey with Austrian Ambassador to attend
Laois Heritage Office and Creative Ireland Laois have announced the unveiling of a new visitor interpretive sign at Aghaboe Abbey on Saturday, October 11...
Missing person last seen at Portlaoise Hospital
Gardaí are seeking to renew their appeal for information in relation to the whereabouts of a missing person.
When he was last seeen
Rafal Filipowicz was...
Portlaoise praised on its top litter performance in the midlands
The Portlaoise performance in the IBAL Litter League which saw it finish as the top ranked town in the midlands was praised at the...
Portarlington shop set for its 15th consecutive Hospice Coffee Morning
Fifty Seven Boutique in Portarlington is holding its 15th consecutive Annual Hospice Coffee Morning this year - with the latest event taking place this...
Portlaoise family on the never-ending fight to get services for their child with intellectual...
Leighanne and Gerard Roche have been fighting a battle that has become all-too familiar for many parents of a child with intellectual disabilities.
Their son...
All-Ireland winner on site as work begins on new Laois astro pitch
Work has begun on a brand new astroturf pitch in Laois.
Last year, primary school boys in Portarlington moved into a brand new school adjacent...
Walk-in Covid-19 vaccination booster centre for those aged 50 and over to open in...
The HSE will operate a walk-in Covid-19 vaccination booster centre in Laois this Sunday.
The centre in Laois will by on the St Fintan’s Hospital...
Laois Volunteer Centre seeking to recruit new members to join its board
Laois Volunteer Centre, set up in Laois in May last year, are seeking new members to join their board.
Laois Volunteer Centre helps people who...
PROFILED: The McDonald family going for Ireland’s Fittest Family glory
People across Laois, from Ballyroan and beyond, will be eagering anticipating the grand finale of Ireland's Fittest Family, featuring the county's very own McDonald...
Laois student recieves prestigious €20,000 scholarship
A Scoil Chríost Rí student who received over 600 points in her Leaving Cert and has been awarded one of 36 Naughton Foundation scholarships...
Sadness following the passing of former prison officer and Laois footballer
There was sadness during the week following the news of the passing of Des Mulhare.
Mr Mulhare, who was in his 96th year, was a...
€96,000 allocated to Laois County Council under Built Heritage Investment Scheme
€96,000 has been allocated to Laois County Council for 12 projects under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2022.
Tenakill House in Raheen received the highest...
Book which tells the story of a Laois grandmother who worked in France during...
A fascinating new local history publication by Laois native Mary Conliffe will be launched in Donaghmore Workhouse Museum tonight at 7pm.
Dr Niall O’Doherty, Editor...
Laois dad set to get on his bike to thank two hospitals that saved...
“Our story is one of fear, resilience, hope and overwhelming gratitude,” says Padraic Kavanagh as he prepares to cycle 1,000km in the month of...
Mad Hatter’s cancer fundraising to mark the late David Pratt’s 50th birthday
The Pratt family in Abbeyleix will remember a dearly departed family member on his 50th birthday over the weekend with a host of Mad...
‘Foolhardy for Eirgrid to continue’ as ministers meet local Laois community over controversial substation...
Minister for Communications Denis Naughten and local TD and Minister Charlie Flanagan met with a local community group in Ratheniska on Thursday afternoon to...
In Pictures: Tributes paid as Laois woman brings four decade career of helping others...
Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre held a retirement reception for Denise Dunne on Friday last.
Portlaoise native Denise worked with Laois Offaly Education and...
Portlaoise College’s #AndSheCycles Campaign seeking to ‘close the gender gap in cycling’
Portlaoise College is running its #AndSheCycles campaign, in partnership with Laois Sports Partnership, as part of a Green-Schools initiative aimed at encouraging more girls...
Abbeyleix builds on 64 years of Tidy Towns’ effort for big win
“The win is a nice endorsement of good work delivered but the real motivation is to make things better for our community and create...
Laois Coronavirus Clinical Assessment Hub is operational this week
The Laois Coronavirus Clinical Assessment Hub is open for patients this week.
Back at the end of March, we brought you the news that a...
In Pictures: One fifth of Knockbeg College students receive over 500 points
There was delight and contentment in Knockbeg today as the Leaving Cert students collected their results.
In total, 66 students sat their Leaving Cert this...
On the London Frontline: Laois nurse on her Covid-19 experience and how vaccination is...
A Laois nurse working on the frontline in a busy London hospital has opened up about her experiences since March.
Christine Lambe, who hails from...
In Pictures: ‘We Care Weekend’ a huge success with more than €15,000 raised
The last weekend in June saw Trilogy Triathlon Club host it’s 'We Care Weekend'.
Over two days, thousands of kilometres were covered by club members....
Annual National Steam Rally in Stradbally falls victim to Covid-19 for the second year
For the second successive year, the annual Steam Rally in Stradbally has been cancelled.
This is just the third time in its 58 year history...
Hundreds expected for blessing of the babies ceremony
Over 300 babies born in Portlaoise parish over the past year are expected to attend the annual blessing of the babies ceremony along with...
Laois County Council shortlisted for Excellence in Local Government Awards
Laois County Council has been shortlisted for this year’s Excellence in Local Government Awards for a range of projects run in 2025.
The Excellence in...
In Pictures: Glorious day for Tractor Run in Fisherstown
There was a big crowd in Fisherstown on Sunday afternoon for the annual charity Tractor Run which started and finished at the Fisherman's Thatched...
In Pictures: Student Enterprise Programme Laois Schools County Final
The Student Enterprise Programme Laois Schools County Final took place in the Heritage Hotel in Portlaoise yesterday with a dazzling array of young Laois...
Laois village all set as plans in place for inaugural fundraising Tractor and Truck...
Timahoe will be a hub of activity on Saturday, May 13 as the inaugural Timahoe Truck and Tractor run will take place in the...
