Laois businesman elected chairman of forestry group
Forest Industries Ireland has announced that a Laois businessman has been elected as its chairman.
Mark Sheeran, Managing Director of Laois company CJ Sheeran Ltd,...
The CUBE Shortlisted for Irish Planning Institute Awards 2025
The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence has been shortlisted for the prestigious Irish Planning Institute (IPI) Planning Awards 2025 in the Climate Action...
News in Brief: Laois Businesses invited to Government Supply Expo; 88 derelict buildings refurbished...
Laois Businesses invited to Government Supply Expo
Local businesses, suppliers, and entrepreneurs are being invited to attend "one of the most important procurement events of...
Almost 50 fewer pubs in Laois than in 2005, with 2,100 closures nationwide over...
There are almost 50 fewer pubs operating in Laois than there were in 2005, a decrease of over 30% over the past two decades.
With...
In Pictures: After 43 years on Railway Street – Nolan Locksmiths has moved to...
After 43 years in Railway Street Nolan Locksmiths have moved to a spanking new unit in Lyster Square in Downtown Portlaoise (R32 PA09).
The move...
Laois stores honoured at SPAR 365 Customer Care awards
Two Laois stores were honoured at the recent SPAR 365 Standards Customer Care Programme for achieving exceptional standards in retailing, which was held in...
Joint Local Area Plan for Portarlington takes one step closer with focus on public...
The Joint Local Area Plan (JLAP) draft for Portarlington has been ratified by Laois County Council this week.
The Elected Members convened in Council Chambers...
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...
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...
New car sales continue to rise in Laois as Electric Vehicles maintain steady increases...
There were 71 new cars sold in Laois during May, up a remarkable 69% from the 42 sold in the same month of 2024...
Full list of properties sold in Laois during April as average house prices begin...
There were 89 residential properties sold in Laois during April according to the Property Price Register, a decrease of just over 4% on the...
In Pictures: Laois LEO host successful Women in Business event
Local Enterprise Office Laois held another Women in Business event last week as part of a series of events in 2025 to support female...
In Pictures: Laois County Council hosts first ever county-wide funding roadshow
Laois County Council and its Regeneration team hosted an inaugural funding roadshow held on Thursday at Bloom HQ, Mountrath.
The event attracted a full house...
Iconic Portlaoise bar is put up for sale
One of Portlaoise's best-known bars has been put up for sale.
Most recently trading as Nanny Kelly's, the Main Street premises formerly known as Egan's...
Laois business all set for National Enterprise Awards final
A Creative production company from Ballinakill is set to compete with the country’s best small businesses as one of the finalists for the National...
Portlaoise restaurant shuts its doors just over a year after opening with landmark building...
Portlaoise bar and restaurant Nanny Kelly's has closed its doors for business this week, just a year after opening.
Located in the old Egan's premises...
In Pictures: Laois Chamber Awards a huge success as the best of Laois business...
The Laois Business Awards 2025, hosted by Laois Chamber Alliance in partnership with Laois County Council, returned in spectacular style on Friday night in...
Leading Laois firm announces significant expansion in Leinster with new merger
A leading Laois corporate accountancy practise is set for significant expansion with the announcement that it has merged with another large firm in Leinster.
Portlaoise...
Several commercial planning applications lodged including numerous changes to Stradbally solar farm
The Planning Authorities at Laois County Council have received a number of recent applications for commercial developments across the county.
East Laois Solar Farm Ltd...
Finalists announced across 14 categories in this year’s Laois Business Awards
A range of Laois businesses, and individuals, have been announced as finalists in this year's Laois Business Awards.
The black-tie awards dinner is being held...
Ballinakill business set to represent Laois at National Enterprise Awards
Make & Share Limited, a creative production agency based in Ballinakill, will represent Laois at the National Enterprise Awards which will be held in...
New car market in Laois sees significant rise during March as Electric Vehicles continue...
There were 189 new cars sold in Laois during March, up a remarkable 39% from the 136 sold in the same month of 2024...
Investment, tourism and Laois diaspora all highlighted as Laois County Council visit New York
Representatives of Laois County Council returned from their annual St Patrick's weekend trip to New York in good spirits, confident that they have bolster...
Laois man’s company announces acquisition by Grafton Group for €31.6 million
HSS Hire Group PLC have reached an agreement with Chadwicks Group whereby parent company Grafton Group plc will acquire HSS Hire Ireland.
HSS Hire Ireland...
Laois winners of Irish Restaurant Awards announced
A total of 18 Laois winners were crowned out at the Leinster section of the Irish Restaurant Awards held in Naas last night.
Over 1,000...
Upward trend continues for new car sales in Laois despite a 15% nationwide decline
There were 205 new cars sold in Laois during the second month of the year, up over 4% from the 196 sold in February 2024...
In Pictures: More than 60 jobs to be created as €16 million steel fabrication...
It was an exciting day in Junction 17's National Enterprise Park as a Laois company officially unveiled its brand new €16 million facility.
Midland Steel,...
Local Enterprise Week: Pádraic O Máille on ‘how to achieve more for your business...
All across the country this week, a range of events have been organised as part of Local Enterprise Week.
Organised by the Local Enterprise Office...
Planning permissions sought for new guesthouse in Laois town
Laois County Council are in the process of reviewing a recent planning application that would see new tourist accommodation developed in the county.
A joint...
