Championship final appearances have been few and far between for Laois hurling teams over the years but as the Laois seniors prepare for Sunday's...
Laois families will receive refunds for school transport fees for period of a schools closures.
The news was confirmed by Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan...
How can we use this time wisely?
Perhaps the best use of time right now is, as Jesus said, to love one another. In times...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Harry Boylan
Skerries, Dublin / Portarlington, Laois
Boylan, Harry, Skerries and Portarlington. Peacefully at...
The Mountrath Marathon
Mountrath GAA are doing 400km for their Do it for Dan fundraiser this Sunday - with one hardcore man more than doing...
All across the world people are seeking ways to keep themselves entertained as the restrictions continue in an attempt to limit the spread of...
The goodness of people continues to come to the fore as the country continues to battle with the Coronavirus pandemic.
Hairdressers are among the many...
In 1843 Abbeyleix South National School opened its doors to local children.
169 years later, Bishop Michael Burrows opened the new state of the art...
Deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland go above 1,000
829 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 37 from yesterday.
However,...
49 days after the Do It For Dan campaign was launched - organisers believe they have almost reached their €2.1 million goal.
This is a...
829 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 37 from yesterday.
However, there have been 185 probable deaths. Therefore, there...
A drunk driver who killed a young Laois boy and seriously injured his mother and brother has been released from prison.
The Irish Daily Star...
We’re nearing the end of our student series now as we speak to pupils in every secondary school in Laois about how Coronavirus has...
Portlaoise Rugby Club have launched their online lotto as they seek to raise vital funds for the club on an ongoing basis.
Though all sporting...
The late Alice Kennedy was laid to rest in her native Clonaslee this week.
The Laois woman, who was a leading and prominent member of...
Marna Carroll, Manager of Laois Domestic Abuse Service, is calling on the new government to prioritise the development of a domestic violence refuge for...
What an amazing achievement this is.
Former Mountrath Community School student Katy White (20) has been elected to the position of scholar in Trinity College...
Dan heals old wounds as Donie set to return to Barrowhouse
More than 10 years ago, Donie Kingston transferred from Barrowhouse to Arles-Killeen and it...
New funding for Road Safety Measures for the Rathdowney to Ballacolla Road at Middlemount has been made available.
An additional €50,000 has now been sanctioned...
Some €1 million in funding will be given to local authorities to combat a worrying rise in illegal dumping during the Covid-19 emergency, according...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Brenda Dempsey (née Dunne)
Clanmalire, Portarlington, Laois / Portarlington, Offaly
Formerly Garryhinch Portarlington County...
FiftySeven Boutique and Gift Emporium have launched their new Online Store.
With stores in Portarlington, Athy and Durrow, the online outlet is the latest development...
At Peavoy Financial Planning we are aiming to continue to do everything we can to support people in our community during these unsettling and challenging times.
We understand...
Niall, Aisling and baby Dan Donoher have paid tribute to the people of Laois, Ireland and all over the world - as their Do...
794 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 28 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
Nostra's aim is to help 1 million people. Not only with IT related needs. This extends to any person or group of people, internal...
We’re nearing the end of our student series now as we speak to pupils in every secondary school in Laois about how Coronavirus has...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that she will be engaging with the Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor,...
This is such a kind and wonderful gesture.
The current lockdown has seen us all having to make huge changes to how we go about...
The Coronavirus pandemic has brought the kindness and good-nature of so many Laois people to the fore and this is another such story.
Portlaoise teenager...
