Members of Knockbeg senior football team to dye hair blonde to raise funds for...
Members of the Knockbeg senior football panel are set to dye their hair blonde in a bid to raise funds for breast cancer research.
The...
News in Brief: Over €1.25 million awarded to Laois schools for and almost €90,000...
Over €1.25 million awarded to Laois schools for 'continued learning of digital technologies'
Over €1.25 million has been awarded to Laois schools to "support young...
In Pictures: Laois library service launches ‘My Little Library Bag’ initiative
Laois County Library Service has announced the return of the "My Little Library Bag" initiative which offers every child starting school in September a...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Latest Figures
1,726 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of six from yesterday.
While there has been a total of five...
A serious road traffic accident has occured near Laois border
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision one mile from Ballinabranagh village, Carlow.
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the...
In Pictures: Zach Tuohy honoured for AFL success with Civic Reception by Laois County...
Laois County Council was a hive of activity recently as the incredible Zach Tuohy received a Civic Reception.
The Portlaoise man was joined by members...
Plenty of Laois links as Minister Hackett concludes official trip to Kenya
Minister Pippa Hackett concluded an official trip to Kenya with visit to a project with Laois links.
Vera Smith, a Graiguecullen local, invited the Minister...
Laois in the spotlight – County features in YouTube series produced by Irish Dominicans
The county of Laois has been the focus of a groundbreaking YouTube series by a religious order in recent weeks.
The Dominican Order, founded in...
Billionaire owned Abbeyleix House and Farm to host annual family day for charity
Abbeyleix House and Farm, one of the most historic estates in Ireland, will open this Bank Holiday weekend to families and foodies across the...
Failte Ireland Launch Tourism Development Programme for Laois
Fáilte Ireland has launched the first in a series of bespoke Tourism Development Programmes for Laois, which will help attractions and activity operators across...
In Pictures: The Swan’s first ever Darkness into Light event goes down as a...
Due to the demand for places at annual Darkness into Light 5km events within the county, The Swan answered the call in becoming the...
Meeting called in opposition to proposed Portarlington wind farm
A meeting will take place tomorrow night in Portarlington after a planning application was made to build a wind farm near the town.
Offaly County...
In Pictures: Portlaoise CBS ‘very proud’ as students receive 2024 Leaving Cert results
Principal of St Mary's CBS Portlaoise, Maura Murphy, says she is 'incredibly proud' as the 2024 group received their Leaving Cert results this morning.
Three...
Arles-Kilcruise calling for people to get active as they launch Couch to 5K
The Arles Kilcruise Couch to 5K will be kicking off this week and people of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come along...
Sports Taster Day planned for Laois in May by Comhairle na nÓg
Laois Comhairle na nÓg have announced that, in partnership with Laois Sports Partnership, they are organising a Sports Taster Day for 2nd year students...
Weekend Read: Portlaoise native’s veggie app supports sustainable eating
A Portlaoise native is doing his bit to ensure that we eat more vegetables.
Bernard Grandjean, son of GP Deirdre Honan who had a practice...
Nine Laois projects set to receive Outdoor Recreation Funding
Nine projects in Laois will receive funding under the Outdoor Recreation and Infrastructure Scheme.
€160,000 has been allocated to Laois to develop walking trails, cycle...
Public meeting called to establish second Women’s Shed in Portlaoise
A public meeting to establish a second Women’s Shed in Portlaoise will be held on Thursday March 7 in the Parish Centre in Portlaoise...
Shave or Dye ‘Hoolie for Cathail’ set to take place this weekend
Mountmellick Central Hub are set to present their first in-person event in almost two years this weekend - and all for a brilliant cause.
Cathail...
Buggie School of Irish Dancing bring home 41 world championship medals to Laois
Dancers from the Buggie School of Irish Dancing competed at the An Chomhdhail World Irish Dance Championships in Killarney last week.
Their teachers, Gráinne Buggie,...
History made as first ever match played at new Laois primary school’s astro facility
History was made in Stradbally on Saturday as the first ever game in the local primary school's brand new astro pitch took place.
The match...
Up and Coming: Portlaoise girl Leanne Donovan on her exciting venture for Irish Graduates
The pandemic has brought out the very best in some young Laois people. Our new series ‘Up and Coming’ is designed to highlight the...
Michael Onalimi needs your vote
Mountmellick man Michael Onalimi is in with a chance of winning a Nissan Generation jeep to use for the next week.
He has been nominated...
Schedule outlined for when local nursing home residents and staff will receive vaccination
Vaccination of local nursing home residents and staff will begin on January 12 in the fight against Coronavirus, according to HSE plans unveiled today...
Robert Sheehan enjoys karaoke and hot water bottle on visit home to Portlaoise
Celebrity actor Robert Sheehan has spoken to LaoisToday this afternoon in an exclusive interview in Portlaoise.
Sheehan is home for a short break and met...
School Meals Programme to continue over the summer holidays says Laois TD
Funding for the School Meals Programme will continue throughout the summer holidays, Laois TD Sean Fleming has confirmed.
The objective of the scheme is to...
Planning approval for four new sporting developments in Abbeyleix, Arles, Ballybrittas, and Borris-in-Ossory
Laois County Council have given the go-ahead for three new planning projects across the County.
Firstly, Abbeyleix Athletic Juvenile Football Club will begin works on...
Free travel for children extended to U-9s in Laois
The new TFI Child Leap Card has extended free travel in Laois across TFI services for children between 5 and 8 years of age.
Speaking...
In Pictures: Mountrath CS prefects hold successful coffee morning
On Wednesday March 4, the prefects in Mountrath Community school held a most successful coffee morning for their classmates.
A prefect is a pupil who...
Laois TD hits out over Portarlington and Kildare bus service saying commuters lose out
Laois Independent TD Brian Stanley has hit out over the bus service between Portarlington and Kildare.
Yesterday, it was confirmed by Independent Councillor Aidan Mullins...
