‘Dangerous’ situation as elderly people in Laois housing estates ‘can’t get out of their...
The poor state of footpaths in housing estates across Laois is leaving people in a dangerous situation, where they cannot leave their homes.
That is...
Laois GAA club pays tribute following sad passing of ‘dedicated supporter’
There is sadness in Ballickmoyler this week following the passing of Margaret Brennan.
From Arles, Ballickmoyler, Ms Brennan passed away suddenly on Saturday January 22.
A...
Four Laois Social Enterprises awarded almost €25,000 in funding for renovations and repairs
Four Laois Social Enterprises have been awarded grants to assist them in carrying out renovations or repairs to their premises.
Minister for State at the...
Laois represented at major conference on Irish aviation history in Clifden
Laois was represented at a major international conference held recently in Clifden to mark the centenary of the first non-stop transatlantic airplane flight by...
In Pictures: All smiles as St Fergal’s Rathdowney students receive Leaving Cert results
It was all smiles in St Fergal's Rathdowney this morning as the Leaving Cert class of 2024 collected their results.
It was a super day...
Mountrath housing estates scoop best in Ireland award
A group of housing estates in Mountrath have won a prestigious award.
Kiln Lane Residents Association, made up of residents from Kiln Lane, Clonbarrow and...
Two free Laois books on gardening for biodiversity relaunched
The Heritage Office of Laois County Council has launched a campaign to help get people connected with nature, as part of the Government’s “Keep...
A day at the races – Point-to-Point takes place in Stradbally this Sunday
Laois Foxhounds hold their first spring Point-to-Point next Sunday, April 16, on the grounds of Stradbally Hall, the venue for the fixture for over...
Costa Del Errill – Beach resort in Laois receives planning permission
A beach resort is on its way to Laois after County Council planners gave the proposal the green light.
Laois may be about as far...
Master plan for Portlaoise Enterprise Park almost ready
A master plan will be published soon for the Enterprise Park development at Togher, on the outskirts of Portlaoise.
The monthly meeting of Laois County...
Unemployment rate in Midlands remains higher than national average
A draft budget report circulated in Laois County Council shows that the unemployment rate in the Midlands remains higher than the national average.
Roughly 4,200 people...
€94,450 allocated for conservation repairs to eight heritage structures in Laois
€94,450 has been allocated for conservation repairs to eight historic structures in Laois.
This funding includes work to repair thatched buildings, gable end walls, roofs...
Laois hairdresser shines with All Star award at national competition
A Portlaoise man and a Rathdowney hair salon walked away with an All Star award from Croke Park recently.
The Hair House Salon in Rathdowney,...
Laois football captain the guest of honour as Mayo National School open their new...
A new playground has recently been opened in Mayo National School in Crettyard.
Other work was also completed as outdoor classrooms were given a facelift,...
Laois family backs Mater funding campaign on heart screening
Having lost their beloved family member Michael, the Bowe family are backing the Mater Foundation's fundraising campaign to upgrade heart screening equipment.
Michael Bowe originally...
In Pictures: Aiming to get the county squeaky clean for Clean Up Laois week
Clean up Laois Week is back and bigger than ever for its 16 year running.
Taking place from Monday 8 to Friday 12 April, it...
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) accused of being ‘out of touch and out of control’
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) have been accused of being "completely and utterly out of touch and out of control" following "botched" roadworks between Durrow...
In Pictures: Portlaoise well represented as Culture Night comes to Laois last Friday
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts.
It seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied...
Clough-Ballacolla’s annual Golf Classic is back this bank holiday weekend
Clough-Ballacolla's annual Golf Classic is back this weekend on Sunday June 3 and Monday June 4.
Mountrath Golf Club are hosting the two-day event on...
Donald Trump, The Greatest Showman and Superheros light up Abbeyleix parade
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors, Portlaoise
Donald Trump, the stars of The Greatest Showman and some superheros made an appearance at...
WATCH: Laois teenager’s remarkable act to feature in new TV ad
This is remarkable.
A Laois teenager's amazing act of kindness towards his grandfather is set to feature in a new TV ad.
17-year-old Eoin Connolly, who...
Calls for Laois secondary school to receive new PE hall made in the Dail
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley raised the need for St Fergal’s College Rathdowney to have a PE hall in the Dáil.
The Laois TD...
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...
Plans in place as Clonaslee St Stephen’s Day Slieve Bloom Walk gears up for...
The Clonaslee St Stephen’s Day Slieve Bloom Walk launched its 30th walk in aid of the Laois Hospice Foundation in the Heritage Centre Clonaslee...
In Pictures: Changing times for Laois citizens and information services
Changing times are coming for the Laois Citizens Information Service.
Laois Citizens Information Service (CIS) provides free and confidential information, advice and advocacy services to...
GAA club’s 6km run through the grounds of stunning Ballyfin Demesne set to return...
Ballyfin GAA are holding their annual 6k run/walk all through the breathtaking grounds of Ballyfin Demesne on Sunday, February 26 at 11.30am.
The 6K route...
‘It’s not an option on the CAO form’ – Fr David Vard on his...
It's been one busy year since Fr David Vard was ordained the youngest priest in Ireland, and come August 1, a year since he...
Sinn Fein TD says private rental market in Laois ‘like Wild West’
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to tackle the issues in the private rental market.
The Laois politician made the call...
€6 million Portlaoise Orbital Route gets final approval
The final section of the €6 million Portlaoise Orbital Route has finally been given the green light, it has been confirmed.
Work is expected to...
Much-loved Rathdowney character remembered in stunning mural in local pub
Claire and Glyn Jenkins had only taken the lease on the Brewery pub in Rathdowney five weeks before they were forced to shut due...
