An update has been provided on a the progress of the proposed flood relief scheme in Portarlington.
Parts of the town, along with Mountmellick, was devastated by flooding in November 2017 and again in January 2018.
While as recently as March,...
Portlaoise Hospital has issued an updated statement on the continuing impact that the ransomware attack on the HSE is having on its services.
Outpatient radiology appointments have been cancelled while some elective inpatient procedures have suffered the same fate.
The A&E...
The number of parking fines that were handed out to motorists in Laois by the County Council has been revealed.
According to the Irish Independent, 934 parking fines were administered from March 2020 to April 2021.
This is despite the fact...
The estimated 1,800 people living with heart failure in Laois are being urged to embrace a wide range of supports to help them manage the chronic condition.
The Irish Heart Foundation is at the centre of a national drive to...
There is sadness in Shanahoe today following the passing of a man who was heavily involved in their local GAA club.
Martin Breen passed away peacefully at his home on Monday in the loving care of his wife and family.
Deeply...
County Councillors in Laois and across the country are set for a significant pay rise following a government decision this morning.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and his ministerial colleagues at the Cabinet table sign off on the €8,000 pay rise -...
Get Connected which launched in Laois & Offaly on May 4 is a new initiative aimed at improving connectivity for communities in Laois who are suffering from poor mobile phone coverage.
Get Connected is being supported by Cellnex, the...
One of the positive things of the past year has been people's renewed appreciation of the many great amenities right on our doorstop.
Over the past 12 months or more, collectively as a county we have enjoyed some of the...
The brand new Laois Volunteer Centre has officially been launched.
Yesterday, Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities Joe O'Brien revealed that centres would be established in Kilkenny, Leitrim, Laois, Offaly, Roscommon, Waterford and Wexford - meaning...
A new four part true crime series featuring the cases of four murders in neighbouring Laois counties in to air this week.
TG4's Marú Inár Measc intends to shine a light on the impact unprovoked murder cases have on families...
Laois senior hurling manager Seamas Cheddar Plunkett has called on referees to clamp down on what he deems to be players who are 'codding' them.
The O'Moore boss was speaking after his side lost by eight points to Dublin on...
Local salon owner David Finn says there is a shortage of hair stylists in Laois.
David is currently recruiting for his Portlaoise based salon, The Stylebar, but says it's hard to find qualified stylists at the moment.
Speaking on the Midweek...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Lynch
Emmett Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died 16th of May, in the loving care of his family. Beloved son of the late Stephen and Annie, and dear brother of the late Tony....
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on September 14, 2018.
Laois GAA people are renowned nationally for their iconic nicknames.
From Cheddar to Picky to Wooly, the national media are often left ogling over our incredible ability to give people...
Portlaoise Hospital has issued a statement on the impact that the ransomware attack on the HSE is having on its services.
Outpatient radiology appointments have been cancelled while some elective inpatient procedures have suffered the same fate.
The A&E Department is...
Gardai are investigating following a number of thefts around the county in recent days.
Borris-In-Ossory, Clonaslee and Emo - as well as the Offaly border area of Cadamstown - have all fallen victim to crime.
A jeep was taken in Borris-In-Ossory...
Laois LGBTI+ Project has rebranded and expanded to Midlands LGBT+ Project to include all midlands counties and is marking this and International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia by raising LGBT Pride Flags in Laois, Kildare and Offaly County...
Laois football manager Mike Quirke didn't mince his words after Sunday's 1-16 to 0-12 loss to Clare in the opening round of the National League in Ennis.
"Poor performance," said Jack Nolan of Midlands 103 as an opening into the...
The TY students of a Laois secondary school came together last week to create a beautiful mural on Main Street in Portlaoise.
The new library is currently being constructed on the site of the old Shaws Department Store in the...
Portarlington-based independent TD Cathal Berry says that the position of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has been vacant for more than a year because the salary isn't sufficient to attract a suitable candidate.
Deputy Berry, who is a TD...
Alison Dyer from Portarlington has been crowned Miss Laois for 2021 in her bid to reach the grand final of the Miss Ireland competition.
The 23-year-old nurse beat off competition from two other Laois girls Sarah McDonnell and Halle Courtney...
The death has occurred of Carmel Murphy, the former proprietor of the Castle Arms Hotel in Durrow.
Mrs Murphy, who was in her 91st year, was a native of Wicklow but had been living in Durrow for a long number...
Portlaoise College held a unique Graduation for its Leaving Certificate class of 2021.
To start off, 1st Year students formed a guard of honour for the graduates. To comply with Covid restrictions the event was held outdoors with the schools...
It was a disappointing weekend for Laois GAA as both the county footballers and hurlers were defeated in the National League campaigns.
The hurlers were beaten by Dublin on a scoreline of 0-30 to 1-19 on Saturday evening while the...
Laois Ladies football manager Donie Brennan has named a 36-player panel for the upcoming Division 3 league campaign and All-Ireland intermediate championship.
The Killeen native had previously confirmed that Laura Nerney would captain the side this season with Ellen Healy...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Carmel Murphy (née Ward)
Erkinville House, The Square, Durrow, Laois
Carmel Murphy (nee Ward), The Square, Durrow, Co. Laois (formerly Rahaval House, Redcross, Co. Wicklow) - 15th May 2021 in her 91st...
The Laois senior footballers made a dreadful start to Division 2 campaign as they were beaten by seven points by Clare.
Mike Quirke's charges were never at the races and after Clare scored a first half goal, they never looked...
Laois 0-12 Clare 1-16
National Football League Division 2 South Round 1
Laois are staring a relegation playoff square in the face following a disappointing defeat against Clare in Ennis this afternoon.
Mike Quirke's charges were one point winners at this venue...
The Laois footballers make their season debut this afternoon in Cusack Park in Ennis when they take on Clare in the opening round of the National League.
Because of the shortened season, all divisions have been split into two groups,...
At some stage now in the not-too-distant future we'll all be able to go to an event some day and enjoy it for what it's worth.
Meeting friends, mingling and making the most of a good day out.
And one of...
