Changes to CAO website include apprenticeship opportunities for school leavers across Laois
Enhancements to the CAO website now include further education and apprenticeship opportunities for school leavers across Laois.
So says Laois TD Charlie Flanagan who was...
Tributes paid following sad passing of young Laois man who was a member of...
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise and in the Irish Defence Forces following the passing of Dean O'Farrell.
Mr O'Farrell, from Dunmasc in Portlaoise, who...
Thirty-three Laois pubs have closed in the last 13 years, but numbers of pubs...
Thirty-three Laois pubs have closed their doors in the 13 years.
This is according to a new survey from Drinks Industry Ireland.
However the survey also...
Coronavirus: Four further deaths and 3,394 new cases – 104 of them in Laois
Over 100 of the new Coronavirus cases announced today are in Laois, according to today's figures from the health authorities.
In total, 104 new cases...
Multiple ambulances on the scene following accident in Portlaoise
Two ambulances are attending the scene of a road traffic accident in Portlaoise this morning.
The incident took place in the Towerhill area of Portlaoise,...
In Pictures: Stradbally Tractor and Truck Run in aid of local school sees huge...
A Tractor and Truck Run held in Stradbally seen a huge turnout last Sunday (January 5th) as over 140 vehicles participated.
The run was in...
In Pictures: Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra to perform in Dunamaise Arts Centre!
The newly formed Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra is to perform on the stage of the Dunamaise Arts Centre, on Sunday, February 13,...
In Pictures: All smiles as Grandparents’ Day in Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix a big success
Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix were delighted to host Grandparents' Day as part of Catholic School’s Week recently.
It was heartening to see the numbers in attendance...
Temporary accommodation approved for new Portlaoise school
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has confirmed that temporary accommodation for the new secondary school in Portlaoise has been approved.
Dunamase College, the new secondary...
Mountrath students have made a video for Mental Health week
Mountrath Community School students made a big effort for Mental Health week.
Their Transition Year students got people in the school - teachers and pupils...
Uisce Éireann announce improved water network for Mountmellick which ‘will deliver a more secure and...
An improved water network has been announced for a major Laois town which Uisce Éireann say "will deliver a more secure and reliable water...
Potential for Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Trails laid bare as ambitious project is officially...
Only four years ago the Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Trail project was still in its infancy.
Though the seed of the idea had been sown...
Sadness at death of Portlaoise man Christy Paisley
The death has occurred of Christy Paisley, the Portlaoise man who worked as caretaker of the local District Court for many years.
Aged in his...
New restrictions to be announced later today in a merger of Level 4 and...
A new range of restrictions are expected to be announced later today for the entire country for a three to four-week period.
A specially-convened cabinet...
Community coming together to build house for Laois mam and family following life-threatening illness
A Laois community has come together to build a house for a mother and her family and she suffered a life-threatening illness.
Andrea Broughan, from...
Portlaoise student receives award for academic achievements
Portlaoise student, Frank Flanagan, has been honoured in the University of Limerick for his academic success in his first year of college.
Frank, who studies...
History of the Pike of Rushall explained as Council remove ‘unnecessary signposts’
Those present at a recent meeting of the Borris-In-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal were treated to a history on the Pike of Rushall as part of a...
Spink Comhaltas gearing up for Ruby Anniversary in 2023 as memories sought for history
Spink Comhaltas is looking forward to celebrating a significant “roundy” birthday in 2023.
Founded on November 22, 1983, Spink was originally formed as Ballyroan Comhaltas....
Referendum watch: Laois Offaly backs Equal Marriage
With the Referendum on the 8th Amendment just under two weeks away, we continue our series on previous referendums in the constituency.
This week we...
Laois and Offaly disability services need adequate funding says local TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that “Budget 2024 has starved disability services in Laois and Offaly of funding.”
Referring to a Sinn...
‘Disgraceful vandalism’ strikes Laois GAA club
A Laois GAA club has been the victim of a disgusting act of vandalism.
Members of Ballyroan-Abbey, which is situated in the village of Ballyroan,...
WATCH: RehabCare Portlaoise smash the Jerusalema Dance Challenge
Staff and service users of RehabCare Portlaoise have become the latest to smash the Jerusalema Dance Challenge.
Aideen Phelan, programme facilitator in RehabCare Portlaoise day...
Mountmellick CS wins Trinity Access Programme’s Schools of Distinction Innovation Award
Mountmellick CS has been recognised by Trinity Access Programmes (TAP), Trinity College Dublin, for their ongoing work in creating a college-going culture in their...
Action called for as people in Laois waiting on a driving test for almost...
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is calling on Minister Eamon Ryan to take action regarding long waiting times for driving tests.
Deputy Stanley says...
An Post seeking ‘retail partner’ to keep Laois post office open
An Post are seeking a new 'retail partner' in order to keep a Laois post office open.
The owner of the post office in Borris-In-Ossory...
Coronavirus: One further death and 679 new cases as Laois case numbers still remain...
There has been one further Coronavirus-related death and 679 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of today's new...
In Pictures: First Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade since 2019 proves big success
For the first time since 2019, the St Patrick's Day Parade returned to Portlaoise.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020, there has been no...
Laois students from Heywood and Thurles win awards at at Stripe Young Scientist of...
It has been a magical week for Laois students at the Stripe Young Scientist of the Year Exhibition - and the good news keeps...
‘The people of Portlaoise felt abandoned’ during the recent cold snap
"The people of Portlaoise felt abandoned" during the recent cold snap, Laois County Council has heard.
Speaking at the first meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal...
Laois-based academic author publishes new book on ‘Mental Health for Milennials’
A Mountmellick-based academic author has been working in recent years with a west of Ireland-based publishing house that promotes work highlighting the impact and...
