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...
Two people were arrested after they were caught attempting to fly drugs into Portlaoise Prison.
According to Extra.ie, the incident happened Monday December 9 just before midnight.
It appears that the pair were caught just before they launched the audacious plan.
As...
The Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Councillor William Aird, and the Chief Executive of Laois County Council, Mr. John Mulholland have signed the contract for the construction of the new library on the main street Portlaoise on the former...
The Heritage are delighted to host two fantastic acts in January. From the rousing music of the High Kings to the astonishing hypnotist that is Keith Barry.
The High Kings
Join us on Wednesday, January 1, and start the new year...
This Thursday, December 19, will see musicians and the local community gather together for a great cause.
'Busk for Cuisle' will take place in Kavanaghs Pub, Portlaoise and all are welcome to join.
The fundraiser will take place from 2pm-7pm and...
There is really nothing like the local community in times of need and this family have been blown away by the support.
If you've been following the story of Jamie and the Mannion family over the last few weeks, you'll...
This week’s Car of the Week in Downey’s Autostop is a 191 Ford Ka which is available to buy for €14,400.
This 1.2 litre petrol car has 10,470 miles/16,849 km.
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Laois intermediate football club Annanough have appointed joint player-managers ahead of the 2020 season.
The Vicarstown club have appointed John Scully and Rory Stapleton as joint managers with Darran Hennessy and Eddie Kinsella as selectors.
Scully and Stapleton have been key...
The All New 4 Star Midlands Park Hotel Portlaoise invites you to view their majestic Ballroom, Bedrooms and Suites.
An investment of €7 million over the past few years has transformed this property into a very sought after wedding venue,...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Monica Muldowney
St Anne’s Togher, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved sister of Bernadette, Columba, Aidan and Gerard. Preceased by her brothers Gabriel and Brendan. Deeply regretted by her family, brother-in-law Stan,...
One of Knockbeg College's longest serving teachers retired recently after almost 30 years of service.
Ms Louise Dillon, a Meath native, joined the staff of Knockbeg College in 1989 and was the first female on staff in this era.
She taught...
Expressions of sympathy and condolences have been extended to a Laois Parish Priest on the death of his mother.
The Parish Priest of Portarlington, Very Rev Fr Tom Dooley has been bereaved with the passing of his mother, Bridget, in...
It has been some couple of months for the Hackett family from Geashill.
Last May, Pippa Hackett was elected as county councillor in Offaly for the Edenderry Municipal District for the Green Party.
A couple of months later, following the vacancy...
Almost three years after it was first mooted, it appears that movement is finally happening for those involved in the Mountmellick CCTV Scheme.
The Neighbourhood Watch Group first unveiled plans to install cameras in a bid to combat crime in...
Sit back and relax in the beautiful setting of The Galleria and enjoy our new and delicious Festive Afternoon Tea in The Heritage.
Served twice daily at 1pm and 3pm our Festive Afternoon Tea will fill you with Christmas cheer.
Our...
Monica Muldowney, who has died, was an astute businesswoman whose boutique was one of the original retail outlets in Lyster Square in Portlaoise.
A highly successful venture it was hugely popular for ladies in search of style and that special...
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'May you live in interesting times,' is an old proverb that could be easily applied to Minister Charlie Flanagan, Laois's longest-serving TD and whose family political history goes right back...
Gardai in Laois are appealing for information after a number of cars were broken into in a church car park at the weekend.
The incident happened on Saturday December 14 in Abbeyleix.
A number of vehicles were broken into and property...
Laois traffic wardens are merely ‘doing their job’ on behalf of the County Council in accordance with the local traffic bye-laws and in the best interests of businesses and traffic management.
That was the clear message emanating from a meeting...
25-time Kildare senior football champions Sarsfields will have a Laois man at the helm for 2020.
Former Laois U-20 manager Billy O'Loughlin was appointed as their new boss last night.
O'Loughlin, who spent that last two years in charge of the...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Monica Muldowney
St Anne's Togher, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved sister of Bernadette, Columba, Aidan,and Gerard. Preceased by her brothers Gabriel and Brendan. Deeply regretted by her family, brother in law...
The Laois senior footballers had their first win of the O'Byrne Cup over Wexford on Saturday afternoon.
Mark Barry stepped up to kick the winning free see Laois bounce back from last weeks Round 1 defeat to Offaly.
But Quirke believes...
The students of Mountrath Community School took part in their annual Festive Santa Dash recently.
This was all done to raise funds for the incredible work of Pieta House.
The Transition Year students organized a fun and festive track around the...
A brand new nightclub is set to open its doors in Portlaoise just in time for Christmas.
Most of us will remember Club 23 just off Main Street and it will be coming back but with a brand new name...
It's one of the most successful fundraisers of its kind - and the annual Clonaslee Sliabh Bloom sponsored walk will take place again this St Stephen's Day in the picturesque Laois village.
This is the 27th Annual walk which grows...
Over 50 staff and friends of Finline Furniture gathered in Batoni's Restaurant in Emo last Friday.
The occasion was to celebrate the 40th birthday of this well known Laois company that now have retail showrooms in Dublin, Cork and Galway.
Finline...
Minister Charlie Flanagan has reacted angrily and expressed his dismay at the abject failure by Laois County Council to take up a Government grant to carry out badly needed refurbishment works to St Mary’s Sports Hall. He has pledged...
The Mahers of Killeshin just fell short of the Ireland's Fittest Family crown last night but what a performance they gave.
From the beginning of the series, Nicholas, Fionn, Cara and Meave have proved why they were worthy of their...
A Laois County Councillor has said that he has had more queries for lighting in rural areas than anything else this winter.
Cllr Conor Bergin was calling for Laois County Council for a public light at St Canice's Terrace in...
