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The confirmed list of candidates in this year’s Local Elections
The people of Laois and Ireland will be asked to vote in the Local Elections this year.
There’s just over three months to go to...
Range of options to choose from Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre
Applications are now being accepted for September courses in Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre - and you can find out more at their...
Laois Third Level hosting Open Morning on Friday, March 8
Laois Third Level will host an Open Morning this week, where they will provide advice for prospective students.
The Open Morning will take place in...
BREAKING: Motorway in Laois at standstill as snow pelts down
The snow is back and it is causing havoc around the country.
AA Roadwatch are reporting major delays on the M7 coming into Laois as...
In Pictures: Some of the great deals on offer in Minogue Furniture Carlow four-day...
Minogue Furniture is an Irish owned, family-run furniture business with stores in Tullamore, Roscrea, Carlow, Cashel, Cork and Dungarvan.
Their renowned four-day stock clearance sale takes...
Parking in Portlaoise, cracking poetry and paying with pizza – it’s all in our...
The world of Laois people on Twitter has done it again.
Just a lad looking to park his horse and trap in the underground car...
‘A Book About Portlaoise’ does exactly what it says on the cover
A Book About Portlaoise is comprehensive and ambitious in its reach.
It’s diverse subject matter ranges from a description of life in Maryborough in the...
‘Positive’ meeting between Laois politicians and IDA
A Laois TD has said that a meeting between the county's three elected Dáil representatives, Laois County Council and Martin Shanahan, CEO of the...
Huge day for local Midlands Ladies Masters basketball team as they begin new campaign
All roads are heading to Kilkenny this weekend for the first ever Midland Ladies Masters basketball team who will be participating in the opening...
Exciting times for mother-and-daughter team as they open new hair salon in Portlaoise
Opening a new business is an exciting venture at any time but when it's a mother-and-daughter team it brings it to a different level...
Brewery doors to open as Ballykilcavan welcomes first tours
After five years of dreaming and planning, David and Lisa Walsh-Kemmis got an early Christmas present last year when their new brewery started production on their...
Our guide to What’s On at the weekend
Brought to you by Laois Tourism
You know its spring when you see lots of runs and walks being organised and it’s a great excuse...
‘Convicted Paedophile’ set on fire in Midlands Prison Portlaoise attack
A convicted paedophile was the victim of a vicious attack in the Midlands Prison Portlaoise, according to the Irish Daily Star.
Gardai have launched an...
Changes on the horizon for Laois footballers and hurlers ahead of huge weekend
Both Eddie Brennan and John Sugrue are likely to make a number of changes to their respective teams for this weekend's games.
The Laois senior...
JOB VACANCY: Hinch Plant Hire have a position to fill
Due to continued growth Hinch Plant Hire Ltd, are seeking to fill the following vacancy.
Full-Time Experienced HGV Mechanic
Requirements:
Extensive knowledge of repair and maintenance of...
Laois Alpaca farm gains national attention
Awh would you look!
An Alpaca farm on the Laois-Offaly border at the heart of the Slieve Bloon mountains is after gaining some serious attention...
JOB VACANCY: LOETB are looking to fill a number of part-time vacancies
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board
Applications are invited for the following part-time posts:
FET – ESOL Tutors
Birr Outdoor Education and Training Centre...
Laois nurse set to appear on RTE’s Winning Streak
We've only gone and done it again - for the seventh time this series, a Laois person will appear on Winning Streak.
Katheleen Purcell from...
In Pictures: Some of the great deals on offer in Minogue Furniture Tullamore massive...
Minogue Furniture is an Irish owned, family-run furniture business with stores in Tullamore, Roscrea, Carlow, Cashel, Cork and Dungarvan.
Their renowned four-day stock clearance sale...
Open Evening in Portlaoise Institute to showcase QQI Level 5 and 6 courses
Portlaoise Institute are holding their annual Open Evening on Thursday, March 7, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
The Open Evening will showcase their QQI Level 5 &...
Fun evening on the cards as impressive line-up of speakers confirmed for People First...
People First Credit Union are holding a free practical Information Evening for parents and students of TY, 5th and 6th Year in the Midlands Park...
Heidi Higgins: ‘My advice? Enter IBYE today!’
The closing date for applications for Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur competition is March 15. The competition is open to anyone aged 18-35 who has...
In Pictures: Night of celebration at Annanough GAA Dinner Dance
There was a real joyous atmosphere at the Annanough GAA Dinner Dance in the Midlands Park Hotel on Saturday as the club celebrated winning...
Discover the possibilities at Abbeyleix Further Education Open Day on March 5
Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre are holding an Open Day on Tuesday, March 5, from 9.30am to 10.30am and from 4pm to 7pm.
Discover the possibilities...
Spirited Laois ladies footballers go down to Kerry in high-scoring clash
Kerry 6-12 Laois 2-17
Lidl Ladies Football League Division 2
The Laois ladies football team are still without a win in the Lidl Football League Division...
Teenager killed in early morning car crash in Carlow
Gardai in Carlow are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred near ‘The Nine Stones’ Mount Leinster, Borris, Co. Carlow at...
Arles-Killeen and St Joseph’s advance to Kelly Cup final
St Joseph's and Arles-Killeen will battle it out next weekend for the 2019 Kelly Cup.
Both sides came through their semi finals today and here...
Emo youngster wins prestigious Athletics Ireland Juvenile Award for 2018
Eighteen year old Emo Rath athlete Eoin Keenan was the Laois recipient of Athletics Ireland Juvenile Award for 2018.
Eoin received his award at a...
Applications sought for Rural Water Programme 2019-2021
The Department for Housing, Planning and Local Government has announced a new investment programme for water services in rural areas. The Multi-Annual Rural Water...
Mid-Term Report: Plenty of new faces for Laois footballers with Midlands Derbies on the...
It’s not only mid-term for schools this week, but it’s also the halfway point in the Allianz Division 3 football league.
So far, John Sugrue’s...