‘We’re All In This Together’ – Portlaoise College TY students take centre stage for...
Portlaoise College’s Transition Year students are set to take to the stage with their highly anticipated production of High School Musical.
The performances will take...
Stradbally Tractor and Truck Run returns on Sunday, February 1
After the roaring success of last year's event, a Tractor and Truck Run will be held once again in Stradbally this year on Sunday,...
In Pictures: Memorial bench unveiled to honour Laois’s first Special Olympic medalist
There was a very special event in Castletown over the weekend as a memorial bench in honour of Laois's first Special Olympic medalists was...
Laois student named runner up in national Lions Club Youth Ambassador Award 2026
A young Laois student has been named as the runner up in the national Lions Club Youth Ambassador Award competition.
The Youth Ambassador competition is...
Laois Heritage Society announces details of Annual General Meeting
The Laois Heritage Society will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, January 22, at 8pm in The Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
The aim of...
Laois TD tells Taoiseach to Taoiseach to ‘stop dancing around the Occupied Territories Bill’
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley told Micheál Martin in the Dail to bring forward the Occupied Territories Bill.
The Laois TD wants Ireland ban trade...
‘In Laois, house prices are up, rents are up, homelessness is up and notices...
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has urged the government to take action to assist those in the 'squeezed middle to get secure accommodation'.
Deputy Stanley...
Portlaoise College students explore the life and art of Casimir Markievicz at the Royal...
Fifth and Sixth year students in Portlaoise College had the wonderful opportunity to attend the launch of the travelling panel exhibition Casimir Markievicz: A...
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise announces appointment of new General Manager
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has announced the appointment of Eileen Burke as the new Hospital Manager.
Eileen brings nearly two decades of experience in healthcare...
Laois benefits from EU Just Transition Fund Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme
Fáilte Ireland have announced that a further 17 projects, worth over €5.5 million, were awarded funding through the EU Just Transition Fund Regenerative Tourism...
Second winner of the week as Laois player successful in latest lotto draw
A Lotto player from Laois has scooped €38,052 after matching five numbers and the bonus in the most recent draw.
The latest winner purchased their...
ESB Networks to boost energy awareness with two Laois schools taking part in Weather...
ESB Networks has announced the expansion of its Weather Watch Schools Programme, which has seen strong uptake from schools in Laois.
ESBN Weather Watch is...
In Pictures: Knock Vintage Club Men’s Shed host successful open evening
Knock Vintage Club Men's Shed hosted a successful open evening at their premises recently.
Laois TD Sean Fleming, Cathaoirleach Barry Walsh, Cllr Caroline Dwane-Stanley, IFA...
No occupational therapy for children in Laois as HSE do ‘not have approval to...
Local Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has slammed the fact that there is no occupational therapy for children and young people in Laois.
Occupational therapy...
Laois TD welcomes the re-opening of the Chinese markets to Irish beef
Laois TD Willie Aird has welcomed the news that Chinese markets have been re-opened to Irish beef.
The market had been closed since September 2024,...
Four new additional special classes announced for Laois primary and secondary schools
Four new additional special classes have been announced for four Laois primary and secondary schools.
Our Ladys Meadows Durrow, Presentation Primary Portarlington and Scoil Phádraig...
In Pictures: Homecoming celebration for Stripe Young Scientist runner-up Joshua Corbett
St. Mary’s CBS, Portlaoise celebrated the outstanding achievement of Sixth Year student Joshua Corbett, who was named Runner-Up Overall Individual at the Stripe Young...
Search on for the winner after Laois player scoops €49k prize in National Lotto
A Lotto player in Laois is celebrating a windfall of €49,071 after matching five numbers and the bonus in Saturday’s Lotto draw.
The winning Quick...
Laois childcare to reopen on Monday following two days of forced closure
A Laois childcare facility will reopen on Monday after it was forced to close last Thursday.
Sonas Mountmellick Community Childcare, the impacted provider, were forced...
Laois childcare facility ‘hopefully’ set to reopen on Monday following forced closure
A Laois childcare facility will 'hopefully' reopen on Monday after it was forced to close last Thursday.
Sonas Mountmellick Community Childcare is the impacted provider...
Laois students from Heywood and Thurles win awards at at Stripe Young Scientist of...
It has been a magical week for Laois students at the Stripe Young Scientist of the Year Exhibition - and the good news keeps...
The Great Heath Run set to make its return next weekend
The countdown is on for the much anticipated race The Great Heath Run which takes place Sunday, January 18.
The event will once again start...
New year will bring ‘more secure water supply for Durrow’ says Uisce Eireann
It’s set to be a busy start to the new year on the Derry Road, Durrow, with Uisce Éireann crews on site from next...
Laois student scoops two major awards at Stripe Young Scientist of the Year Exhibition
A young Laois student has been crowned runner up in the Stripe Young Scientist of the year for 2026.
Joshua Corbett, a Sixth Year student...
Laois childcare facility forced to close indefinitely following ‘administrative issue with registration’
Parents have been left in a state of limbo today following the announcement that a Laois childcare facility has been forced to close 'indefinitely'.
Sonas...
Laois Councillor hits out as grant for Laois Leisure delayed by almost two years
A grant on offer to publicly accessibly swimming pools has faced long delays, according to Cllr Vivienne Phelan, who is also a board member...
Portlaoise Hospital issues public appeal following ‘increasing numbers’ of people requiring admission
Portlaoise Hospital have released a statement following 'increasing numbers' of admissions in recent days.
The spike in flu cases has put pressure on the A&E...
Laois secondary school launches fundraising campaign to purchase new bus
Portlaoise College has launched a new fundraising initiative, Step Up for the School Bus, with the aim of raising €100,000 to purchase a much-needed...
In Pictures: €100k raised as The Heath GAA host successful Lip Sync Battle fundraiser
The community of The Heath came together in the Heitage Hotel in Killenard on Friday night for a Lip Sync Battle that raised a...
History made as four Dunamase College students qualify for finals of Stripe Young Scientist...
Four students from Dunamase College have qualified for the prestigious STRIPE Young Scientist Exhibition, which will take place in the RDS, Dublin, from January...
