High praise for local Tidy Towns committee as Laois village in pristine condition
A Laois village is in pristine condition thanks to the work of its Tidy Towns and local County Councillor.
You'd do well to find a...
Works to commence at Portlaoise Hospital as contract documents set to be signed
The contract documents for the construction of the Respiratory Assessment Unit and other facilities at Portlaoise Hospital are about to be finalised.
So says Laois...
In Pictures: 1st year Mountrath CS students enjoy day of ice skating in Dundrum
First Year students in Mountrath Community school, with a team of 6th year leaders, enjoyed an exciting day of fun and ice skating recently.
We...
Eight Laois projects receive €160,000 under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme
Almost €160,000 is being allocated to Laois under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
This is part of €3.5 million in funding to support 189 outdoor...
Laois TD pledges ‘unwavering support for people of Ukraine’ on one-year anniversary of war
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan has pledged his unwavering support for the people of Ukraine on the one year anniversary of the war with Russia.
The...
LIVE BLOG: We’re at the emergency public meeting in relation to Portlaoise Hospital
An emergency public meeting in reponse to proposed downgrading of services at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise is taking place this evening in...
WATCH: Holy Family Senior School show their support for Portlaoise ahead of Sunday’s County...
Today marked the end of a fantastic week of school in Holy Family Senior School Portlaoise filled with preparations for Sunday's County Final.
There are...
Laois Communities encouraged to act to protect local biodiversity as grant process opens
Communities in Laois that are committed to protecting biodiversity and wildlife are being offered an opportunity to work with an expert ecologist under additional...
Abbeyleix festival to celebrate renowned Irish artist Francis Bacon
The life of internationally renowned Irish artist Francis Bacon is being celebrated in Abbeyleix next weekend.
The Abbeyleix Heritage Arts Festival will run from August 12-14 with...
Mona McSharry’s Laois family ‘so proud’ following Olympic bronze medal success
On Monday night, Ireland achieved its first medal of the 2024 Olympic Games when Mona McSharry claimed bronze in the women’s 100m breast-stroke final...
Posthumous degree bestowed upon young Laois man who tragically died in Limerick last year
University of Limerick (UL) has posthumously bestowed a degree upon a young Laois man who tragically died last year.
Joe Drennan was awarded a posthumous...
Tributes paid following the passing ‘lovely gently spoken lady’ Rita Keenan
Laois County Councillors paid tribute to the late Rita Keenan at Monday's monthly Council meeting.
Mrs Keenan passed away peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital surrounded...
Laois teenager shines in unique Abbey Theatre performance for LauraLynn
A Laois teenage boy shone as he took part in a unique production at Dublin’s Abbey Theatre recently.
The performance, entitled The March of the Goldendoodles,...
Laois TD calls for Pandemic Bonus to be paid to prison nurses
A Laois TD has called for the Pandemic Bonus to be extended to include nurses who work in the Irish Prison Service.
Fine Gael's Charlie...
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: 69th annual Clonaslee Show proves another big success
The Clonaslee Show has incredible history, going back over 70 years – and it returned on Sunday with another great family day out.
Having returned...
RTÉ broadcasters go wild in Abbeyleix
Two of RTÉ's best-known broadcasters will go wild in Abbeyleix for the launch of National Biodiversity Week on Saturday 19 May.
RTÉ presenters Éanna Ní...
In Pictures: Presentation made as long-serving Laois organist and choir founder retires
The St. Joseph's Sunday Choir made presentations to the retiring organist, Audrey Whelan, at a function in the Hollow Bar in Mountmellick recently.
Audrey's family...
Laois-Offaly Families For Autism receives AXA Community Award
Laois Offaly Families For Autism (LOFFA) recently received an award of €2,500 as part of the AXA Community Awards, an initiative which aims to...
Pop Up Gaeltacht coming to Portlaoise this week
The first Pop Up Gaeltacht in Portlaoise will take place this Thursday evening in The Welcome Inn, Déardaoin 22 Márta ó 8 p.m.
This is...
Coronavirus: 231 new cases but no further deaths as Dublin cases continue to rise
There have been no further Coronavirus related deaths - but there has been 231 new cases, with 133 of them in Dublin.
“The picture nationally...
Beautiful tribute to late 100-year-old De La Salle brother who spent 52 years as...
A 100-year-old De La Salle brother who lived in Castletown in Laois passed away recently.
Brother Anthony Furniss passed away in late September and was...
Coronavirus: Eight new cases, eight more deaths as Taoiseach says Ireland to be re-opened...
The Department of Health have confirmed that a further eight patients have died as a result of Covid-19 in Ireland.
The Department of Health also...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix Golf Club launches souvenir calendar
History was made in Abbeyleix Golf Club on Saturday night last with the launch of a souvenir calendar of the club which looks back...
Music Generation Laois launch a new song project for children in Laois
Over the next 12 months, Music Generation Laois will work with primary school children from to compose a series of original songs under an...
Two brave Laois teenagers to skydive for Cystic Fibrosis
Two 16 year olds from Laois are planning to do a massive skydive to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland on Saturday April 14.
Cian...
Roads in Laois remain treacherous and impassable
Some of the main roads in Laois remain impassable and treacherous, gardaí have warned.
The latest information from gardaí has stressed the danger to the...
In Pictures: Laois represented at PPN National Retreat in Athlone
Resource and support workers from PPNs across Ireland attended the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone for the PPN Workers Retreat recently.
The 31 PPNs across...
Laois Councillor calls for gap to be bridged between Ireland and EU following Brussels...
Laois County Councillor Aisling Moran was in Brussels last week as a guest of west of Ireland MEP, Maria Walsh.
Fine Gael Cllr Moran travelled...
Laois secondary school recognises 24 years of incredible service from three parents
Portlaoise College has recognised and honoured the remarkable contributions and unwavering dedication of three esteemed individuals.
These have served on the Parents Council for an...
