Laois County Council make formal statement regarding Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation
Laois County Council has made a formal statement regarding the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation.
The judicial commission which was published in 2021,...
All systems go as entries for TriLaois 2024 set to close this week ahead...
Competitors from almost every county in Ireland will take part in TriLaois 2024 on April 13 in Portlaoise.
Hosted by the local Trilogy Triathlon Club,...
Six young Laois people among 160 to take part in mental health debate in...
Over 160 young delegates from Comhairle na nÓg (local youth councils) across Ireland met in Dáil Éireann to debate the critical issue of mental...
Laois primary school receives approval for two modular special educational needs classrooms
Approval for two new Special Educational Needs (SEN) modular classrooms has been granted for Shanganmore National School in Barrowhouse.
Laois TD Sean Fleming confirmed the...
In Pictures: ‘Forever Young’ – Late David Brown remembered at special Easter Sunday event...
The late David Brown was remembered by a huge crowd at a community event in Portlaoise GAA's ground at Rathleague on Easter Sunday.
David died...
€180,000 for Laois walking trails and amenities and €82,000 granted for Laois Domestic Abuse...
Laois has received a financial boost this afternoon with news of additional funding for outdoor amenities and the domestic abuse service.
€180,000 has been granted...
Weekend Read: Laois artist draws on local scenes for inspiration
Spending summers as a child going around with her maternal grandad, Jim Tyrell, the well known Portlaoise vet, engendered a love of animals in...
Mega coffee morning announced for three Laois disability support centres
Three disability support centres in Laois are coming together to host a major fundraising event next month.
TheRehabCare Laois ‘Mega Coffee Morning’ will take place...
Calls for Good Friday to be made a public holiday for all workers
It causes confusion every year. Is Good Friday a working day? Who is off? Who is on? What's open, what's not?
The Labour Party are...
“People of Laois deserve better than what this Government has to offer” – TD...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that house prices in Laois are 'out of control thanks to bad Government policy and decision...
In Pictures: Presentation made as long-serving Laois organist and choir founder retires
The St. Joseph's Sunday Choir made presentations to the retiring organist, Audrey Whelan, at a function in the Hollow Bar in Mountmellick recently.
Audrey's family...
Garda selected to represent Laois at 17th Mr Personality Macra festival
Michéal Kiheeney will represent Laois at the 17th Annual Mr Personality Festival which is being organised by Kilkenny County Macra na Feirme.
The festival will...
Calls for Stradbally footpath to be extended to scenic Oughaval Woods
Calls have been made for the recently-installed footpath in Stradbally to be extended further - in order to allow people walk all the way...
‘Government must intervene to support local health services’ says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on the Minister for Health to intervene and relieve pressure on local GP and community health...
Several young Laois people honoured at Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards 2024
The 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards took place recently The Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise.
The awards ceremony honours young people from the Laois/Offaly Garda Division...
Road signs in Laois are ‘an embarrassment’ according to a local County Councillor
A local County Councillor has called the condition of road signs in Laois "an embarrassment," and called for a major cleanup operation to take...
Portlaoise College’s Student Council conference ‘fosters sense of belonging’
Portlaoise College's Student Council hosted an innovative conference on Thursday, March 21, centred around the theme of belonging.
The event, organised by the school's Student...
House prices in Laois rise again as available homes to buy at ‘all time...
The latest Daft.ie sales report shows that the average asking price of a house in Laois is now €248,000, 5% higher than what it...
Three Laois Gardai among 165 new recruits who pass out from Templemore
165 Gardaí were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána at a ceremony in Templemore College last week.
Of those, three hail from county...
New Timahoe walking facilty Esker Lane is officially opened
The opening of the redevelopment of Esker Lane took place in Timahoe on Sunday where a nice crowd gathered to mark the occasion.
Roghan Headen,...
‘Significant milestone’ as path to Portlaoise Bus Service becomes clearer
The path is becoming clearer for the much-maligned Portlaoise Bus Service after a recent announcement by Laois County Council.
Speaking at the March meeting of...
€360,000 announced for Laois Sports Partnership for core funding and women in sport
The Government has invested €363,565 in Laois Sports Partnership for core funding and Women in Sport in 2024.
This funding will support Laois Sports Partnership...
In Pictures: Great turnout at Portlaoise Institute Open Day
Portlaoise Institute recently hosted an immensely successful Open Day at their facility in Portlaoise.
It drew in an impressive turnout of over 300 prospective students...
Portlaoise GAA planning community event on Easter Sunday to remember the late David Brown
Portlaoise GAA are set to host a community event on Easter Sunday, March 31, in memory and to honour the late David Brown.
David died...
In Pictures: Wide range of projects as Colaiste Iosagain host second ever Sci-Fest competition
The PE Hall in Colaiste Iosagain was packed to capacity yesterday as the Portarlington school held it’s second ever Sci-Fest competition.
The Third Years were...
Portlaoise woman set to scale the heights for 60th birthday with skydive fundraiser for...
A Portlaoise woman will celebrate her 60th birthday on Saturday, March 30, with a real adrenaline rush - a tandem skydive to raise funds...
Four Laois students honoured at Carlow College Scholarship Awards
Four students from Laois were recognised for their academic excellence last week at the Carlow College Scholarship Awards Ceremony.
The students were among 21 scholarships...
In Pictures: Diversity celebrated as students at Dunamase College host annual Culture Day
Students and teachers at Dunamase College came together recently to celebrate diversity in the school.
Their annual Culture Day took place on March 14 as...
Update provided on progress on long awaited Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has raised the issue again of Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme.
Mountmellick was devastated by flooding with dozens of homes...
‘A great friend, a great councillor, and a great loss’ – Tributes paid to...
Tributes have been paid all day at Laois County Council to former Cathaoirleach, Mr Tom Mulhall, who sadly passed away on Monday.
Mr Mulhall (71)...