People First Credit Union announced as finalists in four categories at All-Ireland Credit Union...
People First Credit Union has been shortlisted as a finalist in four categories at this year’s All-Ireland Credit Union Awards.
The prestigious national event celebrates...
Well-known Laois family set to take on fundraising Camino in memory of beloved dad...
A well known Laois family are set to get their walking boots on and take on the Camino for a fundraiser.
The Heffernans from Killeshin,...
Five Laois producers take home awards as Blas na hÉireann 2025 winners announced
All roads led to Dingle on Friday for the eagerly anticipated finals of Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards.
Now in their 18th year,...
In Pictures: Laois school’s annual coffee afternoon for Laois Hospice a big success
The weather may have been miserable but spirits were high in Timahoe NS on Friday as the children held their annual coffee afternoon in...
Laois Connects 2025 launches programme of Health and Wellbeing Events
The Laois Connects 2025 Health & Wellbeing Programme, led by Laois County Council will take place from October 6-12.
Events are happening throughout the county...
New visitor signage to be unveiled at Aghaboe Abbey with Austrian Ambassador to attend
Laois Heritage Office and Creative Ireland Laois have announced the unveiling of a new visitor interpretive sign at Aghaboe Abbey on Saturday, October 11...
In Pictures: Laois Irish Palestine Solidarity Campaign protest at McDonalds in Portlaoise
Members and supporters of Laois IPSC (Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign) gathered outside McDonald’s in Portlaoise to take part in a peaceful boycott protest.
The demonstration...
Two Laois Macra members recognised for excellence in leadership and volunteering
Macra recognised the outstanding dedication, leadership, and volunteerism of its members at a special awards ceremony recently.
This was held following the National Training Day...
Mountrath Community School Future Leaders strike gold at Croke Park
There was huge cause for celebration at Mountrath Community School as the TY GAA Future Leaders group of 2024/25 were honoured with the prestigious...
Portlaoise Hospital to hold ceremony to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Maternity Staff from the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise are organising a multi-denominational service of remembrance for bereaved families who have experienced a pregnancy loss,...
Laois County Council signs €26.22 million funding agreement for energy retrofit projects
Laois County Council has signed a three-year Pathfinder Funding Agreement with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
This agreement secures €26.22 million in investment...
Trilogy Triathlon Club set to mark 21st anniversary with Celebration Night
Trilogy Triathlon Club are celebrating their 21st anniversary this year and are putting plans in place to mark the occasion.
The club are holding a...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College hosts successful open nights
Portlaoise College welcomed large numbers of prospective students and their families to its two Open Nights held on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
Each...
Almost 7,000 households in Laois to benefit from €924 Fuel Allowance
Almost 7,000 households in Laois are to benefit from the Fuel Allowance as payments under the scheme commenced yesterday.
Laois TD Sean Fleming welcomed the...
‘No injuries’ as Laois emergency services respond when tractor enters grand canal
Laois emergency services were called into action last night when a tractor entered the Grand Canal near Vicarstown.
The driver was transporting a load when...
In Pictures: Clonad GAA marks Culture Night with screening of An Cailín Ciúin
On Friday, September 19, the Clonad GAA clubhouse was filled with warmth and community spirit they marked Culture Night.
This was done with a memorable...
In Pictures: Laois turns out in force to mark Memory Walk in aid of...
A huge crowd turned out in Laois yesterday to mark World Alzheimer’s Day.
Ballyroan-Abbey GAA club was the venue for a Memory Walk which took...
In Pictures: Cycle in Dunmore Wood for Laois launch of European Mobility Week
Laois PPN, in collaboration with Healthy Laois, hosted the launch event for European Mobility Week.
This year's theme emphasizes the importance of reducing car dependency...
Laois County Council set to host international climate gathering with an array of well...
Laois County Council has been named as the host organisation for the upcoming Climate Carnival 2025, taking place at Ballintubbert Gardens and House.
Over two...
In Pictures: A day of fun and connection at Heywood Community School
Heywood Community School proudly hosted its inaugural “Heywood Unplugged” Multi-Activity Day recently.
This was a vibrant celebration of student wellbeing, teamwork, and school spirit.
The event...
Senator calls on Minister to ‘step in’ as Laois nursing home residents ‘face losing...
Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has called on the Minister for Health and the HSE to urgently intervene in the case of a Laois...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Institute celebrates record graduate numbers with dual ceremonies
Portlaoise Institute proudly celebrated the achievements of its students recently, hosting two graduation ceremonies at the Killeshin Hotel.
The dual events were held to accommodate...
Laois Partnership Company launches survey ‘on making the county a better place to live’
Your local development company, Laois Partnership Company (LPC), is seeking the views and opinions of the people of Laois in forming its new strategic...
Hospitality and tourism businesses in Laois encouraged to join free communications workshop
A workshop focusing on Communicating your Hospitality and Tourism Business’ Green and Sustainability Credentials will take place on Tuesday, September 30 from 10am to...
Clonad GAA club to host a Special Culture Night Screening of award winning film
Clonad GAA Club is set to celebrate Culture Night 2025 with a unique community event that promises an unforgettable evening of film, music, and...
New Laois tourism attraction opens its doors following €250,000 Fáilte Ireland investment
Making Tracks, a low carbon, slow tourism enterprise, located in Ballybrophy, comprising of glamping, horse drawn wagon tours and Irish Country House hostel is...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school wins prestigious AIMS Award for Grease
St Mary’s CBS, Portlaoise, has been honoured with a coveted AIMS Award for their outstanding 2025 production of Grease.
The chairman of AIMS, Gerry Sweeney,...
40 years of Spink Comhaltas celebrated in book available in local libraries
Spink Comhaltas celebrated 40 years in 2023 and to mark this milestone, a history of the branch was researched and published at the end...
Embrace FARM launches new supports for bereaved children and young adults
Embrace FARM, the agricultural charity supporting farm families across Ireland since 2014, is launching a variety of new support services specifically designed to help...
Clonaslee Show cancelled amid fears of weekend washout
The poor weather forecast for the weekend has claimed its first victim with the news that the Clonaslee Show has been cancelled.
The long-running and...
