Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that there is no sign of the 'chaos and dysfunction' within the forestry felling and licencing system being effectively addressed.
Deputy Nolan went on to say that the issue has now reached...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sean (John) Bonham
Balladine, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at The Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Former member of the Prison Service. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Marian, son Jonathan, sisters Rose,...
There have been two new Coronavirus deaths reported today – meaning 1,775 is the death toll in Ireland.
Two previously notified deaths have been denotified meaning the total figure remains unchanged.
While there has been a total of 54 new cases...
The GAA and LGFA have made contact with clubs across the country in light of the new Government restrictions on supporters attending games.
While the associations are seeking clarity on a number of issues, they have advised clubs that until...
Laois woman Claire Byrne has been appointed as the new presenter of the RTE Radio One 'Today' programme.
The Mountrath is to succeed Sean O'Rourke who left the station in May.
Sarah McInerney had been filling the role temporarily since the...
Flood defences have been bolstered, the ESB are on standby for power cuts while holiday makers in coastal areas have been issued with a warning.
So say the National Directorate of Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) Crisis Management Team after...
These past number of months have been particularly hard on the music and entertainment industry.
With pubs and venues closed, there have been no concerts of any size since early March.
Many Laois musicians have filled some of the time by...
National Heritage Week began on Friday and runs until August 23.
Unfortunately due to the current Covid Crisis, Laois County Library Service is not in a position this year to host any of the usual historical and heritage talks/events which...
CJ Sheeran is Ireland’s largest manufacturer and recycler of timber packaging and pallets, providing a premium quality, sustainable and accredited packaging solution to Ireland and the UK’s diverse network of pallet consumers.
We now have an opening for a Supply...
Ah yeah - as if things weren't bad enough, why not throw in a storm in August as well.
Met Eireann have released a weather warning as Storm Ellen is set to batter Ireland this evening with severe gusts and...
The decision on whether Laois, Offaly and Kildare may be permitted to exit the localised lockdown that they have been under since Friday August 7 will be made at the end of this week.
So say Taoiseach Micheal Martin and...
Laois GAA have decided to increase the fee they charge to watch championship matches on their streaming services.
For Round 1 of the Senior hurling and football championships, supporters could watch games on Laois TV for €5 per match.
But Laois...
MOUNTRATH
Thursday Singles Stableford on August13
Brian Purcell Jnr (6) 42pts
Seamus Armshaw (5) 40pts
Aaron Dunphy (14) 40pts
CSS - Men 36pts Ladies 38pts
June Medal on August 7-9
kindly sponsored by Colgan Sports,
Padraig Duff (26) 63
Evan Maher (7) 66
...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sean (John) Bonham
Balladine, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at The Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Former member of the Prison Service. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Marian, son Jonathan, sisters Rose,...
Portlaoise Institute is offering courses in the areas of Beauty, Business, Childcare, Digital Media, Engineering, Hairdressing, Healthcare, IT, Nursing, Security, Social Studies and Sports.
They are also delighted to offer two new courses this year, Community Health with Psychology and...
There has been one new Coronavirus death reported today – meaning 1,775 is the death toll in Ireland.
While there has been a total of 190 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
Once again, the Department have...
The government has announced a raft of new restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of Coronavirus around the country.
The measures, which will last until September 13 at the earliest, were announced at a press conference this afternoon by Taoiseach...
Laois County Councillor's meeting with Minister for Health to discuss the lockdown in Laois has been cancelled.
Cathoirleach Catherine Fitzgerald and fellow Cllrs Paschal McEvoy, Thomasina Connell, Ben Brennan and Conor Bergin were to meet Minister Stephen Donnelly via video...
Laois GAA have abandoned plans to hold championship matches this weekend - with games set to resume on Monday August 245 instead.
Two alternatives had been published by secretary Niall Handy for a restart – but now the one which...
The 2020 Irish Life Health National Senior and U23 Track and Field Championships are set to get underway this weekend - but athletes living in Laois, Offaly and Kildare will not be permitted to compete.
This year's championships will be...
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has updated a map which shows, by electoral district, the prevalence of Covid-19 in Laois.
This maps shows that total number of infections that have been recorded since the start of the outbreak in March...
The #LoveLaois campaign is designed to encourage all those who live in Laois to think local first and support our local businesses and providers whilst always aware of public health guidelines.
The Coronavirus pandemic has made us all rethink how...
Less than ten months after a fundraiser was launched to help a little Laois boy walk - it has reached its €50,000 goal.
Eight-year-old Jamie Mannion, who hails from Portlaoise, will now have the chance to achieve his dreams thanks...
Further remote office space is set to open in Laois at the Portlaoise Plaza just off the M7 motorway after they teamed up with Eamon Callaghan, owner of the Vision 85 centre in the nearby Clonminam Business Park.
To be...
If the Laois football championship does get the go-ahead to resume next week, champions Portlaoise will continue their quest for dominance as they seek a fourth title in a row and a 13th in 14 years.
They'll do so under...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Teresa Rigney (née Burke)
Ballintlea, Timahoe, Laois
Teresa Rigney (neé Burke) Ballintlea, Timahoe, Co. Laois, died 16th August 2020, in the loving care of staff at Sacred Heart Nursing...
A delegation of Laois County Councillors will meet with Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly on Wednesday at 12pm to discuss the restrictions that have been placed upon Laois since August 7.
Cathoirleach Catherine Fitzgerald and fellow Cllrs Paschal McEvoy, Thomasina...
There has been no new Coronavirus deaths reported today – meaning 1,774 is the death toll in Ireland still.
While there has been a total of 56 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
Once again, the Department...
Laois Gardai have been extremely busy over the last few days and have published details on four separate incidents.
On Saturday, two men were arrested in Stradbally after testing positive for smoking cannabis while driving.
Gardai say: "Laois Road Policing unit...
Three Laois ladies footballers are included in the Irish Independent's list of top 50 players, which is published in today's newspaper and online.
Sue Ramsbottom, the late Lulu Carroll and Connie Conway are all listed with Ramsbottom selected as the fourth...
