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Alice Culliton Concern Worldwide Fast

Kind-hearted 75-year-old Laois woman set to take part in Concern Worldwide Fast this weekend

Seventy-five-year-old fundraiser and former aid worker Alice Culliton from Mountmellick will take part in her annual 24 hour fast for Concern Worldwide this Saturday,...
Laois Cumann na mBan Exhibition Launch at Mountmellick Library

Event to remember revolutionary women of Laois set to take place this afternoon

An exhibition on Cumann na mBan is currently running in Stradbally Library and Art House. The exhibition is part of a long-term and ongoing engagement...
Jeremiah Grant

Live gig planned on Saturday evening in aid of Laois Domestic Abuse Service

A live gig aimed at raising much needed funds for the Laois Domestic Abuse Service will take place on Saturday. Monsters of Craic will take...
Rents

Rent prices continue to soar in Laois as supply remains extremely low

Rent prices in Laois have increased once again as the supply of available homes remains extremely low. This was the key finding from the latest...
Dail

‘Hate Speech Bill is nothing more than a government gagging order on free expression’...

Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has launched a scathing assessment of the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill...
Rural Housing

Right to build your own home in Rural Ireland to be protected says Laois...

New rural housing guidelines will include the right to build your own home in remote areas and in rural Ireland if people have a...

Laois garda honoured with bravery award after rescuing woman from Dublin river

Garda Brendan Crawford from Ballyroan was honoured at the National Bravery Awards on Friday for his role in rescuing a woman from a river...
Ploughing this week on Bobby Millers farm at Knocknambraher near Stradbally

‘The EPA needs to stop demonising farmers and threatening increased inspections’ says local TD

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) needs to ‘back-off’ from farmers and recognise the invaluable environmental objectives that are currently being achieved on agricultural land...
Fire Services

‘The service is no longer fit for purpose’ – Plight of fire service in...

Sinn Féin raised the urgent need to address the current staffing difficulties for firefighters in Laois and Offaly in the Dail. Addressing Minister Darragh O’Brien,...

Toll set to increase on M7/M8 from January 1

Motorists are set to be hit with an increase on the M7/M8 toll outside Portlaoise - as well as at most other tolls around...
Laois ladies

All Ireland ladies football winners set to be honoured by Laois County Council

The Laois ladies football team that memorably claimed All Ireland honours in Croke Park this year are set to be honoured by Laois County...
Clough Community Hall fundraiser

Laois community planning tractor draw in bid to raise funds for new community hall

Clough, in the parish of Aghaboe, is a small beautiful village situated in the south of Laois. It has a population of less than...
Abbeyleix Bog

New Abbeyleix Bog calendar set to highlight a local nature gem

Volunteers at Abbeyleix Bog Project have produced a new calendar for 2023. The aim of which is to celebrate the rich natural history and amenity...
Homeless Laois families will soon be housed in hotels one Councillor has warned

Grants for vacant properties expanded to rural and urban areas in Laois

Grants of up to €50,000 for homeowners of vacant and derelict properties have been extended to both rural areas and cities and will be...
Good news for Portlaoise as 45 minutes free parking approved

Free Saturday parking agreed in Portlaoise throughout month of December

There will be free parking available in Portlaoise town centre on the four Saturdays in December in the leadup to Christmas. It was announced at...
Sean Price RIP

Sadness following the passing of former Laois and Killeshin footballer

There is sadness in Killeshin this week following the passing of former Killeshin and Laois footballer Sean Price. In the late 1950s, Killeshin won junior...
Denis Kavanagh RIP

Deep sadness following the passing of much loved Laois business owner and proud GAA...

There is deep sadness in Portlaoise this week following the passing of one of its most loved sons. Denis 'Dinny Spokes' Kavanagh passed away on...
What has the Budget 2018 got for you?

People of Laois to receive immediate assistance with cost-of-living pressures

Four measures to help with the cost of living will be paid this week and provide huge relief for the people of Laois. This is...
John Conway RIP

Death occurs of John Conway, legendary figure in Laois GAA circles

The death has occurred of John Conway from Arles, widely regarded as one of the best Laois footballers of all time and a man...
Cloneyhurke NS MGL 04

Music Generation Laois launch a new song project for children in Laois

Over the next 12 months, Music Generation Laois will work with primary school children from to compose a series of original songs under an...
Moanbaun Close 2

15 new homes approved for existing housing estate in Laois town

The Government has announced the approval of 15 new social houses for the Moanbaun Close estate in Mountrath. According to Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming,...
Abigail Lalor Seanad visit (2)

In Pictures: Laois student joins the debate as Seanad na nOg takes place

Abigail Lalor, one of the Laois Comhairle members, participated in Seanad na nOg this year. This event gave young people the opportunity to debate a...
Abbeyleix Hospital

Home Care services and need to open all bed in Abbeyleix hospital raised in...

Laois TD Brian Stanley raised the need to improve home care and open all beds in Abbeyleix Hospital in the Dáil recently. The Sinn Fein...

In Pictures: Laois Leaves Festival a huge success with a range of well attended...

The Leaves Festival 2022 brought the best of Irish writing and music to Laois last week. The festival to welcomed Booker Prize shortlisted Claire Keegan...
Electricity

Community and voluntary groups encouraged to apply as funding announced for energy costs

The Government has launched a new €10 million Fund to support community and voluntary groups with the increased energy costs. The Community and Voluntary Energy...
Ambulance

‘National Ambulance Service notified of 100 incidents of assaults against staff’ says local TD

Information provided by the National Ambulance Service (NAS) to the Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has revealed that the Service has recorded 100...
Durrow General

Almost €1.5 million awarded to Laois town for construction of enterprise hub

Durrow Community Enterprise Hub has been awarded €1,456,983 as part of the Our Rural Future fund. This project is one of 23 landmark rural regeneration...
Zach Tuohy Civic Reception (14)

In Pictures: Zach Tuohy honoured for AFL success with Civic Reception by Laois County...

Laois County Council was a hive of activity recently as the incredible Zach Tuohy received a Civic Reception. The Portlaoise man was joined by members...
Inch House Ireland

Laois’s Inch House triumphs at the European tourism sustainability awards

Laois’s luxury country house Inch House Ireland has been named Best Sustainable Accommodation in Ireland at the European tourism sustainability awards - GrINN Awards...

Remarkable Gemma announced as Laois Family Carer of the Year for 2022

Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s family carers, has announced that the 2022 Netwatch Laois Family Carer of the Year is Gemma...