Applegreen transforms its Midway Service Area in Portlaoise with €3 million upgrade
Applegreen, one of Ireland’s leading roadside hospitality retailers, has reopened its Midway service area in Portlaoise, which is located at exit 17 on the...
New support hub launched for small and medium businesses
A new National Enterprise Hub has been launched by the Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment Peter Burke TD, something which aims to make...
Ballyfin named Number 1 Resort Hotel in Ireland and UK at Travel and Leisure...
Laois's five-star historic country house hotel, Ballyfin Demesne, has been named the Number 1 Resort Hotel in Ireland and the UK at the 2024...
REVEALED: Most popular new cars sold in Laois during first half of 2024
New car sales figures are up slightly - both nationally and here in Laois; but how are the trends looking after the first half...
Sharp decline in new car sales in June, down 50% nationally and down 64%...
The number of new car sales in Laois saw another sharp decline in June, dropping by 64% compared to the same month in 2023,...
Renewable Energy company planning to connect solar farm to Coolnabacky substation
East Laois Solar Farm Ltd have applied to Laois County Council for planning permission to expand their operations in the Stradbally area.
Included in the...
Lidl hoping to open third location in Laois with new supermarket proposed
Lidl Ireland have made an application to Laois County Council seeking planning permission to construct a third supermarket in the county.
The application is for...
New car sales in Laois decline by almost 50% in May compared to 2023,...
The number of new car sales in Laois saw a sharp decline in May, dropping by over 48% compared to the same month in...
REVEALED: Most popular new cars sold in Laois during first quarter of 2024
New car sales figures are up - both nationally and here in Laois; but how are the trends looking after the first quarter of...
Planning Permission granted for new residential development in Portarlington
Laois County Council have awarded planning permission to Kingscroft Developments Ltd for a residential development in Cooltederry, Portarlington.
The development is to comprise of 67...
Car sales in Laois up slightly in April, while Diesel Electric Hybrids continue significant...
The number of new car sales in Laois rose by 4.5% in April of this year compared to the same month in 2023, according...
€1 Million announced for developments at Laois National Enterprise Park
€1 million investment has been announced for Junction 17 National Enterprise Park Development at Togher in Portlaoise.
The funding, which is part of the European...
Excitement building as Laois students gear up for All-Ireland Enterprise Final set for May
For the first time, the national final for Ireland’s largest student entrepreneurial programme will be held in the Midlands, taking place in the Mullingar...
Sharp decline in new car sales figures for March amid ‘ongoing challenge of transitioning to...
The number of new car sales in Laois fell by over 26% in March of this year compared to the same month in 2023,...
One of Ireland’s largest pub groups set to take over prominent Portlaoise bar
One of Ireland's largest pub groups is set to take over a prominent bar in Portlaoise which recently closed down.
The name 'Nanny Kelly's' appeared...
More new developments given the green light in Portlaoise’s Togher Business Park
Laois County Council have awarded planning permission to two separate companies for a pair of new developments in Togher, Portlaoise.
Allwood Architectural Joinery Ltd have...
‘The best business in town’ is up for sale and attracting ‘heaps of interest’
A Portlaoise business that has been described "the best business in town" is attracting "heaps of interest" LaoisToday has learned.
It emerged in January that...
Laois-native’s luxury clothing line recognised at SETU’s entrepreneurship showcase
Hollianne Phelan, from Portlaoise is the founder of Cotone Collection, a wellness and lifestyle brand focused on creating high-comfort, high-quality sleepwear from natural fabrics.
Hollianne...
Car sales in Laois continue to rise as Electric Vehicles and Petrol-Electric Hybrids see...
The number of new car sales in Laois rose by 21% in February of this year compared to the same period in 2023, according...
Portlaoise bar and restaurant Lilly’s closes – and expected to be put up for...
Well-known Portlaoise venue Lilly's Bar and Kitchen has closed its doors for business - and it's understood the property is to now be put...
€2.6 million in funding allocated to improve education and training facilities in Laois and...
Laois/Offaly Educational Training Board is in line to receive €2,610,000 in funding to further improve and develop the training facilities in Laois and Offaly.
This...
Weekend Read: Laois friends demonstrate drive with new food truck business
At a time when many restaurants are closing their doors, two young Laois men have gone against the grain and are expanding.
El Fuego, a...
Almost 800 Laois businesses owe €12 million in warehoused tax – with Revenue seeking...
A total of 775 Laois businesses have warehoused tax debts, accrued during Covid times, and must enter payment agreements with Revenue from May 1.
The...
From Denis O’Brien to London and back – Meet the New Laois Chamber Alliance...
Last week, Laois Chamber Alliance announced that Jackie Carroll has been appointed as their new CEO.
Succeeding Caroline Hofman, Jackie will aim to boost business...
Career management consultant appointed new CEO of Laois Chamber Alliance
Jackie Carroll has been appointed as the new CEO of Laois Chamber Alliance - succeeding Caroline Hofman.
Laois Chamber Alliance is an umbrella body for...
Established Portlaoise jewellery business is put up for sale
Established Portlaoise business Gerry Browne Jewellers has been put up for sale.
The highly-regarded jewellers, which has a selection of leading brands across jewellery, watches...
Internationally renowned chef set to open restaurant and guesthouse outside Laois town
An internationally renowned chef has announced his intention to open a restaurant and a guesthouse on a site just outside of Abbeyleix.
Cúán Greene, a...
Laois rural pubs hit by lack of taxi services as numbers closing in the...
Not only do rural Laois pubs face the usual challenges of a fall-off in customers due to tougher drink driving laws and the legacy...
Laois successes at Better Farming Awards, held in Killenard’s Heritage Hotel
The inaugural FBD Better Farming Awards were recently held in the magnificent setting of the Heritage Hotel in Killenard, with significant Laois success on...
New CEO of Laois Partnership: ‘The overall aim is to make Laois a better...
“The overall aim of what we do is make Laois a better place to live for all.” That’s the perspective of Caroline Lydon who...
