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...
Business Briefing: Midlands Park Hotel, Brexit supports, LinkedIn courses, and much more
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Congratulations to the Midlands Park Hotel on the recent opening of their state-of-the-art facilities in their newly-refurbished Health and Fitness Club.
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The story behind the Dunamaise Arts Centre as it gears up for 25th anniversary...
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, recently caught up with Michelle de Forge, Director of Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise.
On our latest Business Briefing,...
Laois man Ronan Dunne wins ‘Apprentice of the Year’ 2023 award
The National Apprenticeship Office has awarded Portarlington man, Ronan Dunne, Transport Operations and Commercial Driving apprentice - a top category award in the Generation...
Weekend Read: New Laois Chamber Alliance president James McElwee on the potential of Laois
People regularly calling to the house for prescriptions and in one case, for lipstick late at night, are among the memories of the recently...
Business Briefing: Sales & Marketing at The Maldron Hotel Portlaoise, business news, supports and...
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Rasa McMahon, Sales and Marketing Manager with the Maldron Hotel Portlaoise…
Can you tell us a...
Budget 2024: The main points as €14 billion package announced
The Government has announced Budget 2024 which includes a a host of cost-of-living measures.
Below, we have broken down some of the main points and...
Local Enterprise Office Laois hosting ‘an event not to be missed’ in Mountrath
The Local Enterprise Office Laois is holding a drop in clinic next week in Mountrath to help local businesses become more savvy.
The organisers expect...
James McElwee is newly elected President of Laois Chamber Alliance
Laois Chamber Alliance recently held their fourth AGM on the evening of Tuesday, October 3, in SOLAS Eco Garden Shop, Portarlington.
At this AGM, James...
Business Briefing: Featuring Blacknight Solutions, Cellnex Ireland, Choice People and much more
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Congratulations to Laois Chamber Alliance member Blacknight Solutions who recently celebrated their 20th anniversary.
Over the last two decades, Blacknight has supported the growth...
Laois producers scoop 12 medals at prestigious Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards
Food and drink producers, representing Laois Taste, have won a total of 12 medals at the recent Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards.
These awards...
30 years of business and going stronger than ever – Martin Kirwan Haulage
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Martin Kirwan, Managing Director of Kirwan Haulage, located in Kilbricken, Mountrath.
Can you tell us a...
Portlaoise Enterprise Centre – supporting start-ups and growing businesses in Laois
Ms Patricia Frayne, a chartered accountant with vast experience working alongside SMEs and owner-managed businesses, is Centre Co-Cordinator at the Enterprise Centre.
Ms Frayne was...
European Commission announces Laois company as EU Organic Award winners for 2023
A Laois company has been honoured with an EU Organic Award for 2023 by the European Commission.
The Merry Mill, based in Vicarstown and owned...
Laois business set to exhibit at Ploughing Championships as part of Local Enterprise Village
One of Laois’s best small businesses will get a chance to exhibit their business to almost 300,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships this...
Laois man, elected new Irish Road Haulage President, to focus on sustainability and road...
Having recently been elected as the new President of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA), Laois man, Ger Hyland has said he will be...
The Ranch Cabin – unique accommodation with beautiful Slieve Bloom mountain views
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, this week caught up with Iveta Melgaile and Patrick Bowe, owners of The Ranch Cabin, located near Errill.
Tell...
Business Briefing: McKeon Stone, Powerpoint Engineering, Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery and much more
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We are delighted to see Stradbally-based Laois Chamber Alliance member, McKeon Stone, feature in this short film by the Defence Forces.
The film itself...
Interview with Niall Treacy, Manager of Treacy’s Bar & Restaurant – ‘A real family...
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman recently caught up with Niall Treacy, Manager of Treacy’s Bar & Restaurant, located on The Heath.
Tell us a...
Business Briefing: Awards, sponsorship, public transport and much more
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Congratulations to Laois Chamber Alliance member, G’s Gourmet Jams, nominated for three awards in the Preserves category.
The nominations were for their Four Summer...
Laois business awarded prestigious international food and travel award
The Heritage, Killenard has been awarded the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2023.
The award is the highest recognition presented annually to those businesses that...
Laois businesses among the winners at Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards
A number of Laois businesses were among the winners at the Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards held in the Mullingar Park Hotel on Monday...
Business Briefing: People First Credit Union, business news and upcoming events
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Belinda Gyves, Business Development Executive with People First Credit Union, with branches in Athy, Abbeyleix,...
Two Laois students have co-founded a chess technology company based in Portlaoise
Two Laois students have co-founded a brand-new technology company in Portlaoise.
Tarun and Trisha Kanyamarala, former students from Portlaoise College, are the current National Chess...
New Chief Executive Officer appointed by Laois Partnership Company
Laois Partnership Company (LPC) appointed a new Chief Executive Officer earlier this month.
Caroline Lydon has joined the local development company and says she intends...
