Siun Lennon
Safety issues and lack of parking outside Laois secondary school seen as major issue
Safety concerns and a lack of parking have been raised over pedestrian safety outside of a local secondary school at the latest Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal...
Road repairs and flooding problems to be resolved in Clonaslee and Rosenallis
A number of road repairs and flooding issues in Rosenallis and Clonaslee were raised at the latest Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting.
Councillor Paddy Bracken issued...
Calls for rural roads with primary schools to be gritted during harsh weather
Already preparing for the winter ahead, the possibility of rural roads being gritted was raised at the latest Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting.
Councillor Seamus McDonald...
Good Week, Bad Week: Leinster champions, Laois scholars and uncontested championships
As part of our now well-established running series, we bring you this week’s ‘Good Week/Bad Week’.
To see who has had a good or bad...
Unemployment rate in Midlands remains higher than national average
A draft budget report circulated in Laois County Council shows that the unemployment rate in the Midlands remains higher than the national average.
Roughly 4,200 people...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 17, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Fr. Pat Cooke
Crannagh, Mountrath, Laois
Fr. Pat Cooke, Crannagh, Mountrath, Co. Laois and...
Super sub helps Portlaoise College win ‘Battle of the wits’
As everyone knows, a friend in need is a friend indeed.
When TY student Kevin Dillon's entire quiz team failed to turn up for final of...
Claims about fire service delays in Portarlington due to traffic lights quashed by Chief...
The head of the Laois County Fire & Rescue Service has insisted that new traffic lights in Portarlington are not causing major delays.
Chief Fire...
Photography exhibition for all levels of expertise taking place next week
A photography exhibition for all levels of expertise is taking place next week.
'Happy Snappers' camera club Laois are inviting everyone to visit the displays...
In Pictures: Laois competitors soar at Leinster Irish dancing championships
Last weekend saw Irish dancers from all over the county compete in the An Comhdhail Leinster Irish Dancing Championships in the Mullingar Park Hotel.
It's...
‘Nowhere to bury the dead’ as rural cemetery reaches capacity
'There's nowhere to bury the dead,' said one local councillor as he asked Laois County County to acquire land to extend the cemetery at...
Renowned Laois doctor joins Operation Transformation crew
It's that time of year again.
Operation Transformation is back on our screens for an astounding 12th series and there is a special Laois interest...
Laois movie scoops multiple awards at prestigious film festival
A Laois movie managed to scoop three awards at the eclectic Underground cinema Short Film festival.
'Vegetable' - written by Swan man Michéal Fleming - won Best...
Victors of the ‘Battle of Laois’ go undefeated in the School Rugby league
Portlaoise CBS 73 Mountrath CS 7
Leinster rugby development league
A victory for St Mary's CBS Portlaoise in the highly anticipated 'Battle of Laois' between themselves...
In Pictures: Tastes from all over the world at Portlaoise school’s cuisine night
A now annual event, the Portlaoise Educate Together NS cuisine night went down another treat this October.
On Thursday October 25 it was a Halloween themed...
Laois students could win iPad and class trip for sharing memories of their school...
Laois TY students are being invited to share memories of the school journey for a chance to win an iPad and class trip to...
Runners destination is Laois for Euopean prison service championships
Almost 100 runners are setting off to county Laois for the European Prison Service Cross Country Championships on Saturday November 17.
This will be the first...
Concerns mounting over accident blackspot in Mountmellick
A seventh motor accident has occurred within two months outside a dangerous bend in the Acragar area of Mountmellick.
Last month, a local councillor claimed...
Portlaoise native makes Ireland Women’s rugby match panel for first November series game
This rise of this young woman through the game is nothing short of remarkable!
Portlaoise woman Emma Hooban has been named in the Ireland match...
Portlaoise Singers looking forward to Christmas Show number 45
For the 45th consecutive year, the Portlaoise Singers will perform a night of singing and storytelling for their Christmas show.
On Sunday December 9, they...
In Pictures: Clough-Ballacolla have a lot to celebrate at juvenile awards night
Last Friday evening was a hive of activity in Ballacolla Community Hall, where Clough-Ballacolla held their awards for their camogie, juvenile football and hurling...
Laois student wins prestigious JP McManus Award
A former Knockbeg College student has won the JP McManus Award for 2018.
Stradbally native Oisin Morrin, who is studying in Trinity College in Dublin,...
Laois footballer hoping to help Scottish GAA side to All Ireland glory
On Saturday next, November 17, Dunedin Connollys of Edinburgh take on Ulster champions - Emmett Óg from Monaghan - in the All-Ireland intermediate ladies...
Laois Macra to hold new photo exhibition
Laois Macra na Feirme are holding a new photo exhibition in Mountmellick Macra hall this Friday, 16 November.
This idea came from Laois Macra PRO...
Exceptional Portlaoise man to participate in United Nations event aiming to sustain world peace
One Portlaoise man is taking on the highly illustrious role of attending and participating in a United Nations event in New York this November.
Ciarán...
In Pictures: Kilcavan GAA unveil new plans for club grounds
Kilcavan GAA have released designs for their new state-of-the-art indoor training facility.
Kilcavan GAA, located in Mountmellick parish, has continued to grow consistently over the past...
Laois stylist named as third runner-up in ‘fantasic’ hairdressing awards
A hair stylist hailing from Laois has come third place runner-up in the Fantastic Junior category at the Alfaparf Milano Fantastic Hairdresser awards 2018.
Hayley...
In Pictures: Portlaoise celebrate dethroning Leinster champions Moorefield
What a weekend it was for Portlaoise football.
Yesterday, Sunday 11 they avenged their defeat from 12 months ago and advanced to the Leinster semi...
An expected 328 jobs to be created in new Portlaoise plant
An expected 78 jobs are to be created in Portlaoise as the new Glanbia Cheese facility opens in Togher.
Planning permission was approved for the...
Portlaoise GAA ventures to Newbridge greyhound stadium for their Tour de Town fundraiser
Portlaoise GAA are making the trip to Newbridge greyhound stadium for one of their biggest fundraisers of the year this Friday, November 16.
Tour de...