Laois dad completes remarkable fundraiser as daughter continues recovery following accident
A Laois dad has raised more than €6,500 for a charity that greatly helped his teenage daughter after she was involved in a serious...
WATCH: Laois man Tuohy makes young AFL fan’s dream come true
What an extraordinary act of kindness this is.
Portlaoise native Zach Tuohy has become one of the most familiar faces on the Australian Football League...
Two clubs in Laois village set to collaborate for a fundraiser ahead of night...
Clonaslee is kicking off 2023 in style with a fantastic day out planned in collaboration between two village clubs – Clonaslee High Nelly Club...
In Pictures: Rathdowney turns out in style for their St Patrick’s Day parade
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors, Portlaoise
As ever, Rathdowney's St Patrick's Day held their high standards and equally high spirits.
A superb...
In Pictures: Two clubs in Laois village enjoy successful fundraiser ahead of night at...
Clonaslee High Nelly Club and Clonaslee-St Manmans GAA joined forces to host an enjoyable day out in the village in support of OsKaRs participant...
Raheen Vintage Club celebrates 10th birthday with run to help Laois Alzheimer’s Society this...
All roads lead to Raheen on Sunday, April 14 for their highly anticipated annual Vintage Road Run.
Vintage cars, vintage and modern tractors, motorbikes and...
Annanough mourn the passing of legendary figure Tommy Murphy
The death has occurred of Annanough and Laois GAA stalwart Tommy Murphy in Galway in his 93rd year.
Originally from Belgrove, the eldest of the...
Laois-born USA police commissioner laid to rest
A Laois man and talented footballer who emigrated to America in the 1960s has died at his home in Newport, Rhode Island.
Richard Dormer was...
Portlaoise Hospital release statement as they are experiencing ‘high attendances’
Portlaoise Hospital has released a statement as the hospital is experiencing 'high attendances'.
The hospital is asking people where possible to seek assistance elsewhere before...
In Pictures: The Swan’s first ever Darkness into Light event goes down as a...
Due to the demand for places at annual Darkness into Light 5km events within the county, The Swan answered the call in becoming the...
Laois Minister for State describes Kolbe situation as ‘serious set back’ and ‘will seek...
Laois Minister for State Sean Fleming has described the news surrounding Kolbe Special School as 'a serious set back' but he is certain the...
Embrace FARM support group to hold annual Ecumenial Remembrance service this Sunday
Embrace FARM the support network for those affected by farm accidents will host its Annual Ecumenical Remembrance Service in the Church of the Most...
Plenty of Laois links as Minister Hackett concludes official trip to Kenya
Minister Pippa Hackett concluded an official trip to Kenya with visit to a project with Laois links.
Vera Smith, a Graiguecullen local, invited the Minister...
Laois youth group calls for local support ahead of national awards
Young people from Mountrath Youth Theatre are calling on their local community to help them win a national award as part of the Irish...
Martin Bergin Memorial Run in aid of Ciaran Moore Rehabilitation fund to take place...
The Martin Bergin Memorial Run will take place on Sunday April 16 in Camross with all funds raised going towards a very worthy cause.
All...
Moment In Time: Fun for all at Timahoe Medley Day
The annual Medley Day took place in Timahoe on Sunday 8th July 2012.
Despite the wet conditions, the event had a great turnout with families...
Arles NS students complete 20-week Percussion Programme with Music Generation Laois
The pupils of Arles National School have just completed a 20-week Percussion Programme with Music Generation Laois.
Music Generation Laois is part of Ireland’s National...
In Pictures: Laois stores shine at Centra Quality awards
There was celebrations all around for five Laois stores as they came out on top at the recent 2019 Centra Food Quality Awards.
Each store...
‘Sun cream and ice cream’ recommended as Shine set to go centre stage in...
A trade show featuring over 100 businesses and a gripping and gruelling, all-day fittest team competition, hosted in the stunning surrounds of Emo Court...
Laois represented at major conference on Irish aviation history in Clifden
Laois was represented at a major international conference held recently in Clifden to mark the centenary of the first non-stop transatlantic airplane flight by...
A number of Laois locations are joining an app designed to tackle food waste
Food waste is one of the greatest crises facing humanity today and Ireland is as guilty an offender as any country in the world.
10%...
Family Carers Ireland call for carers in Laois for the Carer of the Year...
Family Carers Ireland are looking for nominations in Laois for Carer of the Year 2019.
The 'Carer of the Year' awards recognise carers who sacrifice...
Minister Heather Humphreys turns the sod on new project in Portarlington
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, brought the curtain down on her tour of Laois on Monday evening by turning the sod...
Slieve Bloom Sean Nós launch all set for the Deadman’s
If Paddy Fitzpatrick was from Connemara, Clare or West Cork he would be a folk hero.
But he will not remain an unsung hero for...
Retained firefighters asked to suspend strike action following ‘significant breakthrough in negotiations’
The States almost 2000 retained firefighters will be asked to suspend their prolonged strike action, which dramatically escalated since Saturday, August 12.
The news comes...
Stradbally set to go back to the 80’s this weekend in aid of Teac...
This years annual 80's night in Stradbally will take place this weekend in Rams Bar.
The 80's themed night will be held on Saturday night...
Explained: Nine questions and answers as 750 Ukrainian refugees to arrive in Stradbally this...
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has released a statement outlining the details for the housing of Ukrainian refugees in Stradbally...
Five Laois towns to reap the benefits of substantial new funding under national scheme
Five Laois towns and villages have been allocated €437,761 for improvements from the Town and Village Renewal scheme.
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan welcomed the funding...
Councillors clash over Ukranian refugee site in Stradbally as video emerges of horrendous conditions...
There was a considerable disagreement at this month's meeting of Laois County Council, with Councillors clashing over the refugee situation in Stradbally.
Cllr Aisling Moran...
Two Laois men in the running for National Community Games Awards
The National Community Games Area Awards will take place in Mount Wolseley Hotel, Tullow on December 7 and two Laois men are in the...