Sadness in Camross at passing of Micheál Moore
The Camross area are in mourning following the death of Micheál Moore, a hugely well-liked and respected member of the local community.
He passed away...
Laois Libraries set to host two online history talks this March
Laois Libraries in collaboration with Terry Dunne, Laois Historian-in-Residence, will present two online history talks in March.
The first talk, The Dublin Guard in the...
Laois based artist wins prestigious international award in London
Laois based artist, Evgeny Chubatyy, has been awarded with the prestigious Salaski Award at the Chelsea Art, London.
The prize winning piece was first exhibited...
Four Laois projects selected to share €385,000 Community Recognition Fund
Laois TDs Sean Fleming and Charlie Flanagan have announced that four Laois projects to share in a €385,000 Community Recognition Fund.
The Community Recognition Fund...
Tributes paid as well-known Timahoe man passes away
There was deep sadness in Timahoe over the weekend as one of their much loved sons was laid to rest.
Tributes have been paid to...
Meeting called in opposition to proposed Portarlington wind farm
A meeting will take place tomorrow night in Portarlington after a planning application was made to build a wind farm near the town.
Offaly County...
Laois athletic club give €500 to Down Syndrome Ireland Laois Branch
Portlaoise Athletic Club made a wonderful donation of €500 to the Down Syndrome Ireland Laois Branch in the Midlands Park Hotel Portlaoise recently.
The money...
Body discovered in the Midlands
Gardaí in Laois-Offaly are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body this morning on Thursday, December 13.
The body was found on a...
Timahoe New Year’s Day walk set to take place again – a great way...
The New Year’s Day walk in Timahoe has long been a reliable date in the diary – and though Covid stopped it in its...
Portlaoise community up to some shady business
This Laois community has been getting up to some ‘shady’ business downtown lately.
For the past few weeks, Downtown Portlaoise local business group have been...
€3.3 million announced for redevelopment of Borris courthouse
€3.3 million has been secured for the renovation of the courthouse in Borris-in-Ossory to turn it into a digital hub.
Local Fine Gael Councillor Conor...
The CAO opens next week – here’s what you need to know
The CAO opens next week and for Leaving Cert students it marks the official start of their decision-making process as to what they'd like...
Coronavirus: 12 new cases but no further deaths as over 100 people have Covid...
There have been no new Coronavirus deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today - and a further 12 new cases have been...
Portlaoise girl donates hair to Rapunzel charity – and raises €4,500 for Cuisle Centre
Getting your hair shaved off is a big deal for a teenage girl - but Katie Linh Roe did so for not one but...
Car boot sale at Heritage House Abbeyleix
Have you ever wanted to sell unwanted goods? Or are you the type of person who loves a good browse?
The Heritage House Abbeyleix are...
Mountmellick Mill ideal for new housing – Cllr Bracken
The old mill in Mountmellick would be ideal to develop for housing, according to Cllr Paddy Bracken,
He made the suggestion at the recent Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick...
Head colds in children: A Laois-based pharmacist advises on what to do and what...
A head cold is an umbrella term which encompasses all those annoying symptoms that we come to expect at some point during the winter...
Laois student named the inaugural winner of award in memory of late teacher
A Laois secondary school student has become the inaugural winner of an award which has been named in memory of a late teacher.
On Wednesday...
Tributes paid as long-serving Laois teacher retires after 35 years of service to rural...
Tributes have been paid as a long-serving Laois teacher has retired after 35 years of service to a rural school.
Acting Principal and Deputy Principal...
Laois County Council takes the lead to assist citizens during Covid-19
A dedicated community support helpline will be established in Laois County Councilto assist at risk members of the public in accessing non-emergency and non-medical supports...
World Champion once again – Laois Irish dancer named best in the world for...
There was great success in Killarney at the weekend as a Laois Irish dancer was crowned World Champion once again.
Stradbally youngster Bobby Kinsella retained...
Social media campaign set up for Mountmellick boy to star on worldwide chatshow ‘Ellen’
Could you imagine what joy it would bring if this happened?
A Laois mother has put out a heartfelt appeal on social media to give...
Laois Vintage Limited Run the Road for a 23rd year
Details have been announced for Laois Vintage Limited's Sponsored Road Run in aid of the Laois Hospice Foundation.
They launched the 23rd Annual Vintage Run...
Coronavirus: One more death and 429 new cases – with 22 in Laois
There has been one more Coronavirus-related death and 429 new cases confirmed by the health authorities this evening.
22 of the new cases are in...
Open Mic event for the Laois Bealtaine Festival
As part of the Laois Bealtaine Festival 2017 the Arts Office, Laois County Council in partnership with the Dunamaise Arts Centre will present an...
Deep sadness as ‘true gentleman’ and ‘great Gael’ passes away
There is deep sadness in Ballylinan today following the news of the passing of one of its most loved sons.
Jimmy 'Bronson' Farrell sadly passed...
In Pictures: Go Grease Lighting! First ever musical in Mountrath CS is a big...
The opening night of Mountrath Community School’s first ever musical took place yesterday March 5 and continued March 6 with a final production tonight,...
Laois business to take West Waterford Festival of Food by storm
A Laois food producer will descend upon the scenic seaside town of Dungarvan in April for the West Waterford Festival of Food.
The Jungle Food...
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...
Laois youth group calls for local support ahead of national awards
Young people from Mountrath Youth Theatre are calling on their local community to help them win a national award as part of the Irish...
