Watch: Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade committee hard at work
The Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day Committee has been busy laying the groundwork for what they hope will be one of the most successful parades...
‘Great day’ as keys for brand new Laois school officially handed over
They say that great things are worth waiting for - and that is certainly the case for this Laois school.
Back in July 2017, almost...
All the fun and the craic from the Rathdowney parade
The RTE cameras were in Rathdowney today for their parade which had its usual high standard and equally high spirits.
Photographer Sandra Thompson was on...
€748,000 Just Transition Funding for conservation of medieval churches and pollinators in Laois and...
A major new project linking conservation of medieval heritage and biodiversity has been launched by Laois and Offaly County Councils.
The three year project has...
Details of Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day Parade awards night announced
Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade committee is planning a night of celebration at its awards night on Monday night.
Over twenty awards will be given...
Laois primary school launch fundraiser in aid of new outdoor classroom
A Laois primary school has launched a virtual fundraiser aimed at raising funds for a new outdoor classroom.
The Parents Association in Castlecuffe National School,...
Laois winner of €250,000 Lotto prize revealed as Abbeyleix granny
A grandmother from Abbeyleix has come forward to claim the €250,000 Lotto Plus prize that she won last Saturday.
The woman, who wishes to remain...
Music Generation Laois to receive funding for cross-border cultural projects
Music Generation Laois will receive €12,000 of funding for cross-border cultural projects under Cooperation with Northern Ireland Scheme 2021.
Started in 2012 Music Generation Laois...
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,...
Sadness in Castletown and Pike of Rushall communities at death of Hannah Delaney
There is a deep sadness in the Pike of Rushall, Castletown and surrounding areas this week following the untimely passing of Hannah Delaney.
Mrs Delaney...
Laois book honoured at Listowel Writers Week
Last weekend author Chris Keane was awarded the Nilsson Local Heritage prize at Listowel Writers Week 2017 for his book ‘From Laois to Kerry’.
The...
Covid incidence rate in Laois among highest in the country
The incidence rate of Covid-19 in Laois is now among the highest in the country as the daily number of cases nationwide continues to...
Michael Onalimi needs your vote
Mountmellick man Michael Onalimi is in with a chance of winning a Nissan Generation jeep to use for the next week.
He has been nominated...
€17,500 in funding approved for youth services in Laois
Laois Offaly Education and Training Board has been approved for €17,500 funding under a new Resilience and Effectiveness Initiative.
Funding provided under the Resilience and...
Sadness at death of well-known Portlaoise Garda and GAA man
There is widespread sadness in Portlaoise at the death of Phil O'Keeffe, a retired Detective in an Garda Siochana and a man heavily involved...
€260,000 opportunity for five Laois towns under Town and Village Streetscape Enhancement Scheme
Mountrath, Mountmellick, Rathdowney, Ballinakill and Ballylinan communities have the opportunity to share in €260,000 worth of financial support for the upgrade and enhancement of...
Baby joy and county final glory – double celebrations for two Errill men
It's a huge deal to a win a county final. It's a huge deal to have your child born.
It's a massive deal to have...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Plane makes triumphant return home
A plane, last seen in public in Portlaoise over 100 years ago when it was one of the first planes in Ireland to take...
Laois man completes Everest climb in aid of local charity
A local man has completed his climb of Mount Everest in aid of the Midlands Down Syndrome Centre.
Colm Swayne, who is originally from Stradbally...
10 Laois community energy projects to receive grant funding under the Community Energy Grant...
10 Laois community energy projects will receive grant funding under the Community Energy Grant Scheme.
The grants administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland...
19 roads blocked, 24 fallen trees and a car crash in Monasterevin
There has been another update from various bodies in Laois dealing with the effects of Ex Hurrican Ophelia which is currently battering the county...
Tributes paid following the passing of ‘gentle soul who was a true Portlaoise legend’
Tributes have been paid following the sad passing of Portlaoise native Billy Dargan.
Mr Dargan, from Harpurs Lane, passed peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital on...
Portlaoise hospital is a ‘national asset’ – government minister
The hospital in Portlaoise is a ‘national asset’ Minister Damien English said on his visit to Portlaoise, adding that the Minister for Health will...
Laois secondary school wins Schools of Distinction Award from Trinity College
Portlaoise College has been recognised by Trinity Access, Trinity College Dublin, for their ongoing work in creating a college-going culture in their school.
Portlaoise College...
Funeral details announced for Laois man killed in work accident
Funeral arrangements have been announced for the Laois man, Alan Mulhall, who died tragically in a workplace accident yesterday.
Alan will be reposing at his...
Four Councillors call on Laois County Council to force halt of works at Ratheniska...
Four Laois County Councillors have called on the Council to force works at a proposed substation plant in Ratheniska to be halted over alleged...
Moment in Time: 2009 talent show in Rathdowney will bring back great memories
Our moment in time has a festive theme as we look back to St Fergal’s College Talent Night 2009.
Photographer Alf Harvey was on hand...
Laois students receive college scholarships following outstanding Leaving Cert results
Two Laois students have been awarded a scholarship following their outstanding Leaving Cert results.
Laura Devoy, who sat her Leaving Cert in Scoil Chriost Ri...
In Pictures: A very special guest arrives in Laois
Mountmellick Athletics Club were joined by a very special guest at held their annual Christmas party at the Balcony Cinema this week.
Just as all...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach announces further Covid-19 measures – but slightly deviates from NPHET recommendation
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced a range of new public health measures as we head for Christmas week.
The measures come following a letter from...