Portlaoise praised on its top litter performance in the midlands
The Portlaoise performance in the IBAL Litter League which saw it finish as the top ranked town in the midlands was praised at the...
Laois TD and Councillor call for ‘action to be taken on Grand Canal’
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley and Cllr Aidan Mullins are calling on Waterways Ireland to carry out works essential works on the River Barrow.
Water...
Laois man raises more than €13,000 following Ultra Marathon in memory of his late...
Jamie Malone from Graiguecullen ran the Longford Ultra Marathon back in August in memory of his friend, Paddy Branagan.
Paddy, also from Graiguecullen, died unexpectedly...
Oireachtas research estimates social housing needs in Laois at over €400 million
Research by the Oireachtas Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) estimates social housing needs in Laois at over €400 million.
The PBO's research analysed the number of...
Sadness in Mountrath Golf Club as popular lady captain passes away
There is sadness in Mountrath Golf Club and the local community in Ballybrophy near Borris-in-Ossory following the death of Carol Sinnott following a short...
In Pictures: Laois winners impress at the Tullamore Show
Laois natives impressed wholly at this year's Tullamore Show, Ireland's largest one-day argicultural show.
Winners came all around the county; from Ballickmoyler, Clonaslee, Ballacolla, Stradbally,...
Do you know who owns this missing wedding ring?
A Laois husband might be trying to keep himself out of the doghouse as Gardai in Portlaoise are trying to identify the owner of...
New Primary Health Centre for Rathdowney but Borris-in-Ossory and Durrow set to miss out
The Health Services Executive (HSE) have provided an update on their plans for Primary Health Centres in five towns across County Laois.
There were positive...
‘The Sheep Who Couldn’t Sleep’ – Laois author launches third children’s book
The Sheep Who Couldn’t Sleep is the third children's book by Laois author Brendan McDonald.
This heart-warming bedtime story is common in so many...
Laois town hosting tractor run in aid of local school this Sunday
Stradbally will be host to a tractor and truck run tomorrow (Sunday, January 5) in aid of St Colman's National School.
The event will be...
New Abbeyleix Bog calendar set to highlight a local nature gem
Volunteers at Abbeyleix Bog Project have produced a new calendar for 2023.
The aim of which is to celebrate the rich natural history and amenity...
Popular Laois man speaks about incredible weight loss journey
What an achievement this is.
Portlaoise man Mark Farrell has made an incredible weight loss of over two stone in six weeks. He went from...
Two clubs in Laois village set to collaborate for a fundraiser ahead of night...
Clonaslee is kicking off 2023 in style with a fantastic day out planned in collaboration between two village clubs – Clonaslee High Nelly Club...
Expansion of pharmacists’ role to save patients money on GP appointments
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has published the final report of the Expert Taskforce to Support the Expansion of the Role of Pharmacy.
The report...
12-month waiting list for a driving test in Laois raised in the Dail
Laois TD Brian Stanley raised the issue of the delays in receiving a driving test in the Dail recently.
The Sinn Fein TD questioned Minister...
Fundraiser launched for talented Laois teenager following cancer diagnosis
A fundraiser has been launched for a talented Laois teenager following news of his cancer diagnosis.
Eoin Coss, who hails from Mountmellick, received the shock...
Laois woman’s gruelling Bristol Channel swim in support of Parkinson’s Research brought forward to...
The date for a gruelling swim of the British Swim in aid of Parkinson's Research has been brought forward to tomorrow - July 20.
The...
Death occurs of former Laois and Leinster footballer Terry O’Connell
The death has taken place of Terry O'Connell from Vicarstown, a legendary Laois football figure of the 1950s.
Terry, who won two championships with Annanough...
Laois secondary school raise €7,500 in aid of organisation behind drive for Midlands Hospice
A Laois secondary school has raised more than €7,500 in aid of an organised behind the drive for a hospice in the midlands.
The Lions...
There’s major drama in Rathdowney
A three-day introduction to drama workshop will be held at the Youth Café in Rathdowney from Tuesday, 15 July to Thursday, 27 July.
The workshops...
In Pictures: All smiles as St Fergal’s Rathdowney students receive Leaving Cert results
It was all smiles in St Fergal's Rathdowney this morning as the Leaving Cert class of 2024 collected their results.
It was a super day...
Late Adam Kirwan remembered as GAA President pays special visit to Mountrath Community School
Monday last was a proud day for the students and staff of Mountrath Community School as they welcomed GAA President Jarlath Burns to the...
Laois social enterprise wins a place on ‘Genesis Programme’
Embrace FARM, a Laois social enterprise, has won a place on Rethink Ireland’s Genesis Programme.
The Genesis Programme is an intensive two-day residential workshop that...
Laois students launch virtual ‘walk to Lourdes’ in aid of PATH
Two Laois students are calling on everyone to get active in aid of local homeless charity PATH.
Sadhbh Dunne and Cara Phelan, who are both...
‘Waste burning exemption must be extended as lack of alternatives continues to be a...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan has requested a further extension to the exemption deadline for the controlled burning of uncontaminated wood, trees, tree...
Controlled explosion carried out at local secondary school this evening
The Army Explosives team were in a local secondary school this evening to carry out a controlled explosion.
Members of the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal...
Laois nursing home residents set to celebrate the role of music in nursing homes
County Laois nursing homes will join compatriots across the country in hosting music-themed celebrations to mark Nursing Homes Week 2023.
Taking place Monday, August 21...
Flanagan fires warning shot at gangs who target Laois
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has warned rural thieves in hiding that it will no longer be a safe bet to commit crime as...
Budget 2023 Explained: How the government’s €11 billion package will be spent
The government unveiled details of Budget 2023 in the Dail earlier today via Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue.
With inflation spiraling and the cost of...
In Pictures: All smiles and glorious sunshine as Gaelscoil Phortlaoise raise ninth Green Flag
There were plenty of smiles in the glorious sunshine as Gaelscoil Phortlaoise came together to raise their ninth Green Flag yesterday morning.
This Green Flag...
