No change in attendance for National Ploughing Championships as request for ‘pilot event status’...
There will be no change in the attendance at the upcoming National Ploughing Championships.
The event will be held 'behind closed doors' as just 500...
Bridget Jones releases new book about Laois area
No, it's not the Bridget Jones from the international book and film series - but Laois's Bridget Jones who will be writing about her...
Live Well Expo returns Portlaoise ‘We only have one shot at living so let’s...
Healthy Laois and Age Friendly Laois, have confirmed the return of the Live Well Expo will return to Portlaoise College on April 4, 2024...
Barrow Blueway Project refused in Carlow… but backed in Laois
Planning permission has been refused for a significant stretch of the proposed River Barrow Blueway project in Carlow, even though Laois and Kildare have...
In Pictures: All smiles as Graiguecullen comes together for St Patrick’s Day
There was a massive crowd in Graigeucullen this morning for the latest installment of their St Patrick's Day parade.
All participants assembled in the Carlow...
WATCH: Mountmellick farmer shows extent of flooding as animals stranded
Dairy farmer Bernard Rochford has shared footage of flooding on his farm in Mountmellick.
"The floods were getting bad since Tuesday, the rain just didn't...
Waiting time for essential children’s services greatly decreased in Laois after HSE employ agency...
The waiting times for children to access essential services in Laois have been greatly decreased after the HSE employed agency staff.
Children in the Laois-Offaly...
Laois community groups can avail of music grant scheme
Laois community groups will now have the opportunity to apply for funding for instruments through the Music Capital Scheme.
This is being run by the...
Camross Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann all set for All-Ireland Fleadh in Wexford
Camross Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann will represent Laois and Leinster in eleven different disciplines at this year’s All-Ireland Fleadh.
The group, which this year celebrates its...
Government outlines efforts to find new investor for Leprino site ahead of 2026 closure
Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has welcomed the Government’s commitment to securing a future for the Leprino Foods facility in Portlaoise.
This is following...
TD hits out at ‘shocking waiting times’ for child disability services in Laois
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley has hit out at what he called 'shocking waiting times' for child disability services in Laois.
Figures from the HSE, released...
Laois nursing home now ‘Covid-19 free’ following devastating outbreak that claimed 18 lives
A Laois nursing home that was at the centre of a Covid-19 outbreak last month is now free of the deadly virus.
Droimnin Nursing Home...
Laois student crowned Ireland’s youngest ever Chess International Master
A Laois student has been crowned Ireland's youngest ever Chess International Master following a competition recently.
5th Year Portlaoise College student Tarun Kanyamarala took glory...
Major expansion of Carer’s Allowance to take effect this week
A total of 127 carers in Laois are due to receive an increase in their Carer's Allowance when the changes to the means disregard...
No Room at the Inn: Christmas Eve and Day masses in Portlaoise now fully...
All of the masses scheduled for St Peter and Paul's Church in Portlaoise on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are now fully booked.
Starting last...
In Pictures: Portlaoise students support homeless with sleep out
The students of Scoil Chriost Ri in Portlaoise carried out a mock sleepout in school on Friday to raise awareness about the homeless situation...
In Pictures: Laois school’s annual coffee afternoon for Laois Hospice a big success
The weather may have been miserable but spirits were high in Timahoe NS on Friday as the children held their annual coffee afternoon in...
Meet the Laois man who’s been at more All Irelands than most of us...
There is ‘Dad joke’ that does the rounds in our family. It was a personal favourite of my uncle, Billy Whelan.
It goes: ‘You know...
In Pictures: Biodiversity chat in Portlaoise Library and Errill Famine Commemoration at Heritage Week
Laois Heritage Week took place from August 13–21 in venues across the county.
It celebrated all the best of the built, natural and cultural Heritage...
In Pictures: Paralympic hero O’Reilly receives warm welcome at Laois secondary school visit
The students in Portlaoise CBS were treated to a very special visit last week.
Paralympic hero Gary O'Reilly, with his bronze medal dangling from his...
After years of campaigning, the new primary school in Ballyroan is officially open
There were scenes of great happiness in Ballyroan this afternoon as the new primary school in the village was officially opened.
Bishop Denis Nulty, local...
‘The nursing home crisis is fast developing into a scandal of immense proportions’ says...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that 'catastrophic social and financial costs will be incurred unless there is an immediate step-change in...
Knockbeg student representing Ireland at MOS Four Nations Championship
A Knockbeg College student is set to represent Ireland at the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Four Nations Championship this month.
Oisin Chelmiah, from Arles in...
Laois County Council throws support behind Laois GAA club’s Green initiative
Laois County Council is supporting Park-Ratheniska GAA in the GAA Green Clubs pilot initiative which aims to develop good practice guidance for Clubs focusing...
In Pictures: First outing of John Duggan Memorial Cup a huge success
The first outing of the revamped Portlaoise CBS Past Pupils Golf Society proved a huge success recently.
The John Duggan Memorial Cup was the prize...
Mental health role needs to be reinstated in the Midlands, says Laois County Councillor
A Laois County councillor has issued calls for the role of a creative workshop supervisor to be reinstated for young people in the Midlands at...
Scoil Chríost Rí launches Christmas Book Drive for the Peter McVerry Trust
This Christmas Scoil Chríost Rí are calling on all staff, students and parents to donate their once loved children’s books to those who are...
Return of Abbeyleix Tidy Towns’ No Mow May pollinator lawn art competition
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns has announced the return of its 'No Mow May' Pollinator Lawn Art Competition for 2025.
Following success of last year’s initiative, this...
Gardaí warn parents of terrifying ‘suicide game’ hitting Ireland
'Momo' is the name of the new terrifying online game which allegedly encourages children to self-harm.
The game, which has been linked to suicides in...
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...
