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...
‘An amazing person devoted to providing unconditional care’ – Laois Family Carer of the...
Family Carers Ireland has announced that this year’s Netwatch Laois Family Carer of the Year is Linda Dollard from Shanahoe.
This prestigious accolade recognises the...
Gardai on the scene at crash near Rock of Dunamase
Gardaí are on the scene this morning following an accident near the Rock of Dunamase.
A two car collision took place at some stage this...
Sadness in Courtwood and Rath areas at passing of Billy Flynn
There was sadness in the Courtwood, Rath and Fisherstown areas last week with the death of Billy Flynn.
Billy was the eldest of 11 of...
Podcast series gives insight into the homelands and cultures of Direct Provision residents in...
'Home Stories' is a podcast series that offers insights into the lives, hopes and childhood memories of residents of Direct Provision and Emergency Accommodation...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Latest Figures
1,710 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of three from yesterday.
While there has been a total of eight...
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...
WATCH: A helpful guide on how to use Zoom as restrictions introduced again
Brought to you in association with Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB)
With new restrictions being introduced to help limit the spread of...
Coronavirus: Eight more deaths and 2,121 new cases – 24 of them in Laois...
There have been a further eight Coronavirus-related deaths and 2,121 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
24 of the new...
€465,000 available for community groups in Laois to build low carbon and sustainable communities
Laois PPN welcomed Community Groups from across Laois to the Community Climate Action Funding Workshop recently in The Cube, Portlaoise.
A fund of €465,000 over...
Johnny Sexton’s lucky boots earn €25,500 in Laois auction to help ill schoolgirl
Johnny Sexton's iconic drop goal boots have sold in Laois for €25,000 to help a young schoolgirl get treatment for a serious illness.
The World Player...
KPMG hired to to conduct major review of the horticulture industry
Minister Pippa Hackett has appointed KPMG to conduct a major review of the Horticulture Industry.
The report will assess the current state of the horticulture...
Fundraiser launched in aid of young Laois boy following cancer diagnosis
A fundraiser has been launched in aid of a young Laois boy who has recently been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
Cathail Dooley,...
Laois group cycled the length of Ireland to raise over €6,000 in aid of...
Crossfit UnLaois'd have traveled from Malin to Mizen Head of the country to raise funds for the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise.
They cycled 671km over...
Fundraiser launched for daughters of Laois father following aggressive Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis
A GoFundMe has been launched for Jonathan McCowen, a Portarlington dad with an aggressive form of Motor Neuron disease.
In August last year Jonathan McCowen...
New fire station on the way to Stradbally as contract signed with contractor
Laois County Council has signed a contract with NODE Architecture for the design and delivery of a new Fire Station in Stradbally.
The contract follows...
Kolbe: ‘It breaks my heart every morning,’ Laois mother describes a parent’s heartbreak at...
Sitting in the front room of her home in Portlaoise, Geneviève Finane-Fagan tearfully describes the heartbreak herself and every other parent, teacher and staff member...
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...
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Laois farmer pleads with dog owners after lambs and ewes brutally...
*The images contained at the bottom this article are distressing but we have published them to show what can happen when livestock are attacked...
Calls for a passport office to open in the midlands to tackle application backlog
Government must consider setting up a passport processing office in and for the midlands region.
That was the position put forward by Independent TD for...
Former Knockbeg College student ordained a priest
A former Knockbeg College student was ordained a priest at a ceremony in Dublin on Tuesday.
Fr Bill O'Shaughnessy from Mullnaghcreed Woods near Castledermot in...
‘I’m a Celeb’ fundraiser in Killeshin promises a great night’s entertainment as they push...
Killeshin FC is one of the most ambitious and progressive soccer clubs in Laois - and they're hosting a massive fundraiser this weekend in...
Coronavirus: 39 further deaths and 462 new cases as around 3% of population now...
The health authorities have announced 39 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 462 new cases.
10 of these deaths occurred in March, 12 occurred in February, 13...
Sadness at death of well-known Portlaoise woman Patsy Keating
The death has taken place of Patsy Keating (nee Lynch), a well-known and liked Portlaoise woman.
Mrs Keating, who lived in Fieldbrook on the Dublin...
Recreational potential of Slieve Blooms should be harnessed
The outdoor recreational potential of the Slieve Bloom mountains along with other land and water based assets in Laois should be harnessed as key...
In Pictures: High spirits at Ballacolla 5K in spite of bad weather
A total of 73 people took part in a recent for the 5k Run/Walk fundraiser in Ballacolla in aid of the local afterschool den.
Given...
Minister Harris sidelines HSE as department takes control of hospital plan
Health Minister Simon Harris has asked the HSE to step back from any further work on the controversial downgrade plan for the hospital in...
Rent prices in Laois increase by 10.5% to €1,169 as supply continues to dry...
The price of renting a home in Laois has increased in Quarter 1 of 2022.
The average rent price in Q4 of 2021 was €1,146...
HSE apologises to residents of Erkina House as decision to close facility ‘paused’
The HSE has apologised to the residents of a mental health facility in Laois and paused plans to shut their home.
The news surrounding Erkina House...
Local group selling community calendars in aid of SOSAD charity
A new Laois branch for the SOSAD Charity was set up in 2021 and a local business are currently selling calendars to raise funds.
Gló...