News
Home News
Warm welcome for Jim Gavin in Portlaoise as campaign appears to gather momentum
When Jim Gavin was manager of the Dublin senior football team - guiding them to an historic five-in-a-row - he was known for how...
In Pictures: Laois Irish Palestine Solidarity Campaign protest at McDonalds in Portlaoise
Members and supporters of Laois IPSC (Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign) gathered outside McDonald’s in Portlaoise to take part in a peaceful boycott protest.
The demonstration...
Laois County Councillor calls for part of Portlaoise Prison to be turned into a...
A Laois County Councillor has called for a conversation on the possibility of turning part of Portlaoise Prison into a tourist attraction.
Independent Councillor Tommy...
Laois County Councillors call for planning exemptions for IPAS centres to be removed
A group of Laois County Councillors submitted two motions calling on the government to remover planning exemptions for IPAS centres.
The current rules around International...
Two Laois Macra members recognised for excellence in leadership and volunteering
Macra recognised the outstanding dedication, leadership, and volunteerism of its members at a special awards ceremony recently.
This was held following the National Training Day...
Mountrath Community School Future Leaders strike gold at Croke Park
There was huge cause for celebration at Mountrath Community School as the TY GAA Future Leaders group of 2024/25 were honoured with the prestigious...
‘You are more Fine Gael than me. The big Fine Gael head on you’...
A war of words, as it so often does, broke out among Councillors in the Chamber of Laois County Council yesterday.
What appeared to be...
Average price of three-bedroom semi-detached hour in Laois now stands at €295,000
In Laois, the average price of a three-bedroom semi-detached house in the third quarter of 2025 was €295,000, up almost 15% on what it...
Portlaoise Hospital to hold ceremony to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Maternity Staff from the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise are organising a multi-denominational service of remembrance for bereaved families who have experienced a pregnancy loss,...
Laois County Council signs €26.22 million funding agreement for energy retrofit projects
Laois County Council has signed a three-year Pathfinder Funding Agreement with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
This agreement secures €26.22 million in investment...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College hosts successful open nights
Portlaoise College welcomed large numbers of prospective students and their families to its two Open Nights held on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
Each...
Heather Humphreys: ‘I really feel that the job of the President can be a...
The Irish presidential election campaign has been a vicious battle on the two most recent occasions but there was no fear of that type...
Laois man recognised with top European recruitment award for second year running
Laois man Colin Donnery, Group CEO of FRS Co-Op, has received a top European recruitment honour for the second year running.
This is after the...
Almost 7,000 households in Laois to benefit from €924 Fuel Allowance
Almost 7,000 households in Laois are to benefit from the Fuel Allowance as payments under the scheme commenced yesterday.
Laois TD Sean Fleming welcomed the...
‘No injuries’ as Laois emergency services respond when tractor enters grand canal
Laois emergency services were called into action last night when a tractor entered the Grand Canal near Vicarstown.
The driver was transporting a load when...
In Pictures: Clonad GAA marks Culture Night with screening of An Cailín Ciúin
On Friday, September 19, the Clonad GAA clubhouse was filled with warmth and community spirit they marked Culture Night.
This was done with a memorable...
In Pictures: Laois turns out in force to mark Memory Walk in aid of...
A huge crowd turned out in Laois yesterday to mark World Alzheimer’s Day.
Ballyroan-Abbey GAA club was the venue for a Memory Walk which took...
In Pictures: Cycle in Dunmore Wood for Laois launch of European Mobility Week
Laois PPN, in collaboration with Healthy Laois, hosted the launch event for European Mobility Week.
This year's theme emphasizes the importance of reducing car dependency...
Laois County Council shortlisted for three Public Sector Digital Transformation awards
Laois County Council has been shortlisted for this year’s Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards in three categories.
The awards recognise and celebrate excellence and innovation...
Local frustration with TII comes to the fore again
Not for the first time, members of Laois County Council expressed their utter frustration with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) at a meeting this week.
The...
Electric Picnic organisers urged to engage more with council ahead of 2026 event
A Laois County Councillor has urged Electric Picnic organisers to engage more with the local authority ahead of the 2026 festival.
Cllr Aisling Moran was...
Laois County Council set to host international climate gathering with an array of well...
Laois County Council has been named as the host organisation for the upcoming Climate Carnival 2025, taking place at Ballintubbert Gardens and House.
Over two...
In Pictures: A day of fun and connection at Heywood Community School
Heywood Community School proudly hosted its inaugural “Heywood Unplugged” Multi-Activity Day recently.
This was a vibrant celebration of student wellbeing, teamwork, and school spirit.
The event...
Senator calls on Minister to ‘step in’ as Laois nursing home residents ‘face losing...
Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has called on the Minister for Health and the HSE to urgently intervene in the case of a Laois...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Institute celebrates record graduate numbers with dual ceremonies
Portlaoise Institute proudly celebrated the achievements of its students recently, hosting two graduation ceremonies at the Killeshin Hotel.
The dual events were held to accommodate...
Laois Partnership Company launches survey ‘on making the county a better place to live’
Your local development company, Laois Partnership Company (LPC), is seeking the views and opinions of the people of Laois in forming its new strategic...
Hospitality and tourism businesses in Laois encouraged to join free communications workshop
A workshop focusing on Communicating your Hospitality and Tourism Business’ Green and Sustainability Credentials will take place on Tuesday, September 30 from 10am to...
Clonad GAA club to host a Special Culture Night Screening of award winning film
Clonad GAA Club is set to celebrate Culture Night 2025 with a unique community event that promises an unforgettable evening of film, music, and...
Laois County Council vote not to nominate any candidate for presidential election
Laois County Councillors have voted not to nominate any candidate to give them the opportunity to run for President of Ireland.
Independent candidate Gareth Sheridan...
LIVE BLOG: Presidential candidates seek nomination from Laois County Council
It is a big day in Laois County Council as candidates seeking nomination to be able to run for president of Ireland are here.
Laois...
