In Pictures: Hundreds gather for Rathdowney’s Darkness into Light event
Hundreds gathered in the main square in Rathdowney this morning for the annual Darkness into Light event.
The annual 5km walk/run fundraising event – held...
Iceland on the cards for Mountmellick family after GAA Lotto win
GAA club lottos are held up and down the country and invariably you'll see the update - 'No Winner this week'.
Well that wasn't the...
‘Shocking,’ that HSE has no plan for Abbeyleix Hospital
Laois TD Sean Fleming has today said that it is shocking that the HSE has no plan for Abbeyleix Hospital.
The Abbeyleix Local Hospital Committee...
Internationally renowned American actor visits Laois
We're sure there were many onlookers, mainly women, hoping to catch the eye of a certain George Clooney in Abbeyleix yesterday.
The three-time Golden Globe...
In Pictures: Winners crowned and entrepreneurship alive at annual Laois Student Enterprise Awards
Two students from Portlaoise CBS were crowned the overall winners at the Laois Student Enterprise Awards on Tuesday afternoon.
Johnny Phelan and David Reddin impressed...
New pedestrian crossing confirmed for Laois town
A brand new pedestrian crossing has been confirmed for a Laois town.
According to Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley, Mountrath is to get a new...
One popular Laois pub is choosing to stay closed on Good Friday
This year the law was changed to allow alcohol sales on Good Friday, but this Laois pub is sticking to tradition and keeping closed...
Tribute paid to Laois man who was a talented sportsperson following sad passing
A lovely tribute has been paid to a Laois man following his sad passing over the weekend.
Paulie Fallon of Arlington Estate in Portarlington passed...
Coronavirus: Eight further deaths and 448 new cases as Covid cases in schools drop...
There have been eight further Coronavirus-related deaths and 448 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths notified today...
Met Eireann issues status orange weather warning as freezing temperatures continue
Met Eireann has issued status orange low temperature and ice warnings for the next two nights as the temperatures are set to plummet to...
Laois village to host Christmas fair, fun day and switching on of lights this...
This coming Sunday December 8 will see Clonaslee play host to a great family day in aid of the GAA Club.
The GAA club will...
EU to decide on issues around Cullenagh mountain wind farm
A High Court judge is to ask the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) to decide issues concerning Coillte’s environmental responsibilities in relation...
Leinster’s youngest ever Carer of the Year speaks about his love for his brother
Sitting down in the Ryan's kitchen in Portlaoise, 10-year-old Sean reveals just how he managed to become Leinster Carer of the Year.
"I look after...
Townscape art exhibition on Laois houses to open
What has been described as one of the most significant exhibitions to emerge from the Midlands will be launched in Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise...
Ballyfin National School launches extraordinary ‘Dash to 44 Challenge’ AstroTurf fundraiser
A Laois school has launched their latest fundraiser as both the school and the community strive to afford a proposed new AstroTurf pitch.
Ballyfin National...
‘Significant funding increase projected for Laois Offaly educational disadvantage fund’ says local TD
Funding allocated to the Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) since 2020 from The Reach Fund (formerly the Mitigating Against Educational Disadvantage...
‘We’re going to have woeful notions’ – Stradbally Community Choir preparing for debut appearance...
Electric Picnic coverage is brought to you in association with Ramsbottom’s Portlaoise
The members of Stradbally Community Choir are now just days away from their...
All the details as Rosenallis Festival of the Mountain and Vintage Rally returns for...
Rosenallis is gearing up for its biggest Festival of the Mountain and Vintage Rally yet, set to take place on Sunday, August 25.
This year’s...
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...
Tree planted, time-capsule buried and balloons released as Laois primary school celebrates 75 years
There were great celebrations in Crettyard yesterday as a Laois primary school celebrated 75 years since it first opened its doors.
Newtown National School basked...
New data shows Laois has second lowest disposable income of any county in Ireland
New data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows that Laois has the second lowest disposable income of any county in Ireland.
The data shows...
Management of Ballyhoura bike trail predict big success for Slieve Bloom project
The managers of the Ballyhoura Bike Trail in Limerick have given their backing for the mountain bike trail in the Slieve Bloom mountains, predicting...
In Pictures: Hundreds of balloons released in Clonaslee VS for Mental Health Week
A mass of orange balloons took over the basketball courts in Clonaslee VS for Mental Health Week on Friday last.
Students were encouraged to write...
Clonaslee Wheelchair Basketball Club bolstered by welcome new sponsorship
A Laois wheelchair group has been bolstered by a recent new sponsorship - a welcome Christmas present for the club.
Clonaslee Wheelchair Basketball Club were...
‘Transport policy being devised as if we should all live in Noddy’s Toy Village’...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that a recent series of proposals from Green Party Transport Minister Eamon Ryan are just the...
Severe weather warnings given for Laois
Midlands Weather Channel has given severe weather warnings for Laois this evening.
The weather warning includes severe thunderstorms and flash flooding.
Cathal Nolan from the Midlands...
High profile anti-abortion campaigner Katie Ascough to speak in Portlaoise today
Katie Ascough, the high-profile, former UCD Student Union president, is to speak in Portlaoise today on the upcoming referendum on the Eighth Amendment.
Ms Ascough...
Golf and non-contact training could resume in March as new Covid Business Aid scheme...
Golf and non-contact team sport training could be allowed to resume in March if the government chooses to relax Covid-19 restrictions.
So says Tanaiste Leo...
Coronavirus: 79 further deaths and 1,414 new cases – 11 in Laois
There have been a further 79 Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,414 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities.
78 of these...
In Pictures: Brand new ‘Vitality Hub’ opens in Abbeyleix
Abbeyleix launched their own ‘Vitality Hub’ on April 29. The hub is for all members of the community to take part in fitness and...
