Laois group triumph at Garda National Youth Awards 2020
An Garda Síochána acknowledged over 180 young people who have made their community a better place to live today.
30 Garda National Youth Awards for...
Four Laois ETB Schools Launch STEAM Programmme
A new initiative from LOETB and Laois and Offaly County Councils will see four Laois post-primary schools benefit from €10,000 worth of STEAM (Science...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 394 new cases – as NIAC set to recommend...
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 394 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With 12 new cases announced...
In Pictures: Rain falls but Spink shines as even Enoch Burke turns up at...
The rain poured but those in attendance didn't mind as Spink turned out in force for their annual St Patrick's Day Parade.
Spink may be...
Laois community set to show their support as massive fundraiser planned for Camross man...
The renowned Camross community spirit will come to the fore on the weekend after next as they plan a massive fundraiser for Ciaran Moore...
Portlaoise Musical Society honoured by local councillors for Titanic success at Irish Musical Awards
Portlaoise Musical Society were honoured by local Councillors last night in a civic reception in Laois County Council.
The group picked up the top award...
Extension planned for Cuan Mhuire treatment centre
Cuan Mhuire, the addiction treatment facility just outside Athy is planning to expand its treatment facilities for women.
It is seeking planning permission for the...
Sports Taster Day planned for Laois in May by Comhairle na nÓg
Laois Comhairle na nÓg have announced that, in partnership with Laois Sports Partnership, they are organising a Sports Taster Day for 2nd year students...
Emergency staff to be pampered for free around Laois this week
The Herculean efforts by emergency staff who worked to ensure the safety of the public will be rewarded by local businesses who are offering...
Laois families and friends sought for Fáilte Ireland promotional video
Fancy getting your head on the telly?
Like to do something to promote Laois?
As part of a promotional campaign for Fáilte Ireland, a video is...
Calls for parents to ‘Get your kid a bike not an electric scooter’ after...
People are taking their life in their hands walking the footpaths when there are so many electric scooters about - so maybe parents should...
WATCH: Laois man performs huge gig in 3Arena
Portlaoise student Curtis Walsh wowed over 7,000 people in the 3Arena yesterday.
Curtis was one of the performers for the Cycle Against Suicide event.
Host of...
€9,000 in prizes for Tidy Towns pollinators projects
Tidy Towns groups in Laois are being urged to enter a special award in the National Tidy Towns competition which promotes the protection of...
In Pictures: Laois motor company drives home with prestigious national award
Dysart Motors have driven home the Vehicle Recovery Operator Award of the year at the SIMI Irish Motor Awards.
This year the Society’s Annual Dinner...
In Pictures: Commemoration in Portlaoise for historic Colonel Fitzmaurice
Commemorations were held in Portlaoise, Dublin and Germany this week to mark the first airplane flight across the Atlantic from Europe to North America.
In...
Presentation Primary School Portarlington announce redevelopment plan
Presentation Primary School Portarlington have announced plans to majorly redevelop the school over the summer.
The Offaly border school plans to invest in three major...
Death occurs of John McDonald, stalwart of Arles-Kilcruise GAA club for many years
The wider community around Arles-Kilcruise GAA club have lost two great stalwarts in recent months.
John McDonald, of Ashfield, Ballickmoyler, was laid to rest on...
Portlaoise Rotary club hosting Bikes4Africa collection day
The Rotary Club of Portlaoise will host a Bikes4Africa collection day on Sunday May 20 from 11am to 4pm
For the last number of years,...
Search launched for Miss Laois in the 75th year of the Miss Ireland event
Diamonds are forever for the Miss Ireland Organisation as this year marks its 75th Jubilee of the competition with plans for the largest and...
In Pictures: Laois Sports Partnership launch their fifth Strategic Plan
Laois Sports Partnership launched their fifth Strategic Plan at an event in Mountrath last week.
The plan has been developed around five thematic themes; Active...
Kind-hearted Laois students raise funds for dog rescue charity following successful cook book
A group of kind-hearted Laois primary school students recently donated to proceeds from a cook book and bake sale to a dog rescue charity.
Maisie...
End of an era as Mountmellick shop Horan’s to close its doors for final...
December 31 will mark the end of an era in Mountmellick when Horan's shop on Parnell Street in the town will close its doors...
Coronavirus: 68 more deaths and 556 new cases – 10 of them in Laois...
There have been a further 68 Coronavirus related deaths and 556 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
50...
Laois playground to undergo massive upgrade after securing €20,000 government grant
A Laois playground is set to undergo a massive upgrade after it was approved for a €20,000 grant from the government.
According to Laois TD...
UPDATED: Live animal charity crib set to open in Portlaoise on Tuesday
A live animal charity crib is set to officially open in Portlaoise on Tuesday, December 1.
The crib was originally scheduled to be officially opened...
Local Minister calls on Laois communities to join the ‘rooftop revolution’
Minister Pippa Hackett called on communities of Laois to join the ‘rooftop revolution’ in light of new exemptions from the need for planning permission...
Laois TD urges Transport Infrastructure Ireland to remove CPO threat from Greenway planning
At this week’s meeting of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport, Laois TD William Aird called on Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to take Compulsory...
Laois student to attend UN Climate Summit in New York this weekend
Laois student and Climate Ambassador Jack O’Neill (17) has been chosen from 7000 worldwide applicants to attend the first ever United Nations (UN) Youth...
Local Minister calls for Blueway planning permission to be re-visited
Minister of State and Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has raised the need for planning permission for the southern section of the...
Portlaoise Hospital helping to raise awareness of signs and symptoms of sepsis
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has launched a campaign to highlight the signs and symptoms of the life-threatening condition, sepsis.
Activities taking place in the hospital...
