Wonderful tribute to Brother Mike Murphy who spent 35 years in Castletown
There was sadness at the end of July in Castletown following the passing of Brother Mike Murphy.
Mike was born Aubrey Murphy in Newmarket, Co...
Increase in income threshold for social housing in Laois widely welcomed
The publication of revised social housing income levels that will apply across the Laois Local Authority area.
The change will be implemented via Ministerial Regulations...
Local Minister welcomes extension of 50% fare reduction to the commercial bus sector
Laois-Offaly based Minister Pippa Hackett has welcomed the extension of the Young Adult Card and Student Leap Card fare initiative to the commercial bus...
Dunne family ‘get together’ set to revive tales of glory from Ballydavis and the...
Visitors to the Heath couldn’t help but be curious when travelling past the iconic Ballydavis House.
The building is just shy of the golf club...
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces €20m funding for new hospice in Midlands
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced capital funding of €20m for a new specialist palliative care inpatient unit for the Midlands.
The new 20-bed unit, to...
‘Urgent Government intervention required to ensure nursing homes remain open’ says local TD
A local TD says there is now 'a clear and present threat to the ongoing viability of critically important nursing home facilities'.
Independent TD for...
Excitement builds in Ballinakill ahead of Pride of Place Awards Judging Day
This year County Laois will be represented in the 2022 IPB All Island Pride of Place Competition by Ballinakill.
The Competition gives communities across Ireland...
Meet the Laois woman playing a big role the 20th anniversary celebrations of the...
A Stradbally native is at the centre of planning for the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris – The Centre...
Teac Tom Giving Light and Hope walk set to return after Covid-19 absence
Teac Tom are holding their annual Giving Light and Hope walk which will be held in Castletown on Sunday September 11.
The walk will get...
Much anticipated Fadó Faces exhibition launches at Dunamaise Arts Centre
The Fadó Faces exhibition, which recently opened at Dunamaise Arts Centre, celebrates the lives and stories of older people in County Laois.
This is done...
Death occurs of John Miller from Spink, highly-respected in farming, business, community and sporting...
The death has occurred of John Miller from Spink, a man highly respected in farming, business, community and sporting circles.
He was aged in his...
Momentous occasion as Laois quadruplets enjoy first day of play school
Starting play school is a big deal in any household - but when you've a family of quadruplets, it's on an entirely different level...
St Vincent de Paul in Stradbally announce vintage clothing sale ahead of Electric Picnic
It is Electric Picnic week in Stradbally and excitement is building ahead of lift-off on Friday.
Getting your outfits right for the weekend can be...
‘The Sheep Who Couldn’t Sleep’ – Laois author launches third children’s book
The Sheep Who Couldn’t Sleep is the third children's book by Laois author Brendan McDonald.
This heart-warming bedtime story is common in so many...
Sadness at death of Willie O’Reilly from Portlaoise, renowned guitarist with the famed Knights...
The funeral has taken place of Willie O'Reilly, the Portlaoise man who was well known in music and sporting circles and was a central...
Warm welcome as Abbeyleix awarded €100,000 in funding for streetscape enhancement
The town of Abbeyleix is to benefit from €100,000 Streetscape Enhancement funding from the Department Rural and Community Development.
The funding was announced this morning...
Meet the Laois woman who is an author and a very successful dairy farmer
Growing up, it was never Lorna Sixsmith’s intention to farm. Today the author and dairy farmer milks 160 cows at Garendenny, Crettyard, alongside her...
In Pictures: Laois PPN member groups enjoy ‘Ramble at the Rock’
On a beautiful Sunday morning, Laois PPN held a 'Ramble at the Rock' event in partnership with Laois Heritage Office as part of Heritage...
In Pictures: Annanough GAA Family Fun Day proves a big success
One of the most missed things throughout all of Covid was the various community days held in towns and villages around the country.
On Saturday...
In Pictures: Wetlands in Capard, Heath House and Donaghmore Workhouse Pagent at Heritage Week
Laois Heritage Week took place from August 13–21 in venues across the county.
Heritage Week celebrated all the best of the built, natural and cultural...
In Pictures: Meadows for Pollinators in Abbeyleix and Bats and Rooks Walk in Portlaoise...
Laois Heritage Week took place from August 13–21 in venues across the county.
Heritage Week celebrated all the best of the built, natural and cultural...
International school feeding charity welcomes Midlands woman to their team
Angela Moore, from outside Roscrea, has been appointed the new Supporter Engagement Officer for an international school feeding charity called Mary’s Meals.
Mary’s Meals is...
Portlaoise Train Station improvement works granted planning permission
Planning permission for improvement works at Portlaoise Train Station have been granted.
The news was confirmed recently by Laois TD and Minister for State Sean...
Primary health care centre in Laois’s biggest town may not be built until 2026
Portlaoise may have to wait until 2026 for a primary health care centre to be constructed - a Laois TD has said.
According to Fianna...
Leinster rugby stars in Portlaoise as part of 12 County Tour
Anyone around Portlaoise on Thursday evening might have been forced to do a double take as a selection of Irish international rugby stars strolled...
In Pictures: Talented Ukrainian artist exhibiting works in Portlaoise Parish Centre
A talented Ukrainian artist is exhibiting her incredible works in the Portlaoise Parish Centre until Friday September 2.
Oksana Rohovska is originally from Lviv in...
In Pictures: De Vesci Family history and Fitzmaurice Flag presentation at Heritage Week
Laois Heritage Week took place from August 13–21 in venues across the county.
Heritage Week celebrated all the best of the built, natural and cultural...
SOSAD set to link up with Portlaoise GAA for ‘Walk For The Town’ fundraiser
This Friday, 26 August, Portlaoise GAA Club are hosting a huge fundraiser in association with SOSAD called “Walk For The Town” which will be...
Back to business as new principal and vice-principal welcome students to Laois secondary school
The new senior management team of a Laois secondary school officially opened their doors for the academic term yesterday.
Principal, Dympna Kelly and Deputy Principal...
In Pictures: Biodiversity chat in Portlaoise Library and Errill Famine Commemoration at Heritage Week
Laois Heritage Week took place from August 13–21 in venues across the county.
It celebrated all the best of the built, natural and cultural Heritage...