Portlaoise and Abbeyleix get nature boost as community groups receive grant support
Laois community efforts to protect and promote local plants, wildlife and nature are getting a major boost with two local projects being supported to...
Last chance to enter for Laois Community and Voluntary Awards
Today is the last chance to enter for the Laois County Council’s Community and Voluntary Awards.
You have until 5pm today to nominate anyone you...
Laois Brother to host virtual ‘Coping With Covid-19 Workshop’
A Laois Brother is set to hold a virtual 'Coping With Covid-19 Workshop' for men that will take place over two days later this...
Call made for boundary fence to be repaired in Laois housing estate
A call has been made for Laois County Council to repair a boundary fence that has fallen down in a Laois housing estate.
A resident...
Doctor raises health concerns as 43,000 vehicles pass through Laois town every week
A doctor has aired his concerns for people's health as it has been revealed that more than 43,000 vehicles are passing through Abbeyleix each...
In Pictures: ‘Activations’ launched in Laois ahead of meetings in December and January
‘Activations’, a capacity research and development programme for artists aged 55+ in Laois, was recently launched at The Laois Arthouse.
This was done by Muireann...
Laois Sports Partnership – A year of growth in sport and physical activity participation
Laois Sports Partnership (LSP) received €855,516 in funding for sport in 2024, with almost 10,000 participants involved across a total of five Community Sports...
Laois County Council honoured with OPW Energy Progress Award
Laois County Council has been awarded the prestigious OPW Energy Progress Award, recognising the Council’s outstanding achievement in surpassing a 30% energy reduction milestone.
This...
Deadline looming for Laois Community Voluntary awards
The deadline is fast approaching to enter nominees for Laois County Council's Community and Voluntary Awards 2017.
The Healthy and Active Community Award recognises clubs...
Three Laois students receive top awards at Carlow College Graduation
Three Laois students were recognised for student contribution and academic excellence at the recent Carlow College, St. Patrick’s Conferring Ceremony for 2022.
Karen Wills from...
Laois athlete and coaches ready to fly the flag for the upcoming Special Olympics...
Two Laois coaches and a Laois athlete are getting set for the upcoming Special Olympic Games in Abu Dhabi this March.
Ballybrittas man Keith Murphy...
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...
Laois Bernese Mountain Dogs qualify for world famous Crufts
Two Laois Bernese Mountain Dogs have secured their place at world-famous Crufts dog show in London next year.
Fiona Stafford-Byrne from Castletown, who competes under...
On ‘yer Bike – Second ‘Clubs of the Parish’ challenge proves a success
The SVT Hub in Stradbally, Vicarstown and Timahoe was very busy once again last weekend.
Following on from the successful St Patrick's Day event, a...
Colt GAA Club to host 2024 Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Ireland are delighted to announce the launch of its new flagship fundraiser “A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s.
Sponsored by Home Instead, this...
Renowned harp player to perform in aid of PATH
A former member of Celtic Women will be in Portlaoise next month for a special concert in aid of Portlaoise Action to Homelessness.
Orla Fallon...
13 Laois road locations selected for €463,500 investment in improvement works
13 Laois road locations have been selected for €463,500 investment in improvement works.
A mix of local and regional roads across the county have been...
Castletown man receives Laois Carer of the Year award
A Castletown man has been awarded the prestigious honour of Laois Carer of the Year,
John Bergin has being caring for his wife, Kathleen for...
Local sports club team up with suicide prevention group to urge members to complete...
Portarlington Rugby Club, in conjunction with Ohana ZERO Suicide, are asking their players, coaches and members to make the most of the current lockdown...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College wow in talent show
Students at Portlaoise College have an ocean of hidden talent amongst them.
They had the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities during the Talent...
In Pictures: Official Opening of new Portlaoise Link Road
After months and months of delays, traffic congestion and frustration, the brand new Portlaoise Southern Circular Road officially on Friday November 1
The project was...
‘How much longer can the private forestry sector survive this level of incompetence?’ says...
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he will not 'be happy' until he sees a greater level of plantation and afforestation taking place within...
CONFIRMED: Government extend lockdown until March 5 and bring in new travel restrictions
Ireland will remain in the current Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until at least March 5, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced.
The original restrictions were set...
In Pictures: Scally the dog to front campaign aimed at eliminating fouling in Laois
Dog owners everywhere know they need to pick up after their dogs, but the issue of dog fouling is still one that plagues our...
National ‘Soundest Town’ prize goes to Laois area for the month of June
One Laois town has won the Cadbury 'Sound Town' of the month award for June.
Mountrath received the prestigious national award and Heather Rice, who...
Kind-hearted Laois seven-year-old makes the cut for charities
A seven-year-old Ballybrittas girl recently sacrificed much of her crowning glory by taking part in the Locks of Love for LauraLynn hair donation fundraiser.
Poppy...
Second annual 5k run through grounds of Kildangan Stud in memory of the much-loved...
June 30 marks the fourth anniversary of Alan Mahon, who passed away while climbing Mt Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe in 2019.
For a...
Bank Holiday Beat the Barge event in Vicarstown should be a big draw again
Oughaval Athletic Club hosts its annual Beat the Barge 4k run in Vicarstown on this Bank Holiday Monday, October 28.
Now in its eighth year,...
Midlands neurological charities come together to launch joint event for Brain Awareness Week 2021
The Midlands offices of Epilepsy Ireland, the Migraine Association of Ireland, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland have announced...
In Pictures: Mountrath showcase Laois’s Pride of Place in All Island Competition
Laois showcased its community champions superbly on Monday 8th July when Bloom HQ Mountrath greeted the judges in the IPB All Island Pride of...
