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Laois author set to host free webinars and online workshops for Brunel University of...
A Laois author is set to host a series of free webinars and online workshops for Brunel University of London.
Helen Cullen, from Portlaoise, has...
Portlaoise College announces Entrance Scholarship award winners for 2025
Two exceptional incoming students have been awarded the prestigious Entrance Scholarships at Portlaoise College for 2025.
This year’s recipients are Rafaels Zemvalds, a pupil at...
In Pictures: Big crowd in attendance as Mountmellick launches Draft Town Centre First Plan
A step-by-step guide has been outlined for members of the community to help their voices be heard following the launch of the Draft Town...
Nine homes available as Laois County Council unveil affordable Purchase Scheme houses in Stradbally
Laois County Council has launched a Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme at Oak Vale Meadows, Stradbally.
This scheme is presented in partnership with Mark Coleman...
Well wishes paid as ‘incredibly hard working’ Laois teacher retires after 28 years of...
It was an emotional occasion in St. Peter’s Church of Ireland Church in Portlaoise on Thursday as a long serving teacher retired.
Jayne Breslin was...
HSE change plans ‘for a third time’ on Mountrath Health Centre
Local Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has said that the HSE have changed plans again for the third time on Mountrath Health Centre.
Outlining the...
WATCH: ‘War to Welcome in The Little Town’ – How Stradbally responded when war...
A lovely event took place in Stradbally Library last night as members of the community came together for a special screening.
'From War to Welcome...
‘Older people were scared and intimidated’ – Laois Councillors react after ‘unauthorised settlement’ finally...
Laois County Council heard how residents in a particular part of the county were left 'intimidated' and 'scared' by the presence of an 'unauthorised...
‘Let’s have a bit of craic’ – First ever Stradbally Parish Picnic set to...
The Parish of Stradbally, which includes Timahoe and Vicarstown, is set to come together this Sunday for a picnic.
Fr David Vard is inviting everyone...
In Pictures: Community comes out in force for Mountrath landscaping and public realm plans
The people of Mountrath turned out in impressive numbers recently for a vibrant and highly engaging Public Information Evening on proposed enhancement works to...
Annual row erupts again as Portlaoise Municipal District elects new chair
You could set your clock by it.
It's that time of year again in Laois County Council when the various chairperson's roles are voted upon.
And...
‘I hope HIQA and the HSE have the guts to come in face us...
It's not too often you have members of Laois County Council in full agreement - but the recent revelations exposed by RTE Investigates on...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Climate Alliance meet for successful creative collaboration
The Portlaoise Climate Alliance, working for a Low Carbon Portlaoise, met for their first bi-annual session of 2025 recently.
With over 35 members, representing 21...
HSE granted planning permission for new modular day-care facility in Abbeyleix despite local reservations
The Health Service Executive (HSE) have been granted planning permission by Laois County Council to instal a temporary single-storey modular unit in Abbeyleix.
The facility...
Mountmellick Credit Union set to reopen Clonaslee branch following significant works
Mountmellick Credit Union has announced that their newly rebuilt office in Clonaslee, will officially reopen for business from Friday, June 20 at 4pm.
This marks...
Cosy choir to celebrate ten-year anniversary with sold-out concert in Mountrath
A Laois choir is set to celebrate ten years with their first ever solo concert in what promises to be a night of "song,...
Planning permission granted for 67-unit development in Portarlington which will finally complete three unfinished...
The Planning Authorities at Laois County Council have recently awarded permission for a major developer to begin construction on a 67-unit project in Portarlington.
Kingscroft...
Third Lidl coming to Laois as planning permission granted for new Supermarket in Graiguecullen...
A third Lidl is coming to Laois after an application for planning permission was recently granted by the local Planning Authorities.
The application is for...
Laois TD hits out at Government, telling Dáil that ‘having vacant homes in the...
A Laois TD has hit out at the Government, telling the Dáil that “having vacant homes in the middle of a housing crisis is...
Portlaoise Library set to host information sessions for renovating vacant and derelict properties
Laois County Council has confirmed the first in a series of public advice sessions in relation to the renovating vacant and derelict properties will...
€125,000 allocated for construction of a space for teenagers in Laois park
The Government has awarded €125,000 to Laois County Council to be allocated to create a space for teenagers.
Laois County Council worked with Laois Comhairle...
Local TD says new rent rules are ‘a recipe for chaos in Laois for...
A Laois TD has said that new rent rules "will lead to a further hike in already sky-high rents," describing the proposed new rules...
Seven-year-old Laois girl Ellie Culleton growing her hair and raising much-needed funds for three...
A young Laois girl has been growing her hair for three charities as she prepare to have it cut next weekend.
Seven-year-old Ellie Culleton from...
Portarlington to host second ‘Gig for Gaza’ to raise money for Palestine Aid
The Anvil Inn Portarlington is set to host a charity gig with all ticket proceeds to go towards Palestine Aid on Sunday next, June...
Making the case for Laois to have its own museum and where it could...
A Laois County Councillor has made the case for the county to have its own museum.
Independent Councillor James Kelly brought forward a motion on...
Italy, France and Spain – Portlaoise College’s Erasmus Programme proves a big success
This year, Portlaoise College took part in a successful Erasmus+ Programme which has proved to be a massive success.
The Laois secondary school partnered with...
Over 2,000 families in Laois to benefit from Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance
It has been confirmed that the Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance has been opened for the upcoming school year.
The scheme provides a once-off payment...
Cruinniú na nÓg: Abbeyleix celebrate 250 years plus events in Portlaoise, Mountrath, Castletown and...
The annual Cruinniú na Óg took place at locations across Laois last week.
Hosted on Saturday June 7, we bring you pictures from events in...
€165,000 funding boost announced to support over 130 community groups across Laois
132 groups all across County Laois, each wide-ranging and rooted in their communities, have this week received a boost in funding support.
The investment, made...
Stradbally Community Choir all set for latest performance in aid of Kolbe Special School
The Stradbally Community Choir are all set for their latest performance which is in aid of Kolbe Special School.
Kavanagh's in Portlaoise is the venue...
