Laois County Council delivers significant additional car parking at popular tourist location
Laois County Council has announced the provision of significant, additional car parking at the Glenbarrow Falls Car Park in the Slieve Blooms.
An additional 60...
The Swan NS enjoy a visit from millionaire business woman
Moya Doherty, the woman behind Riverdance, paid a special visit to a Laois school yesterday morning.
The Irish entrepreneur, believed to be one of the...
Value of construction-based grants ‘must be increased’ insists local Senator
A local Senator is calling for the value of grants that relate to refurbishments, retrofitting or construction to be increased.
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin who hails...
Laois salon owner says there is a shortage of hair stylists in the county
Local salon owner David Finn says there is a shortage of hair stylists in Laois.
David is currently recruiting for his Portlaoise based salon, The...
Laois teacher, sustainable fashion educator and designer receives Mary Immaculate Alumni Award
A Laois sustainable fashion educator, advocate and designer has been honoured at a ceremony recently for her work.
Miriam Keegan, from Emo, was at the...
In Pictures: Mountrath CS student celebrate their Leaving Cert results
It's Leaving Cert fever all over the country today - and Laois is certainly no different.
Today was a nerve wracking day for students all...
Laois Library Service launches Summer Stars Reading Programme
Laois Libraries officially launched this year’s Summer Stars Reading Programme with special guest, children’s author Sarah Webb in Portlaoise Library.
Sarah joined Cathaoirleach of Laois...
In Pictures: Laois school launches local History and folklore collection as part of Christmas...
A Laois school held a ‘Celebration of Christmas’ which coincided with the launch of their local history and folklore collection.
‘Tracing Our Past-Scoil Fionntáin Naofa,...
Laois Bernese Mountain Dogs qualify for world famous Crufts
Two Laois Bernese Mountain Dogs have secured their place at world-famous Crufts dog show in London next year.
Fiona Stafford-Byrne from Castletown, who competes under...
Death occurs of Sheila Heydon-Hughes, mother of local TD and Minister
The death has occurred of Sheila Heydon-Hughes, mother of local Kildare South TD and Junior Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon.
Minister Heydon, who has been...
End of an era in Courtwood and Rath community following death of Pete Corcoran
This week marked the end of an era in the small rural areas of Courtwood and Rath following the death of Pete Corcoran, one...
Shock and sadness as talented young Laois hurler tragically killed in road accident
There is shock and sadness following the news that a talented young Laois hurler has been killed in a car accident.
Adam Kirwan, aged in...
Group against controversial power project to escalate campaign following meeting with Eirgird
The group who have been fighting against the building of a big substation for nearly a decade are now escalating their campaign efforts after a...
Sympathies extended to former Laois County Manager on death of his brother
Sympathies have been extended to former acting Laois County Manager Louis Brennan on the death of his brother Jackie in the family's home place...
Laois TD provides progress update on new Garda station building
It is expected the tender for the re-development of Portlaoise Garda Station will be issue in the third quarter of this year.
So says Laois...
Schools in Laois may not be able to reopen on Monday
All schools in Laois may not be able to reopen on Monday due to ongoing severe weather.
Predictions of further snow, ice and low temperatures...
In Pictures: Launch of Pollinator Lesson Plan inspires teachers in Laois
Laois Education Support Centre (LESC) recently launched Pollinator Lesson Plans for teachers aimed at enhancing biodiversity education in schools.
The initiative was a collaboration between...
Laois schools bring home over 50 medals at World Irish Dance Championships
The three Laois dancing schools who competed in the recent an Comhdhail World Championships returned from Belfast with over 52 medals and four Globes...
Six million litres of water saved in Laois due repair works
There have been major reductions in the amount of water being wasted through leaks in Laois in recent times.
Over 6 million litres of water,...
Coronavirus: 2 more deaths and 299 new cases
A further 299 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and two new deaths have been announced by the health authorities this evening.
There were four new cases...
BREAKING: Woman struck down by lorry in road accident near Laois border
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious road accident in Athy after a woman was knocked down by a lorry on the...
Rural Laois primary school unveils plans for a brand new building with a modern...
Gaelscoil Shlí Dála has unveiled plans to build a brand new primary school at their current location in Ballaghmore.
The school, which has two mainstream...
Mountrath student receives best Leaving Cert biology results in the country
What an amazing achievement this is.
A former Mountrath CS student was awarded for receiving the best Leaving Cert biology results in the country.
Katy White...
Tributes paid to former Laois school teacher following sad passing
Tributes have been paid to a former Laois primary school teacher who passed away suddenly over Christmas.
Helen Whelehan, from Ballycarroll, Portarlington, was a teacher...
Tributes paid to Errill great Jimmy Bergin
Last Sunday, Rathdowney-Errill claimed the Bob O'Keeffe Cup as they defeated Borris-Kilcotton in the decider.
But just over a week before the final, one of...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 242 new cases
There have been 242 further Coronavirus cases but no further deaths according to figures released today by the health authorities.
There were fewer than five...
Laois is waking up to snow this morning
Snow is falling in many areas around Laois this morning with a weather warning in place for the region.
Met Eireann issued a yellow weather...
Foróige in Laois is looking to recruit adult volunteers to support them in their...
Foróige in Laois is looking for adult volunteers to support them in their work.
If you have a skill to share or are passionate about...
750 Ukrainian refugees set to move to Stradbally and live on site of Electric...
Stradbally is set to become home to 750 Ukrainian refugees following the conclusion of this year's Electric Picnic.
LaoisToday understands that a deal has been...
Two young Laois lads to shave off their mullets during cancer charity event
Two local ten-year-olds are gearing up to sacrifice their distinctive mullet hairstyles next week to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society Relay for...
