‘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...
Laois man among new Garda recruits
Last Friday, June 7, saw the most recent Garda recruits 'pass out' from the Garda College in Templemore, Tipperary.
Among these new recuits was Borris-in-Ossory...
End of an era – local newsagents set to close its doors after almost...
It's the end of an era in Monasterevin this weekend as the landmark Kelly's Newsagents pull down the shutters for the final time after...
Death occurs of former Emo primary school principal
The death has recently occurred of Joseph O'Callaghan from Emo, who served as principal of the primary school in the village for many years.
Originally...
In Pictures: Laois primary school celebrates 50 years of Ireland in the EU with...
50 years ago last January, Ireland officially joined the European Economic Community - which later became the European Union.
Today, May 9, is known as...
Sadness in Camross at passing of Micheál Moore
The Camross area are in mourning following the death of Micheál Moore, a hugely well-liked and respected member of the local community.
He passed away...
Growing friendship sees Daniel and Majella O’Donnell open Rathdowney community gardens
A friendship that flourished over 35 years between the parish priest of Rathdowney Fr Martin Delaney, and Daniel O’Donnell, will see the renowned singer...
In Pictures: Happy faces at Portlaoise College as students collect Leaving Cert results
A total of eighty students received their Leaving Certificate results at Portlaoise College today.
They achieved excellent results which is a testament to their hard...
Second annual 5k run through grounds of Kildangan Stud in memory of the much-loved...
June 30 marks the fourth anniversary of Alan Mahon, who passed away while climbing Mt Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe in 2019.
For a...
News Diary: Trad concert in Camross in aid of local church, Laois Hospice fundraiser...
Trad concert in Camross for Lacca Church restoration
The local community in Camross have a right night planned in the Community Hall on Sunday, September...
In Pictures: Vision, imagination and generosity praised as Carrigmeal Woodland Walks is officially opened
The vision, imagination and generosity of landowner James Deegan on Monday afternoon as Minister Heather Humphreys officially opened the Carrigmeal Woodland Walks, a stunning...
Portlaoise College welcomes record crowd to Open Evening
Porlaoise College welcomed over 600 parents and their children to their Open Evening on Thursday, 26 September.
The guests were greeted by class Prefects with...
‘The nursing home crisis is fast developing into a scandal of immense proportions’ says...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that 'catastrophic social and financial costs will be incurred unless there is an immediate step-change in...
Transport in Portlaoise – Duncan Stewart to host Sustainable Solutions this Sunday
Could Portlaoise have the best public transport in Ireland? Could Portlaoise be a cycling town?
The future of commuting, the role of electric bikes and...
“I feel absolutely honoured” – Global make-up sensation to be first Grand Marshall of...
Following on from a successful inaugural year, Laois Pride are in the middle of a week long festival that will culminate in Portlaoise on...
Laois school set to hold fundraising table quiz
Tobar an Léinn Raheen NS Parent's Association have announced plans to run a fundraising table quiz on Saturday November 8.
The school recently raised its...
Tribute paid as long serving Laois teacher retires after 31 years of service
A tribute has been paid following the retirement of a long-serving Laois teacher who gave 31 years to the job.
Yesterday saw Pat Roe walk...
Seven Laois ladies honoured for 20 years of volunteerism with Laois Riding for the...
Seven Laois women were honoured recently for incredibly dedicated volunteerism with Laois Riding for the Disabled.
Abbeyleix duo Ann O'Hanlon and Magareth Pratt, Portlaoise duo...
2023 Nursing and Midwifery HEART award winners announced at Portlaoise Hospital
The 2023 Nursing and Midwifery HEART Award winners have been announced at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise (MRHP).
HEART is an acronym which stands for Honesty...
2019 Remembered: Controlled explosion carried out at local secondary school this evening
Not just your average day in Coláiste Íosagáin.
The Army Explosives team were in a local secondary school this evening to carry out a controlled...
Laois man takes up new United Nations humanitarian post in Democratic Republic of the...
A Laois man has just taken up a new post with the United Nations in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he will...
‘Kindness Committee’ at Portlaoise school gift thousands of books to Peter Mcverry Trust
Students at local Portlaoise school Scoil Chríost Rí have donated thousands of their own books to the Peter Mcverry Trust in Dublin.
A committee was...
Laois teacher, sustainable fashion educator and designer receives Mary Immaculate Alumni Award
A Laois sustainable fashion educator, advocate and designer has been honoured at a ceremony recently for her work.
Miriam Keegan, from Emo, was at the...
Queen of the Ploughing Championships makes presentation to the Cuisle Centre Portlaoise
The Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association, Anna May McHugh, recently made a presentation to the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise.
She presented a cheque...
100 bed nursing home for next phase of Portlaoise development
The Maltings and Granary Ltd have applied for planning permission for a state-of-the-art 100 bed nursing home on the Maltings site, Harpur's Lane, Portlaoise.
Company...
Cost-of-living supports to help local families in January says Laois TD
Laois TD Sean Fleming says the Government’s cost-of-living supports will help families and older people in the new year.
Deputy Fleming outlined the measures which...
Laois school participate in prestigious music event
Students from Ballacolla NS had the honour of participating in the prestigious musical event Peace Proms 2020 in Waterford Institute of Technology Arena recently.
The...
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise launches new resource for bereaved families
To mark National Grief Awareness Week, Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise are encouraging people to be more grief aware and to have more conversations about...
‘Discipline in the community is so necessary … we can play our part in...
John Mulholland, the CEO of Laois County Council, has said that the people of Laois can play their part in limiting the spread of...
Open invite as Laois Heritage Society set to hold AGM this evening
The Laois Heritage Society are set to host their AGM this evening, Thursday February 15, at 8pm in the Midlands Park Hotel.
The society would...