Extraordinary Laois woman set for Late Late Show appearance
An incredible Laois woman who channelled her grief into something positive for thousands of people is set to appear on the Late Late Show...
2022 Remembered: Three Laois Gardaí among new recruits as 70 further members sworn in
A solid Laois involvement as An Garda Síochana welcomed their new recruits in March.
Three young Laois men were among the 70 new recruits sworn...
They’re giving great weather for the week …
There's nothing like a good spell of weather - and we're supposed to be in for a good one again this week with temperatures...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois secondary school heads on first foreign school tour...
TY students in Mountrath Community School embarked on a stunning and exciting cultural school tour to Verona, Venice and Lake Garda in Italy recently.
The...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois footballers join Ratheniska NS for Sixth Year graduation
On Wednesday last, the 6th class pupils of Ratheniska NS finished off a busy week and said goodbye to their school for the last...
Singers from Laois Direct Provision centres feature in National Concert Hall ceremony
On Sunday, six singing groups, representing six Direct Provision centres, shared a celebration of their work in the National Concert Hall.
The Singers have come...
Mental Health organisations launch ‘Laois Goes Green’ for World Suicide Prevention Day
A large number of organisations working in the mental health area have come together to launch ‘Laois Goes Green.’
The new campaign is in recognition...
Sadness in Stradbally as one their ‘kindest, most witty and most likeable characters’ is...
There is deep sadness in Stradbally today as one of its 'kindest, most witty and most likeable characters' has been laid to rest.
Larry Keenan,...
Deep sadness in Graiguecullen as young girl loses battle with cancer
Tributes have been paid to young Graiguecullen girl Heather Cowan who tragically lost her battle with cancer this week.
Heather was in sixth class in...
Dangerous roads to be addressed in Durrow, Borris-in-Ossory and Rathdowney
Long-standing road issues in Durrow and Borris-in-Ossory were addressed at Thursday morning's Municipal District meeting in Laois County Hall.
Motions from Cllr James Kelly called...
Residents planning legal action as permission for Portlaoise waste plant granted
Residents near where an anaerobic digestion facility is set to be constructed in Laois are planning to mount a legal challenge to An Bord...
In Pictures: Beautiful street mural launched in Laois town ahead of Culture Night
Creative Ireland Laois, Laois County Council Heritage Office and BirdWatch Ireland have launched a street mural by artist James Kirwan to celebrate Ireland's threatened...
More than €10,000 in funding available for Laois food and drinks industry
€10,780 funding has been made available for Laois TASTE, Minister for State at the Department of Finance, Sean Fleming, has confirmed.
Laois TASTE is a...
Laois man hailed ‘a hero’ after quick thinking on site of emergency
One Portlaoise man has been hailed a hero after helping a young man at the scene of an accident outside Portlaoise last Friday, July...
Applications for School Transport Portal set to close this Friday
The family portal for new applications for mainstream school transport services for the 2025/26 school year is about to close.
Any new applications made after...
Celebrations as Timahoe school officially open new Early Intervention preschool
It was a big day for Scoil Mhuire Fatima in Timahoe as they officially opened their new Early Intervention preschool on Friday morning, Máscoil...
Excitement building as Portlaoise College prepares for fundraising Harvest Ball
Excitement is building ahead of a night of glitz and glamour that is planned at the end of the month.
Portlaoise College are preparing to...
Remarkable Gemma announced as Laois Family Carer of the Year for 2022
Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s family carers, has announced that the 2022 Netwatch Laois Family Carer of the Year is Gemma...
‘Laois/Offaly rent pressure zones not working’ says local TD
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to introduce an emergency rent freeze and build more affordable houses, cost-rental units and council...
In Pictures: Festive spirit as lights go on in Timahoe
There's a great little community in Timahoe and that was evident again when the Christmas lights were officially switched on by Cllr Paschal McEvoy...
Air ambulance at the scene of accident outside Portlaoise
An Air Ambulance has attended the scene of an accident outside Portlaoise this evening following an incident involving a young man on a bike...
Abbeyleix getting set for a huge weekend of festivities
One of the longest running Christmas Markets in Laois, the Abbeyleix Christmas Market & Craft Fair, will return to its home in the Market...
‘As a part time tour guide, I can tell you that there is as...
You'll do well to find a more passionate Laois man than Roghan Headen.
Though he's particularly proud of his native Timahoe, through his work a...
Laois County Council make formal statement regarding Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation
Laois County Council has made a formal statement regarding the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation.
The judicial commission which was published in 2021,...
In Pictures: Academic excellence and sporting achievements recognised at Knockbeg College holds awards day
The Knockbeg College annual Parents' Day Mass and Awards Ceremony was held recently to acknowledge and reward the wonderful achievements and efforts of the...
In Pictures: Cakes For Cathail a huge success as family ‘overwhelmed’ by community support
Fundraising efforts for the family of a young Laois boy continue apace across the county.
Cathail Dooley is a four-year-old from The Rock in Laois...
Laois dancers enjoys big success at National Community Games finals
Two groups of Laois dancers came away from the Aldi Community Games National Finals with medals, including one gold, at the University of Limerick campus.
The...
Laois TD launches staunch defence of Portlaoise Library cost as it officially opens to...
Portlaoise Library, ten years after the site was purchased on Main Street from Shaws, has officially opened its doors for business this morning.
The facility...
€1.7 million loan approved for works on Portlaoise and Portarlington Leisure Centres
Laois County Council has this week sanctioned a loan of €1.7 million from the Housing Finance Agency Plc.
The loan is for "essential works" on...
Laois Senator raises ‘urgent concerns’ over delays to flood relief schemes
Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has called for "urgent action" to be taken on "long-delayed" flood relief schemes in Laois.
During a Seanad statement on...
