Dunamaise Theatre and Portlaoise Musical Society confirmed as Grand Marshalls for this year’s Portlaoise...
Dunamaise Theatre and Portlaoise Musical Society have been today announced as joint grand marshalls in celebration of their 25th anniversaries.
The St Patrick’s Day Committee...
Innovative apprenticeship for electricians offered in Laois
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board’s apprentices are currently participating in an innovative degree level apprenticeship designed to address the country’s engineering skills...
Laois Hospice presents new syringe pumps to support Palliative Care in the community
Laois Hospice Foundation has announced the presentation of new syringe pumps to the Laois Palliative Care Team.
This equipment will be used in the community...
Laois search for Rose of Tralee is officially launched
Laois branch of Rose of Tralee officially launched their search to find the next Laois Rose in Castle Durrow on Sunday, January 20.
Ireland's most...
In Pictures: Mountmellick Christmas Outdoor Market a real success
The Mountmellick Christmas Outdoor Market took place on Sunday and it proved a roaring success.
Just a few weeks ago, large parts of Mountmellick were...
Ukrainian women and children desperately plead to remain in Laois as Department announces move...
A group of Ukrainian women and children are desperately appealing with the powers that be to reverse their decision to move them from Laois...
In Pictures: Portlaoise well represented as Culture Night comes to Laois last Friday
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts.
It seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied...
Laois triathlon club set to launch 11th annual event
Trilogy Triathlon Club is gearing up for its annual triathlon, TriLaois on Saturday, April 4 in Portlaoise Leisure Centre.
As part of the preparations the...
A recent Risk Assessment into Coolnabacky Substation ‘did not go far enough’ local residents...
The discontent of the local community with the coming Coolnabacky Substation in Ratheniska continued this week, with questions being raised over the legitimacy of...
In Pictures: St Peter’s Church and Graveyard officially re-opened in Portlaoise
Thomasina Connell, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council officially re-opened old St. Peter’s Church and Graveyard in Portlaoise recently.
Significant work has been completed in recent...
Visually impaired Laois teen not letting lack of sight keep him from his passion...
Portlaoise teenager Jordan Percy is not letting his visual impairment stop him from wrestling, and is even competing in the Irish Open Wrestling competitions...
Two Laois men preparing for 500km cycle to raise funs for Irish Cancer Society’...
Two Laois men are preparing to undertake a mammoth 500km cycle in an effort to raise funds for the Night Nurses division of the...
Out of control youths trespassing at Laois sports club and calling those who confront...
A group of youths who are trespassing on the grounds of a Laois sports club are recording those who confront them on mobile phones...
The fascinating story of Michael Scully, a renowned photographer who has been practicing his...
For more than half a century, photographer Michael Scully has been capturing special moments in Laois.
From Stradbally, but living most of his life in...
Almost 1,500 people waiting for a driving test date in Portlaoise
Almost 1,500 people are waiting to receive a date for their driving test in Portlaoise.
So says Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley as he called...
Deep sadness in Stradbally following the passing of much-loved community man
There is deep sadness in Stradbally today as one of it's most loved characters will be laid to rest.
Dick Dillon of Woodview in Stradbally,...
McKeon Stone sculpture to go on display at National Stud
A sculpture from McKeon Stone will be unveiled shortly at the National Stud.
The statue of Invincible Spirit has been commissioned by the National Stud,...
In Pictures: Magnificent Mountmellick triumphs at FBD Capers Final 2025
The highly anticipated Macra Capers Final took place on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in the Mountmellick Community Arts Centre, and it proved to be...
Coronavirus: 252 new cases and no new deaths as decision on exiting Level 5...
A further 252 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and no new deaths have been announced by the health authorities this evening.
There were two new case...
Road re-opens after tree falls on car
Gardaí were on the scene this afternoon after a tree fell on a car.
The incident occurred a short time ago on the road between Garryhinch...
Warm welcome for social housing in Stradbally
Local Councillor Tom Mulhall has welcomed the announcement of €1.2m funding to Laois County Council for the provision of six new social homes at...
Annanough mourn the passing of legendary figure Tommy Murphy
The death has occurred of Annanough and Laois GAA stalwart Tommy Murphy in Galway in his 93rd year.
Originally from Belgrove, the eldest of the...
Changes to Emergency Department at Portlaoise Hospital to come into effect this monthnth
There will be a new access point to the Emergency Department at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise from next week.
"Members of the public...
Two major companies announce their support for Portlaoise’s bid for the All-Ireland Fleadh
Two national companies have announced their backing for Portlaoise to hold Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann.
ESB Networks and EirGrid have pledged to support Portlaoise's bid...
Four Laois students honoured at Carlow College Scholarship Awards
Four students from Laois were recognised for their academic excellence last week at the Carlow College Scholarship Awards Ceremony.
The students were among 21 scholarships...
Live Well Expo impresses judges at National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards
Following it’s shortlisting in the communications category, the Live Well Expo recently faced a judging panel for the upcoming Age Friendly recognition and achievement...
House prices in Laois rise again as available homes to buy at ‘all time...
The latest Daft.ie sales report shows that the average asking price of a house in Laois is now €248,000, 5% higher than what it...
Astronomical cost of Mountmellick footpath gets the cold shoulder
A suggestion that the Council would provide a hard shoulder instead of a proper public footpath between Debicott and the Rock School in Mountmellick...
Sadness following the passing of former prison officer and Laois footballer
There was sadness during the week following the news of the passing of Des Mulhare.
Mr Mulhare, who was in his 96th year, was a...
End of an era as Heywood CS principal Philip Bowe retires
Going to school with the Salesian Brothers in Ballinakilll had a lasting impact on him, according to the outgoing principal of Heywood Community School,...
