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...
New Laois tourism attraction opens its doors following €250,000 Fáilte Ireland investment
Making Tracks, a low carbon, slow tourism enterprise, located in Ballybrophy, comprising of glamping, horse drawn wagon tours and Irish Country House hostel is...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school wins prestigious AIMS Award for Grease
St Mary’s CBS, Portlaoise, has been honoured with a coveted AIMS Award for their outstanding 2025 production of Grease.
The chairman of AIMS, Gerry Sweeney,...
40 years of Spink Comhaltas celebrated in book available in local libraries
Spink Comhaltas celebrated 40 years in 2023 and to mark this milestone, a history of the branch was researched and published at the end...
Embrace FARM launches new supports for bereaved children and young adults
Embrace FARM, the agricultural charity supporting farm families across Ireland since 2014, is launching a variety of new support services specifically designed to help...
Clonaslee Show cancelled amid fears of weekend washout
The poor weather forecast for the weekend has claimed its first victim with the news that the Clonaslee Show has been cancelled.
The long-running and...
Fundraiser launched for three-year-old Laois boy following devastating cancer diagnosis
A fundraiser has been launched for a three-year-old Laois boy and his family after he was diagnosed with cancer.
The young man in question is...
In Pictures: All smiles as Portlaoise Comhaltas host All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil celebration night
Portlaoise Comhaltas celebrated their recent amazing Fleadh achievements on Friday September 5 at The Heath Golf Club with a night of music, song and...
Laois woman presents €1m cheque after run with showbiz pal Colin Farrell
Emma Fogarty has handed over €1million to EB charity Debra – almost a year after her brave Dublin Marathon fundraiser with Hollywood star Colin...
Laois man set to complete Dublin Marathon to raise funds following father’s cancer diagnosis
A well known Laois man is set to run the Dublin City Marathon in October to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
Portlaoise's Jack...
Trilogy Triathlon Club set to mark 21st anniversary with Celebration Night
Trilogy Triathlon Club are celebrating their 21st anniversary this year and are putting plans in place to mark the occasion.
The club are holding a...
In Pictures: Laois event showcases year-round benefits of hedgerow management
Laois County Council in collaboration with the Heritage Council held a community event during Hedgerow Week.
This brought together landowners, conservationists, educators and public to...
Final details announced as Laois Pride Festival 2025 now underway
Midlands LGBT+ Project and Laois Pride have announced final details of the fourth Laois Pride Festival.
Laois Pride parade and festival is taking place currently...
Much loved Portlaoise cafe announces closure after almost 12 years
The Pantry Café, a much-loved fixture in the Portlaoise community, has closed its doors after nearly 12 years of business.
Located on Market Square and...
Laois County Council set date for when presidential hopefuls can seek their nomination
Laois County Council have set a date for when those seeking a nomination to run for President of Ireland can address them.
LaoisToday understands that...
Free travel for children extended to U-9s in Laois
The new TFI Child Leap Card has extended free travel in Laois across TFI services for children between 5 and 8 years of age.
Speaking...
Fr David Vard to be officially appointed as Parish Priest of Stradbally
Fr David Vard is set to be officially appointed as the Parish Priest of Stradbally early next month.
The announcement was made by Bishop Denis...
Laois set to unite for Memory Walk to mark World Alzheimer’s Day
Laois will proudly host an Alzheimer’s Memory Walk this year as part of the nationwide Alzheimer’s Memory Walk. taking place on Sunday, September 21,...
Laois County Council launches consultation on Local Biodiversity Action Plan and community funding opportunity
Laois County Council is calling for participation in the consultation for the Laois Local Biodiversity Plan.
A Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) provides a strategic framework...
Uisce Eireann confirms completion of essential water network upgrades in Mountmellick
Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) has announced the successful completion of essential water network upgrades in Mountmellick.
This, they say, marks a significant milestone for the...
Young Laois girl set to donate 14 inches of her hair to children’s charity
A young Laois girl is all set to donate 14 inches of her hair to a children's charity and has launched a fundraiser.
10-year-old Grace...
Three students from Laois set to compete at WorldSkills Ireland 2025
WorldSkills Ireland, Ireland’s leading event dedicated to promoting skills, apprenticeship careers, and workplace opportunities for young people is taking place later this month.
The event...
In Pictures: Laois LEO puts on the style for third high profile Women In...
Style was the order of the day at the most recent hugely successful Women in Business event organised by Laois Local Enterprise Office (LEO).
The...
‘It’s a very unfair system. We work equally as hard as everyone else’ –...
'Enough is enough' - that was the call from the large group of the school secretaries and caretakers who were on the picket line...
Laois family to host fundraising coffee morning in memory of beloved son and brother
A Laois family are set to host a fundraising coffee morning in memory of their late son and brother who passed away suddenly in...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College welcomes milestone First Year group
Portlaoise College welcomed 192 new first-year students through its doors this September, marking a significant milestone in the school’s history.
With this intake, the student...
Details confirmed for the fourth edition of the Laois Pride Festival
Midlands LGBT+ Project and Laois Pride have announced final details of the fourth Laois Pride Festival.
Laois Pride parade and festival is taking place from...
