A ground-breaking new Climate Action Walk for Abbeyleix will be launched online on Saturday May 15.
The walk is an end of residency project by science communicator in residence for the Abbeyleix Climate Action Project, Dr Niamh Shaw who has...
Laois’s newest mental health charity are putting together their first fundraiser - and it is already shaping up to be a very entertaining night.
SOSAD (Save Our Sons And Daughters) Ireland announced their intention to open a Laois branch back...
At last we have an actual game to look forward to.
The Laois hurlers travel to Wexford this Sunday for the first round of the National League and we look ahead to that game and what Laois can hope to...
Ahead of the first competitive GAA action of 2021 this weekend, the GAA have released a comprehensive explanation of the new rules that players, referees and spectators will have to get used to this year.
There are six changes in...
The Competitive Start Fund could create the next start-up success story in Laois - so says TD Charlie Flanagan.
Deputy Flanagan was speaking as Damien English, Minister for Business, Employment and Retail, invited entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial teams to apply for...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maura Goode (née McGrath)
Abbeyleix Rd., Portlaoise, Laois / Abbeyleix, Laois
Maura Goode (nee McGrath) Abbeyleix Rd., Portlaoise and formerly of Clonad and Abbeyleix, May 5th 2021 (Ex R.P.N. St.Fintan's Hospital,...
There have been seven further Coronavirus-related deaths and 418 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
5 of these occurred in April, 1 in February and 1 in January. The median age of those who died...
Laois County Council has refused to grant planning permission for a new wind farm in the county.
Norwegian company Statkraft had applied to build eight 185 metre wind turbines in the Forest Upper, Forest Lower and Dernacart rural area outside...
Ballyroan wastewater treatment plant has now been selected for upgrade as part of the Small Towns and Villages Growth Programme, Irish Water and Laois County Council have confirmed.
This investment in the local wastewater infrastructure will provide additional capacity for...
There is deep sadness in Laois today following the passing of Áine Purcell.
Mrs Purcell, who is from Ballyfin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 4, surrounded by her family, at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
Áine is the dearly beloved wife...
Laois/Offaly Fine Gael TD, Charlie Flanagan, has today welcomed the establishment of a new Technological University in the Midlands following confirmation from his colleague Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris, that Athlone Institute of Technology will be...
A major housing development is on the cards for a Laois village.
Plans have been submitted to Laois County Council to construct 99 new homes in Killenard.
Developer Matt Colgan wishes to bring the new development to the Tierhoger area which...
Laois County Council has been urged to apply for funding for projects to help revitalise towns and villages after Covid-19.
The call was made by Laois/Offaly TD Charlie Flanagan recently.
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, announced on...
The Mountmellick hurlers have appointed former Laois player James Young as manager for the 2021 season.
Young was in charge of his native Clonaslee last year but hasn't returned to that position - with Mountmellick duly making a move for...
Laois 3-4 Offaly 2-2
2000 Leinster Minor ‘B’ Camogie Final
Laois captured the inaugural Leinster Minor ‘B’ camogie championship title when they inflicted a five point defeat on midland neighbours Offaly after a keenly fought contest in Rath almost 21 years...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sybil Byrne (née McNulty)
Mayo House, Crettyard, Carlow / Laois
Peacefully in the care of the ICU staff, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, in the company of her adoring husband, Cecil, and her...
A National SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Wastewater Surveillance Programme is set to begin this month, and two Laois towns are taking part.
Portlaoise and Portarlington are among 68 towns across the country who will have their wastewater monitored to check for the...
There have been two further Coronavirus-related deaths and 383 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With less than five new cases announced today, Laois now has a 14-day incidence rate of 54.3.
After being the third...
Maryborough Family Practice is delighted to announce its move to Unit F7, Parkside on the Abbeyleix Road in Portlaoise.
The surgery will move between May 5th and 6th.
Unfortunately, we anticipate significant disruption to usual services between May 5th & 7th.
We...
Laois Gardai have hit out at anti-social behaviour at a popular tourist spot.
On Saturday and Sunday evenings over the May Bank Holiday weekend, roads and signs were damaged by what appears to be some soft of 'drifting'.
This occurred at...
The government has granted €100,000 for two heritage and conservation projects in Laois.
Lea Church of Ireland, Killenard, and Presentation Convent, Church Avenue, Portlaoise have both been selected.
Each will receive €50,000 as part of the administration of the Historic Structures...
A Laois basketball club have launched a quiz fundraiser aimed at testing your sporting knowledge.
Portlaoise Panthers Basketball Club have introduced 'Know Your Sport' - a game where your ability to predict the outcome of a range of different sporting...
Enva is a leading provider of recycling and resource recovery solutions, with locations across the United Kingdom and Ireland. We employ over 1600 employees within the group and 370 employees in Ireland.
With sustainability at the forefront of our...
Poor phone coverage is one of the most frustrating things to deal with when you need it for your work and day-to-day life - and a new initiative supported by telecoms operator Cellnex is aiming to address that through...
The Laois man that is leading the latest Irish Defence Forces peace-keeping mission to the Lebanon says that young people leaving school could do a lot worse than a career in the army.
Lieutenant Colonel Conor Bates from Clonaslee is...
Young Laois rugby player Will Reilly has been involved with the Irish U-20 setup over the past couple of days as he bids to make the squad for the upcoming 6 Nations campaign.
Reilly, who is from Ballyfin, was one...
'Never go back' is a phrase you'll see referenced to sports teams all over the world though like most things there are probably as many examples where the re-appointment of a manager has worked out well as there are...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Reuben) Geoghegan
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois
Died peacefully at Naas General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Funeral arrangements later.
Paddy Fitzpatrick
Ballymullen, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully, at the Mater Hospital, Dublin. Deeply regretted by his...
Finline Furniture are seeking a Production or General Operative for their factory in Emo in Laois.
No experience necessary but a good attitude and willingness to learn.
Required to work as part of a busy team.
Lifting and handling is part...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on May 29, 2017.
The sign is still above the door but ‘Turning Point’ night club is no more.
For a spell throughout the 1990s it was the only place to go, the only...
