Case made for Laois secondary school to receive brand new sports hall
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is calling on the Minister for Education to approve funding for a sports hall at St Fergal’s College...
Gardaí clamping down on speeding all over Laois for National Slow Down Day
While the sunny weather might tempt some people to speed up in a rush home this weekend but people are being warned to slow...
Horse and foal rescued after being trapped for hours in Laois river
High drama ensued in Laois last night, as a horse and her foal were dramatically saved in a rescue attempt that took hours on...
MIDOC arrangement is an ‘interim’ solution only says Laois TD
Local Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has described the out of hours GP service as an ‘interim solution only’.
Last night, Fianna Fail TD Sean...
Date set for works to begin on final phase of Laois town’s Community Nursing...
The HSE has confirmed that the final schedule of works for Abbeyleix Community Nursing Unit will begin next week.
According to Laois TD Charlie Flanagan,...
Funding approved for further CCTV schemes in Laois
Two further Laois community groups have been approved for CCTV schemes this week.
The Woodenbridge Community District and the Donaghmore Community Alert have both been...
Numbers swell for Portarlington charity race on Sunday
A total of 1,300 people are set to take part in a charity race, the Gingerbread Run in Portarlington on Sunday.
Each year the event...
Laois primary school receives approval for two modular special educational needs classrooms
Approval for two new Special Educational Needs (SEN) modular classrooms has been granted for Shanganmore National School in Barrowhouse.
Laois TD Sean Fleming confirmed the...
Vicarstown artist draws on family farm for inspiration
A Laois artist has captured her experience of living and growing up on a sheep farm in the county.
Emily Miller from Vicarstown, currently has...
Portlaoise student receives award for academic achievements
Portlaoise student, Frank Flanagan, has been honoured in the University of Limerick for his academic success in his first year of college.
Frank, who studies...
Two Laois students win top prizes at 70th edition of Texaco Children’s Art Competition
Two Laois students have won top prizes in this year’s 70th Texaco Children’s Art Competition.
In the 12-13 year age category, Beth Phelan (13), from...
42 extra childcare places to be provided in Portlaoise following €309,000 investment
An extra 42 after school childcare places are set to become available in Portlaoise following a €309,475 government investment.
Birchgrove Childcare Centre in Portlaoise currently...
Mountmellick community dig deep to save the town’s Christmas tree
The community spirit in Mountmellick is alive and kicking as residents and business owners dug deep into their pockets and raised over €25,000 in...
New maternity space for Portlaoise hospital
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has been granted funding to upgrade a maternity space for parents experiencing pregnancy loss or perinatal bereavement as part of...
Concerns raised over sexual and serious assault of prison officers in Portlaoise
A sexual assault of a female prison officer and a serious assault of another prison officer at Midlands Prison Portlaoise were highlighted as issues...
‘Mounting anger’ as micro-generation solar panels support scheme ‘still not operational’
There is mounting anger among farmers, families and landowners who invested in Micro-generation solar panels in the expectation that they would be able to...
House prices in Laois rise again as available homes to buy at ‘all time...
The latest Daft.ie sales report shows that the average asking price of a house in Laois is now €248,000, 5% higher than what it...
Laois group wins Leinster Scór title at the weekend
The Borris-in-Ossory-Kilcotton Scor Instrumental Group collected the Leinster Scór title in Wexford last weekend.
The group won the Ceol Uirlise category at the National Opera...
Coronavirus: 14-day incident rate in Laois at highest level since April peak
There have been 114 Coronavirus cases in Laois in the last 14 days, up to midnight on October 11, giving an incident rate of...
Emergency services attending scene of ‘two-vehicle’ crash on busy Laois road
Gardai and emergency services are at the scene of a crash in Laois this afternoon.
The incident occurred on the N80 Mountmellick to Portlaoise Road...
Famed Laois GAA programme collector hosting Memorabilia Fair this Bank Holiday Monday
Any GAA enthusiasts at a loose end this coming Bank Holiday Monday could do worse than check out a GAA Programme and Memorabilia Fair...
Portlaoise features on Ireland AM as efforts to assist Ukrainian refugees receive national attention
The Virgin Media cameras came to Portlaoise this week as Ireland AM completed an outside broadcast.
They were there to see the new ‘Zero Cost...
In Pictures: Dunamaise Arts Centre hosting new collection of Ireland’s finest monuments
Dunamaise Arts Centre is currently hosting a stunning new collection of photographs of Ireland’s finest archaeological monuments until April 30.
‘Monumental Ireland - A New...
Birthday surprise as Laois fan celebrates 100th birthday
There's not too many people reach their 100th birthday but that's what Jack Kelly will celebrate today.
From Portnahinch, just outside Portarlington on the Laois-Offaly...
‘The strength of our community lies in its shared love for animals’ – LSPCA...
The Laois Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LSPCA) are making an urgent call for community support following their temporary pausing of...
Minister confirms Portlaoise Garda Station is on course to be fully operational by summer...
Jack Chambers TD, Minister for Public Expenditure; National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, has confirmed that Portlaoise Garda Station is on course to be...
Cars, tractors and motorbikes to hit the road this weekend as Laois Vintage Run...
Vintage cars, tractors and motorbikes are all set to roll out in sun soaked style for the Laois Vintage Limited sponsored road run in...
In Pictures: Crowds gather in the Malthouse Stradbally for Music Generation Laois concert
To kick off Laois Music Generation Laois’s 2019 season, some of the most celebrated names in traditional Irish music headed to Stradbally for a...
Sadness in Ballinakill as community mourns the late JP O’Mara
The death has occurred of JP O'Mara, a hugely popular and active member of the Ballinakill community, following a short illness at the age...
In Pictures: A place to meet, have a chat, connect and immerse yourself in...
The village of Timahoe was in prestine condition as a special guest arrived earlier this week to officially open the Timahoe Heritage Centre.
The Minister...
