Councillors and community fear Eirgrid/ESB see Coolnabacky Substation as ‘a massive power hub’
The Coolnabacky Substation continues to be a lightning rod for controversy, drawing the ire of local residents and politicians time and time again.
Locals have...
Death occurs of Pat Lillis, former bank manager in Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Pat Lillis, who was manager of ACC bank in Portlaoise for many years.
Mr Lillis, who was originally from Clare,...
‘The best business in town’ is up for sale and attracting ‘heaps of interest’
A Portlaoise business that has been described "the best business in town" is attracting "heaps of interest" LaoisToday has learned.
It emerged in January that...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Thursday, May 28, 2020
Latest Coronavirus figures
1,639 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of eight from yesterday.
While there has been a total of...
Road signs in Laois are ‘an embarrassment’ according to a local County Councillor
A local County Councillor has called the condition of road signs in Laois "an embarrassment," and called for a major cleanup operation to take...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Friday, June 12, 2020
Three more deaths and 13 new cases
The Department of Health have confirmed that a further three patients have died as a result of...
Back to the 80s proves a big hit for Mountrath Community School Transition Years
Mountrath Community School's Transition Year students recently captivated audiences with their spectacular performance of "Back to the 80s" at Saint Philomena’s Hall in Mountrath.
Running...
Outdoor Food and Craft market takes place in Durrow this Saturday
Durrow is arguably one of the most charming places in Laois - and it's an area and community that really prides itself on doing...
Abbeyleix Bog is growing, growing – after it was almost gone
Take a good measure of community resolve, add a helping of nature’s resilience and sprinkle sufficient portions of common sense and co-operation, a reasonable...
Coronavirus: Two more deaths and 159 new cases – 5 of them in Laois
Two more deaths and a further 159 cases of Coronavirus have been confirmed - with five of those cases in Laois.
There is now a...
In Pictures: Warm tributes and well wishes as Laois’s first ever SNA retires
Laois's first ever Special Needs Assistant retired from her post yesterday.
Stradbally native Geraldine Robbins brought the curtain down on her 21 year career yesterday...
Three Laois projects granted €116,440 in CLAR funding
Three Laois projects have qualified for CLAR funding totalling €116,440.
A recreation area on the grassy bank of the Grand Canal at Vicarstown is to...
Coronavirus: 252 new cases and no new deaths as decision on exiting Level 5...
A further 252 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and no new deaths have been announced by the health authorities this evening.
There were two new case...
Ticket only as Portlaoise parish announce Christmas mass plans
In the strangest of years, it's going to finish up in the strangest of ways too.
If you're hoping to catch Christmas mass this year...
Bonus outdoor markets and last call for outdoor crib as Christmas approaches
There will be two bonus outdoor markets this week as Christmas Day approaches.
The last Portlaoise Farmers Market of the year will take place on...
Coronavirus: 10 additional deaths and 6,521 new cases – 82 in Laois – as...
There have been a further 10 Coronavirus-related deaths and a massive 6,521 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of...
Thanks to musicians, sports clubs, customers and staff as Laois pub closes its doors
Pubs around the country are closed at present due to the Covid-19 pandemic - but one of them has announced that it will not...
‘Is it a cycle lane or an obstacle course?’ – Well, now it is...
The power of social media has been demonstrated yet again!
Last week, while out for a cycle, Laois woman Louise Troy captured an image of...
‘Johnny Dalton was a true and noble son of Colt and Laois’
The death of Johnny Dalton from Timahoe, known far and wide for his involvement in sporting, community and charity groups, occurred at the start...
Sadness following the passing of former prison officer and Laois footballer
There was sadness during the week following the news of the passing of Des Mulhare.
Mr Mulhare, who was in his 96th year, was a...
Two Laois groups awarded funding under Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme
Two Laois groups are to receive more than €14,000 in money through the Funding for Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme.
The Abbeyleix Bog Project has been...
Wonderful tributes as teacher, sports enthusiast and champion of Community Games Br Cyril Collins...
Glowing tributes have been paid to Br Cyril Collins who passed away last month.
Br Collins, who lived in De La Salle Brothers, Miguel House...
In Pictures: Well-known Laois woman who was a talented tailoress celebrates turning 100
It was a double celebration in one part of Laois on Mother's Day as one of our oldest inhabitants entered her 100th year.
Mollie Ryan...
Planning permission granted for new €24 million Garda station in Portlaoise
The Office of Public Works has granted planning permission for a brand new Garda station in Portlaoise.
The €24 million plan, which was submitted in...
Laois Garda eager to try his hand at comedy once more after appearance on...
A Laois Garda who appeared on an RTE TV show with a Laois comedian last month is eager to try his hand at comedy...
Laois groups invited to work with Northern Ireland equivalents with €20,000 in grants available
Laois volunteers, communities and charitable groups are being invited to partner with similar groups in Northern Ireland with the support of a new All-Island...
Plans submitted to build additional homes in two existing Laois housing estates
Planning applications have been submitted to build additional homes in two existing Laois housing estates.
In Ballylinan, it is intended that nine new properties will...
Explained: The path out of lockdown as Government set to relax restrictions
The Government is expected to finalise its plans for coming out of lockdown this evening - with a number of details emerging ahead of...
Coronavirus: Four further deaths and 434 new cases as Laois rate remains low
There have been four further Coronavirus-related deaths and 434 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With less than five new...
Winners announced in Student Enterprise Programme
A group of girls from Heywood CS have been crowned the winners of the Student Enterprise Programme for Laois schools.
Their mini company, SenseAbility, was...