It was all excitement in Portarlington this morning as St Patrick's BNS welcomed a special visitor.
The one and only Santa Clause took time out of his busy schedule to say hello.
A large group of students, parents and teachers including...
Tusla-Child and Family Agency has issued an urgent appeal for a foster carer(s) for a child in Laois and the Midlands.
Tusla is seeking a foster carer for *Scott, a very affectionate young boy with a warm smile. He has...
Minister Charlie Flanagan met with his colleague Minister for Health Simon Harris this week in relation to the future of Portlaoise Hospital and has said that any HSE decision to remove services or downgrade the facility will be superseded...
Hot on the heels of the news of investment and development plans for the River Barrow Blueway through Laois and Kildare, similar proposals are at an advanced stage for its tributary, the River Triogue.
A river which has seen its...
Scoil Chríost Rí Moate 0-9 Community School 2-11
Leinster 'A' Senior Schools Leinster final
Scoil Chriost Ri suffered defeat in the final of the Lidl Post Primary Schools Senior “A” competition, with the Portlaoise school falling to an eight-point defeat against...
Farmers protesting over poor prices for their produce from the factories and supermarkets have got more moral support in Laois this week.
A motion before the December meeting of Laois County Council saw local elected representatives rally behind the farmers...
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said the "Government cannot ignore the rip off in insurance premiums any longer".
This comes on the back of a Sinn Fein Consumer Contract bill being passed through the Dail this week -...
The hugely popular Finline Furniture annual 3-day factory sales takes place this weekend - January 3-5 - in their Emo showrooms.
All our wonderful Sofas, Chairs and Corner sofas are Irish-Made in our factory and our sale only takes place...
Two further Laois community groups have been approved for CCTV schemes this week.
The Woodenbridge Community District and the Donaghmore Community Alert have both been approved by the Department of Justice.
This follows on from an earlier annoucement this week that...
I cannot speak on behalf of everyone, but from my own experience, this offers some food for thought.
Christmas is the time of year you either love or you hate for some reason or another and we can so often...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joseph Dunphy
Meadow Court, Clane, Kildare / Maynooth, Kildare / Cullohill, Laois
Dunphy, Joseph, Meadow Court, Clane and late of Cowanstown, Maynooth, Co. Kildare and Cullohill, Co. Laois, December...
With the 2020 lambing season just around the corner, dog owners have been warned to keep their dogs under control.
Graphic and gory accounts of the devastating impact of a dog attack on sheep were given at the December meeting...
The PortDara Falcon U-18 Women's Rugby team took on Wicklow in the league final recently.
All the great work in the early part of the season lead to a league final against Wicklow in Energia Park, Donnybrook - the scene...
New Government legislation on gift vouchers has been heralded as 'good news' for Laois consumers ahead of Christmas.
Under the new laws, gift vouchers will now remain valid for up to five years.
Speaking about the new rules, Minister for Justice...
Give the gift of health this Christmas - and the team in Club Vitae at the Maldron Hotel in Portlaoise have a range of brilliant offers.
Indeed they've 12 great options to choose from in their 12 Days of Christmas...
A voucher is always a great gift to get and the team in the Killeshin Hotel have a great range to choose from.
Afternoon Tea for 2 - From €50
Dinner for 2 - From €75
Bed & Breakfast -...
Laois Martial Arts is Laois's number 1 Kickboxing club, for both Light Contact Kickboxing and Point Fighting.
The Mountmellick based club was established in 2007 by Native Mountmellick man and school Teacher, Shane Culleton and continues to go from strength...
The Rock National School opened up their new extension this afternoon.
The extension will cater for pupils with special needs and those who may need learning support.
Speaking at the opening, principal Liam Ahern said:"It is my pleasure to welcome you...
Just a couple of weeks after announcing details of a stadium rights deal, Laois GAA have announced a fresh sponsorship deal.
Glanbia Ireland have decided to come on board with the county for 2020 and it will be another boost.
In...
Portlaoise College hosted its annual Christmas fair in the school Foyer recently.
Visitors were greeted at the door by the students who had everything on offer with various stalls selling everything from decorations to baked Christmas treats.
The 5th Year LVCP...
Clonenagh National School's Annual Tractor Run will take place in Coolrain on Saturday December, 28.
This fundraising event has proven to be a great day out for all of the family.
The fundraiser starts with a 6km Family Fun Run/Walk around...
Christmas. What a wonderful time of the year.
And it's set to be great Christmas once again in Portlaoise.
The Manhattan Mixer and the adjacent Soho nightclub in Market Square in Portlaoise have a serious lineup between now and the end...
The Dublin Road Business Park and the Jamestown Cladding in Portarlington have teamed up with the local Tidy Towns group to complete the second phase of 'Operation Daffodil' - bringing to 8,000 to total number of daffodils planted on...
Pardon the fishy pun, but I just couldn’t resist. ‘Tis the season to be jolly after all.
In more good news the popular Farmer’s Market in Portlaoise is to remain in its new location at Lyster Square.
And one of the...
Simply excellent.
Portlaoise man, Kean Kavanagh has been busy over the past couple of years with his music, producing and touring.
Almost a year since his single 'Coca Cola Sky' was released, Kean brought out the music video, his first music...
Institute of Technology Carlow last week celebrated 21 years of its sports scholarship programme at a special ceremony for 2019/2020 sports scholars.
This included international athletes Molly Scott and John Fitzsimons, Kilkenny senior hurler Richie Leahy, Laois senior hurler Enda...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joseph Dunphy
Meadow Court, Clane, Kildare / Maynooth, Kildare / Cullohill, Laois
Dunphy, Joseph, Meadow Court, Clane and late of Cowanstown, Maynooth, Co. Kildare and Cullohill, Co. Laois, December...
On this Sunday, December 22, the annual Mountmellick carol service will take place in St. Joseph's Church in Mountmellick at 7pm.
St. Joseph's Sunday Choir will sing a large selection of carols from the well known Away in a Manger,...
The hugely popular Fitz Hurleys, which is owned by former Laois hurler Joe Fitzpatrick have a Pop Up shop open at M8, Junction 3, Manor Stone/Circle K this Christmas.
Open from now, every day 10am-7pm, and 9am-1pm on Christmas Eve.
Hurls...
The Mountmellick Yarn Bombers are known far and wide for their colourful woollen creations and this week their Christmas Tree was unveiled in Government Buildings.
The tree was unveiled the Department of Culture, Heritage and Gaeltacht on Kildare Street and...
