Speaking in Dáil Éireann this week, Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley raised the need for more school spaces in Portlaoise.
"Coláiste Dhún Másc in Portlaoise, which was opened in 2017 to cater for the growing population of the town...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Muiris Poole
Capard, Rosenallis, Laois
Muiris Poole, Capard, Rosenallis, Co. Laois died 30th of November unexpectedly at home.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Mary McGrath (née Kennedy)
Terenure, Dublin / Mountrath, Laois
McGRATH (née Kennedy) Mary (Josie), late...
The inaugural FBD Better Farming Awards were recently held in the magnificent setting of the Heritage Hotel in Killenard, with significant Laois success on the night.
Ballykilcavan Brewery won the award for Small Sustainable Food Producer of the Year, while...
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has announced the delivery of €17,721 in funding for sustainable development projects in Laois schools.
Four schools in the County, including three in Portlaoise, have been awarded grants:
Kolbe Spacial School, Portlaoise.
€2,721 - Polytunnel...
1 - Man named locally after tragic incident in Mountmellick on Monday evening
There is deep sadness around the town of Mountmellick after a fatal traffic incident occurred this week.
The incident occurred when a pedestrian was hit by a lorry...
Pitch openings and the like were all the rage at one stage in the GAA.
A club would open their new pitch or a stand or dressing rooms and they'd mark the occasion with a range of activities, usually topped...
Three Laois students were recognised for student contribution and academic excellence at the recent Carlow College, St. Patrick’s Conferring Ceremony for 2022.
Karen Wills from Portlaoise, Grainne Scott from Mountmellick and Colm Greene from Portlaoise each received graduation prizes for...
Laois GAA Secretary Niall Handy has called on the Laois senior hurlers to realise the responsibility that is attached to being an inter-county player.
Writing in his report for the Laois GAA Convention, which takes place on Monday evening, Handy...
Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy says that the increasing trend of clubs trying to influence who does or does not referee their games is 'an area of concern'.
Handy made the comments in his report to the Laois GAA Convention...
The penultimate quarter-final in the LaoisToday QuizCast sees Barry McEvoy do battle with Murt Norton.
Barry eased into this round, much to the chagrin of Mick Boyhan.
Murt, meanwhile, is many people’s favourite to go all the way after an impressive...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Muiris Poole
Capard, Rosenallis, Laois
Muiris Poole, Capard, Rosenallis, Co. Laois died 30th of November unexpectedly at home.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Mary McGrath (née Kennedy)
Terenure, Dublin / Mountrath, Laois
McGRATH (née Kennedy) Mary (Josie), late...
As we dive deeper into the festive season, SOLAS is your ultimate Christmas destination.
With twinkling lights, the scent of fresh evergreens, and the joy of Santa's arrival, the holiday spirit is in full swing.
Our Santa Grotto experience has been a resounding...
A war of words has taken place in Dáil Éireann between Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley.
Deputy Stanley called for Ireland's longstanding position on neutrality to be protected and enshrined in our constitution.
"Our position on...
A Laois community is set to come together this weekend to remember loved ones who have passed away.
The Crettyard Ladies GFC Annual Remembrance Tree will officially be switched on this Sunday.
First erected in 2020, this has become a permanent...
Sonya Duggan, the Director of Kilminchy School House, has been honoured as the Business All-Star Laois Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation.
This marks her fourth consecutive year receiving the prestigious Business All-Star recognition, underscoring her...
Dublin City University has recognised more than 120 undergraduate students for their academic achievement in this year’s Leaving Certificate and A-level exams.
This took place at a ceremony for the DCU Scholars Awards in The Helix, Glasnevin Campus on Wednesday...
Laois man Kieran Kehoe has been appointed as the new CEO of Meath County Council.
The Killenard native has a distinguished working career, most recently serving as Director of Services in Waterford City and County Council and prior to that...
Mountmellick Parish Gaels v Clonaslee-St Manman's
Laois Shopping Centre U-20 'B' Football Championship Final in COE at 7.30pm
The final silverware of the season will be up for grabs this evening as Mountmellick Parish Gaels take on Clonaslee-St Manman's.
The Gaels are...
Laois GAA clubs have voted to retain U-17 as the age eligible for minor and have installed it for the next three years.
The decision was taken at Monday night's Laois GAA county board meeting.
Back in February, at the GAA...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Malone (née Kearney)
Rosecourt, Portarlington, Laois / Ballybrittas, Laois
Formerly of Ballybrittas, County Laois. Suddenly, at her residence. Loving daughter of the late Jim and Kathleen (Kit). Deeply regretted by her...
Laois County Council has been urged to consider the "significant social and economic value" of Social Enterprises for communities across the County.
Cllr Thomasina Connell told the Council that she believed Social Enterprises need dedicated support and assistance from a...
There was some welcome news on the housing front at this week's meeting of Laois County Council.
Council Chief Executive, Mr John Mulholland confirmed to the elected members that 200 Council homes were expected to be completed by the end...
Laois County Council is to write to the Minister for Health to request that mammogram screening be extended to those over the age of 70.
This came following a motion from Fianna Fáil Councillor Catherine Fitzgerald who spoke about the...
There is serious housing development ongoing in Stradbally at present with 122 new homes under various stages of construction.
Three sites are currently active across the town with ground broken on the most recent one recently.
This development is called Carraig...
Laois County Council will call on the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications & Transport, Mr. Eamon Ryan TD to urgently enact legislation to regulate and improve the safer use of electric scooters.
This comes after Labour Cllr Marie Tuohy...
The Portlaoise footballers have turned to another club legend to take the reigns of their senior team for the 2024 season.
2003 Leinster championship winner Aidan Fennelly has been appointed to succeed his former teammate Kevin Fitzpatrick.
The latter had managed...
The second quarter-final in the LaoisToday QuizCast sees Courtwood's Brian Hogan take on Timahoe's Pauric Ramsbottom.
Brian made short work of Darren Bracken in the first round, and has his sights set on a spot in our live finale.
Pauric put...
"Ash Dieback in public urban areas is not a significant issue in County Laois," local Councillors have been told.
Fine Gael Cllr Thomasina Connell had called on Laois County Council to prepare a report on the implications and plans for dealing...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Malone (née Kearney)
Rosecourt, Portarlington, Laois / Ballybrittas, Laois
Formerly of Ballybrittas, County Laois. Suddenly, at her residence. Loving daughter of the late Jim and Kathleen (Kit). Deeply regretted by her...
A Veteran Concern Worldwide fundraiser has expressed thanks to all those who donated in her annual event.
Mountmellick's Alice Culliton thanked all those who assisted with the Concern Christmas fast fundraising in SuperValu, Mountmellick on Friday, November 24.
Over €3,000 was...
