Voice of Vision Impairment (VVI) and the newly formed Physical Impairment Ireland (PII) have criticised what they say is 'the crude implementation of the Covid-19 recovery or outdoor Summer strategy proposed by Government recently'.
The pedestrianisation of designated urban centres...
Today is a big day for the hospitality industry as hotels, B&Bs, self-catering facilities and camping parks re-open for non-essential guests ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.
As was the case with the previous re-openings, strong cleaning and disinfection protocols...
Laois minor hurling manager Declan Qualter has named a 32-player panel ahead of this year's Leinster championship.
A total of 11 clubs are represented with Camross, Castletown and Clough-Ballacolla leading the way with five players each.
The squad also features eight...
IntegriLeads is a thriving and ambitious lead generation company on a strong growth path.
As a company, our core values are important to us, integrity, communication and transparency. We hire candidates who will embrace and foster these values within...
Warm tributes have been paid in a Laois school following the retirement of a Laois secondary school's principal, home economics teacher and an Irish/French teacher all on the same day.
Last week was a bittersweet day for Mountrath Community School...
The parents of a young Laois man who tragically took his own life have issued a heartfelt plea to people to support this weekend's online fundraising event organised to help a mental health charity set up in the county.
25-year-old...
On the weekend after next the Laois footballers will make the trip to Newry to take on Down in the National Football League Division 2 relegation playoff.
Laois will travel as outsiders on the back of three bad defeats; Down,...
The Economic Recovery Plan launched by Government sets out a range of supports and investment for the tourism industry in Laois, including the extension of the 9% tourism VAT rate, a Fine Gael Councillor has said.
The plan includes targeted...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Laura Kilkenny (née O`Meara)
Borris Little., Portlaoise, Laois
Kilkenny . Pallas Little , Portlaoise. June 1st 2021 Peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Laura beloved wife of the late Tony...
The weather is getting better, the summer holidays are on their way and the Coronavirus restrictions are easing again thankfully.
From next Monday, June 7, pubs and restaurants can re-open with outdoor service. It'll be the first time in almost...
Derek Conlon Carpentry and Construction are currently seeking to hire a qualified carpenter.
Full-time position
Must hold a full-driving licence
Be over 25
To Apply
Email trickyconlon@gmail.com or contact 086 3919040.
If you would like to advertise a job vacancy, get in...
As the old saying goes, ‘the show must go on’ and with that in mind, Scoil Chríost Rí celebrated their students’ achievements in an unprecedented year with a very different but meaningful awards ceremony on recently.
Beamed live to classrooms...
A second Laois woman has secured a prestigious scholarship to study in America.
Back in April, we revealed how Miriam Keegan, a primary school teacher from Emo, will head to the States this autumn after receiving the Fulbright-EPA Student Award...
While it was a wet morning, the weather did not dampen the spirits of the Leaving Certificate students in Coláiste ĺosagáin as they gathered for their Graduation Morning on Friday May 21.
The school said goodbye to 181 Leaving Certificate...
€30,000 in funding under the Local Authorities Play and Recreation Grant to support outdoor play as part of the Summer of Play initiative has been awarded to three Laois playgrounds.
The Accessibility/Biodiversity Playground upgrade funding will be shared between: Dun...
There is deep sadness in Ballylinan today following the news of the passing of one of its most loved sons.
Jimmy 'Bronson' Farrell sadly passed away on Monday May 31. Mr Farrell is survived by his wife Marie, daughters Tara...
A major housing development is on the cards in a Laois town after planning permission was submitted recently.
Portarlington is set for 58 new homes in plans submitted to Laois County Council on May 31 on a 1.45 hectare site.
Werdna...
Breslin’s Supervalu Rathdowney and Abbeyleix are currently recruiting for Trainee Managers in both of our stores.
Main purpose of the role:
Support the management team in all aspects of the operation of the store while gaining detailed experience in individual departments throughout...
A Laois author who is renowned internationally as a soccer journalist has published his first novel.
James Corbett, who lives in Vicarstown with his wife Catherine and three children, is originally from Liverpool, has released his debut non-fiction book called...
Laois County Council have set out the ways in which they are acting to boost the tourism industry in Laois this summer.
The issue came before Monday's meeting of Laois County Council after it was raised by Fine Gael Councillor...
Laois football manager Mike Quirke knows that his side will have to show a drastic improvement in their attacking play if they're to avoid relegation to Division 3.
They play Down in Newry on Saturday weekend in the National Football...
The Midlands League have confirmed a 20-player squad for the U-13 Gaynor Cup competition - and seven Laois-based girls have made it.
Traditionally, the showpiece national event for underage girls soccer would be due to get underway in early June.
However,...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Judy Conroy (née Dowling)
Borris Little, Portlaoise, Laois
Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Dearly loved mother to Michael, Ann-Marie, Julie and Michelle.
Full funeral arrangements will be announced on...
Abbeyleix Further Education & Training Centre is currently enrolling for September 2021.
The Centre has a wide range of courses, including:
General Studies QQI Level 4
(includes options in Art, Healthcare and IT)
Business Studies - Finance and Administration QQI Level...
Who doesn't want that dream kitchen?
The team in Telfords Kitchen and Appliance Centre can help make it possible for you.
If you're thinking of getting a new kitchen or upgrading your old kitchen, why not call in to Telfords Electric...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on May 15, 2017.
Two viable explosive devices were found in a field near Stradbally which were intended to be used in an attack on Prince Charles and Camilla in Kilkenny on Friday,...
Laois minor football manager Mark Bates has named his captain, vice-captain and 32-player panel ahead of this year's Leinster championship.
Graiguecullen lead the way with five representatives while St Joseph's have four and Ballyroan-Abbey provide three.
Portarlington, Portlaoise, Ballylinan, Barrowhouse, Emo...
Laois will take on Down on Saturday week, June 12, in Pairc Eisler in Newry in their National Football League Division 2 relegation game.
The GAA have confirmed the fixture details that see Laois travel to the Ulster venue for...
Two Laois remote working centres are now connected to the ConnectedHubs.ie Network which is the National Network of remote working hubs announced this morning by Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys.
Bloom HQ Mountrath and The Webmill Mountmellick...
A serious row broke out at today's virtual meeting of Laois County Council - in scenes similar to a famous online row at Handford Council in England earlier this year.
Chief Executive John Mulholland gave a presentation on the development...
