TV chef Rory O’Connell returns home to Cullahill
Renowned chef Rory O’Connell is to return to his native Cullohill this month where he will give a cookery demonstration to raise the awareness...
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VIDEO: Watch the great scenes in Vicarstown as Operation Transformation concludes
There was almost 200 runners in Vicarstown on Saturday morning as the weekly parkrun co-incided with the finale of the local Operation Transformation programme.
And...
Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike trail could attract 25,000 visitors a year
Tourism bodies in Laois believe the €4 million Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Trail which has recently been granted planning permission could attract up to...
Laois have a new Rose co-ordinator after Anne Marie steps aside
Tributes have been paid to Anne Marie Bowe, who has stepped down as the Laois Rose co-ordinator after over a decade's involvement.
Her role is being...
Some great pics from The Great Heath 10KM run
Almost 300 hardy souls braved the wind and rain this morning to run The annual Great Heath GAA 10Km run.
Check out some of the images...
Popular priest honoured for services in Timahoe
FORMER Stradbally parish priest Fr Jim O’Connell was honoured for his services to the area at a ceremony in Timahoe hall last night.
The popular...
Unusual fire at Bord na Mona site in Portlaoise
A blaze that got out of control at a Bord na Mona site in Portlaoise on Monday was caused by the burning of coconut...
Go quick! Early Bird Electric Picnic deal ends on Friday
The Early Bird ticket offer for Electric Picnic 2017 will end at 12pm tomorrow Friday, November 18.
After this tickets will cost €230. You can...
Cash and jewellery stolen as thieves clean out house in Clonaslee
Cash, clothes, jewellery, a TV and mechanical items were among the items taken from a house in Clonaslee last week after thieves broke into...
Recognition for Ballaghmore Gaelscoil’s young actors
Over 300 young feet tread the boards of the Mullingar Arts Centre during the annual extravaganza of music and drama, Coirm Gael Linn 2017,...
Gerald Kean returns as special guest at Portarlington and Killenard Gala Ball
Celebrity solicitor Gerald Kean will again be the special guest at Friday night’s Portarlington and Killenard Gala Ball, an event which has raised over...
Minister Charlie Flanagan accorded the highest recognition from people of Laois
The worldwide brief and varied political career of Charlie Flanagan was recognised by his own when he was accorded the highest local honour, a...
Some great pics from Moya Doherty’s visit to The Swan NS
The pupils and teachers at The Swan NS were treated to a brilliant day last Friday when one of Ireland's richest women paid them...
Festival organisers seek suitable nanny goat
A nanny goat, preferably one that is milking, is being sought for a few spare hours on Sunday February 5.
If you happen to have...
Portarlington library set to celebrate its first birthday
Portarlington Library re-opened this time last year to celebrate it is having a 1st birthday this Friday.
They are holding a puppet show from 3-4pm...
All the results and some great pictures as Laois Ploughing celebrates 50 years
Laois ploughing celebrated its 50th Laois County Ploughing match in style over the weekend.
OPEN INTERMEDIATE CONVENTIONAL
1st - Billy Donnelly
2nd - Martin Reilly
3rd - David...
Coronavirus: 1,283 new cases and three more deaths as Government to take decisive action...
A further 1,283 Coronavirus cases have been announced as well as three further deaths.
Of today's cases, 23 of them are in Laois, meaning the...
‘Genius’, ‘gentleman’, ‘legend’ – tributes pour in for Laois teacher following retirement
Tributes have poured in following the retirement of a Laois teacher who spent 35 years educating pupils in the county.
Denis Hassett, from Errill, retired...
350 jobs saved in Bord na Mona through Carbon Store and Capture Plan
The government has confirmed it has allocated €108m for Bord na Móna’s large-scale peatlands restoration project.
The Carbon Store and Capture Plan will protect the...
Covid takes another local event as annual Christmas Tractor Run a no go this...
The Annual Tractor Run held by Clonenagh National School, Mountrath, usually takes place in Coolrain village on December 28 every year.
However, due to...
Almost €1 million per year ‘bad use of taxpayers’ money’ on rented public service...
Almost €920,000 per year is being spent by the government to rent offices in Laois for the public service.
This, according to Sinn Fein TD...
Wonderful tribute to much loved Ballyroan man following sad passing
There was a sense of shock and sadness in Ballyroan at the unexpected death of Jack Murphy.
Jack died suddenly on the week before...
‘Is this a cycle lane or an obstacle course?’ Image from Laois road causes...
The picture, in all honesty, speaks for itself here.
Laois woman Louise Troy captured an image of a cycle lane in Portlaoise - and it...
Coronavirus: 90 further deaths and 928 new cases – nine in Laois
There have been a further 90 Coronavirus-related deaths and 928 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities.
89 of these...
Laois County Council launch #SplashIntoSpringChallenge campaign
Laois County Council is encouraging young and old to get a ‘Spring in your Step’ this February.
You can make the most of a rainy...
Coronavirus: 66 more deaths and 1,078 new cases – 19 of them in Laois...
There have been a further66 Coronavirus related deaths and 1,078 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
41 of...
Coronavirus: 45 further deaths and 575 new cases as first case of South African...
There has been 45 further Coronavirus-related death and 575 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
41 of these...
Ball wall, astroturf, walking track and clubhouse extension – range of planning applications submitted...
A range of sporting bodies in Laois have submitted planning applications in recent weeks in a bid to improve facilities in the county.
Laois GAA,...
Laois artist receives €8,000 from PLATFORM 31 scheme
Laois County Council has announced that artist Ella de Búrca is the Laois recipient of the PLATFORM 31 Scheme.
PLATFORM 31 is a nationwide artist...