Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Tuesday, April 7, 2020
BREAKING: 345 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 36 more deaths
A total of 345 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland...
Laois community set to show their support as massive fundraiser planned for Camross man...
The renowned Camross community spirit will come to the fore on the weekend after next as they plan a massive fundraiser for Ciaran Moore...
Laois Bernese Mountain Dog excels at world famous Crufts
A Laois Bernese Mountain Dog have excelled at the world-famous Crufts dog show in London recently.
Fiona Stafford-Byrne from Castletown, who competes under the kennel...
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...
‘Help Jamie to reach his full potential’ – Mam makes plea on behalf of...
A ten-year-old Laois boy is at the centre of a fundraising campaign to secure robotic legs to allow him to reach his full potential.
Jamie...
Dumping scourge continues ‘due to lack of action by Environment Minister’ says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that the lack of action by the Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has held up CCTV cameras to...
Funeral details for Laois woman tragically killed in farm accident confirmed
The funeral details of a Laois woman who died tragically in a farm accident have been confirmed.
Kathleen Seale, née Collier, passed away on Monday...
€800 million Credit Union fund to support the delivery of social and affordable housing
More social and affordable houses are on the cards following the establishment of the Credit Union Approved Housing Body Fund.
The Fund, launched today, will...
Shock and sadness in Laois town as mother of three passes away suddenly
There is shock and sadness in Portarlington following the news that a mother of three has passed away.
Denise Geoghegan passed away suddenly on Tuesday...
Plans to close mental health facility in Laois and move residents to Tullamore should...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on the HSE and the Department of Health to reverse its plans to close Erkina House in...
CONFIRMED: Government extend lockdown until March 5 and bring in new travel restrictions
Ireland will remain in the current Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until at least March 5, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced.
The original restrictions were set...
Planning permission sought for 99 new homes and a creche in Laois village
A major housing development is on the cards for a Laois village.
Plans have been submitted to Laois County Council to construct 99 new homes...
In Pictures: Well wishes and tributes as long-serving CEO of Portarlington Credit Union retires
Michael McEvoy had his last day in the office as CEO of Portarlington Credit Union on September 17.
While planned well in advance, the day...
Local TD calls for clarity on what happens when wind turbines need to be...
Independent TD Carol Nolan has called for greater levels of clarity on how the State intends to effectively recycle wind turbine blades.
Deputy Nolan, who...
Sinn Fein TD says private rental market in Laois ‘like Wild West’
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to tackle the issues in the private rental market.
The Laois politician made the call...
Gardai in Laois set to hold charity concert in aid of two organisations
Gardai in Laois are set to host a charity concert in aid of two organisations later this month.
This will take place as part of...
In Pictures: Big crowd as second ever Clonaslee St Patrick’s Day parade a huge...
The second ever Clonaslee St Patrick's Day Parade took place in the village this afternoon.
The 12pm start meant that the morning rain had abated...
Weekend Read: Centrepoint Shopping Centre – owners, asbestos and anti-social problems
"In all of my years as a County Councillor, I have never received as many calls about one single issue as a I have...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Friday, May 1, 2020
EXPLAINED: Government releases detailed roadmap to ‘reopen Ireland’s economy and society’
The government has this evening published a Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business to...
Shock and sadness at sudden death of local school head and former Irish rugby...
The death has occurred of Gary Halpin, the former Irish rugby international and the Head of Boarding at local school Cistercian College Roscrea.
Mr Halpin...
Laois Leaving Cert student has research paper published in medical journal
Mountrath Community School student Christopher Carew has been granted the highly unusual honour of having a research paper published in a medical journal.
“Laps or...
Valentine’s Masquerade Ball to be held in aid of Portlaoise school
Thinking of what to do for Valentine's Night 2020?
Well think no further!
Portlaoise College are hosting a Valentine's Ball to raise funds for the school.
The...
Paralympic hero Gary O’Reilly to be special guest at Timahoe New Year’s Day walk
The annual New Year's Day walk in Timahoe has attracted some star names over the years as the official special guest - and that...
€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...
Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 1,025 new cases
There have been two further Coronavirus-related deaths in Ireland and 1,025 new cases.
The health authorities haven't provided a breakdown of the cases on a...
In Pictures: One fifth of Knockbeg College students receive over 500 points
There was delight and contentment in Knockbeg today as the Leaving Cert students collected their results.
In total, 66 students sat their Leaving Cert this...
Young people in Laois asked to get creative to help tackle racism
Show Racism the Red Card are calling on all primary and secondary schools, youth organisations, children and young people in Laois to enter their...
In Pictures: Medals galore for Buggie School of Irish Dancing at Leinster Fleadh Cheoil
Is there any competition Buggie School of Irish Dancing can't win?
The Stradbally-based dancing school came away with an incredible three Gold, four silver and...
2022 Remembered: Two Laois routes feature in new book ’50 best Irish Walks’
May was a proud month for the county as two Laois routes made their way into the '50 Best Irish Walks.'
There is a wide...
Laois train users advised of disruption for two weeks due to ‘track removal works’
Iarnród Éireann has reminded customers on the Limerick to Ballybrophy via Nenagh line that two weeks of track renewal works will take place.
These will...