Italy, France and Spain – Portlaoise College’s Erasmus Programme proves a big success
This year, Portlaoise College took part in a successful Erasmus+ Programme which has proved to be a massive success.
The Laois secondary school partnered with...
Cruinniú na nÓg: Abbeyleix celebrate 250 years plus events in Portlaoise, Mountrath, Castletown and...
The annual Cruinniú na Óg took place at locations across Laois last week.
Hosted on Saturday June 7, we bring you pictures from events in...
€165,000 funding boost announced to support over 130 community groups across Laois
132 groups all across County Laois, each wide-ranging and rooted in their communities, have this week received a boost in funding support.
The investment, made...
Stradbally Community Choir all set for latest performance in aid of Kolbe Special School
The Stradbally Community Choir are all set for their latest performance which is in aid of Kolbe Special School.
Kavanagh's in Portlaoise is the venue...
Judging day approaches as Abbeyleix gears up to represent Ireland on the international stage
Abbeyleix is gearing up to represent Ireland on the international stage in the prestigious Communities in Bloom International Challenge 2025.
Communities in Bloom was established...
Cruinniú na nÓg: Events in Portarlington, Mountmellick and Stradbally
The annual Cruinniú na Óg took place at locations across Laois last week.
Hosted on Saturday June 7, we bring you pictures from events in...
Almost €600,000 announced for home improvements for older people and people with Disabilities
€592,189 has been allocated for funding for home improvements for older people and people with disabilities in Laois.
So says Laois TD Sean Fleming who...
Laois County Council set to complete purchase of the former cinema in Portarlington
Laois County Council are set to complete the purchase of the former cinema in Portarlington.
This is according to Independent Councillor Aidan Mullins who confirmed...
Miss Laois all set to battle it out at 77th Miss Ireland Final this...
Robin Farrell from Rathdowney will represent Laois in the 2025 Miss Ireland Final coming up on June 14 at The Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim,...
‘Community as a Superpower’ seminar will explore ways to build inclusive, welcoming communities in...
Laois Integration Network (LIN) and Laois Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT) are organising a joint inclusivity initiative to explore ways to build inclusive, welcoming...
In Pictures: Laois group takes part in ‘Handitandem’ helping people with physical disabilities to...
A Laois group has taken part in an initiative which offers people with physical disabilities the chance to skydive from 10,000 feet.
Inspired by a...
Ireland on foot: Laois teenager among four students taking ‘steps against cancer’ in mammoth...
A young Laois person is among four teenagers who are walking from Mizen Head in Cork to Malin Head in Donegal in aid of...
After a one year absence, the Laois Walks Festival is set to return for...
After a one year absence, the Laois Walks Festival is set to return with events throughout July.
The annual walking festival ran for 18 consecutive...
In Pictures: National Nature Hero Award for rural Laois primary school
Scoil Fionntain Naofa, Shanahoe, Abbeyleix have been announced as the recipients of a Nature Hero award for the school year 2024-2025.
This national award is...
Laois Scór na bPáistí and Laois Poc Fada to be held in Mountrath on...
Laois Scór na bPáistí
Laois Scór na bPáistí returns for 2025 and the announcement has been made that this year's event will take place in...
In Pictures: ‘Sunset Cycle’ event held as part of Bike Week proves a big...
Laois PPN in collaboration with SVT Activity & Wellness Hub, welcomed a large number of PPN Member Group attendees to ‘Sunset Cycle’ event recently.
This...
Money for GAA club, athletics club, development association and secondary school under Community Recognition...
A GAA, athletics club, development association and secondary school have received funding under the latest round of the Community Recognition Fund.
The fund was set...
HIQA halts admissions to Laois nursing home following RTE Investigates programme
HIQA have halted new admission to the Laois nursing home featured in last night’s RTE Investigates programme.
There was widespread shock and outrage last night...
LOETB and Dunamase College one step closer to new 1,000-pupil secondary school in Portlaoise
The Laois Offally Educate Together Board (LOETB) have submitted a planning application with Laois County Council to build a new 1,000-pupil school in Portlaoise.
The...
‘Snail’s pace’ of Laois flood relief schemes and ‘escalating cost’ raised in the Dail
Independent Republican TD for Laois, Brian Stanley, raised the situation surrounding three flood relief schemes planned for the county in the Dail recently.
Addressing Minister...
Outrage and anger as shocking treatment of elderly people at Laois nursing home highlighted...
There is anger and outrage tonight following the airing of an episode of RTE Investigates which featured a Laois nursing home.
RTE reporters went undercover...
In Pictures: Laois abuzz for ‘World Bee Day’ as part of National Biodiversity Week...
Laois PPN and Dunamaise Beekeepers Association recently hosted a 'World Bee Day' event during National Biodiversity Week 2025, as part of Laois PPNs Climate...
Eight Laois schools recognised for ‘outstanding environmental efforts’ at Green-Schools Awards 2025
Eight schools from across Laois were recognised for their outstanding environmental efforts at the recent Green-Schools Awards ceremony held in Kilkenny.
The ceremony celebrated the...
Uisce Éireann announce improved water network for Mountmellick which ‘will deliver a more secure and...
An improved water network has been announced for a major Laois town which Uisce Éireann say "will deliver a more secure and reliable water...
Two Laois students finish runners-up in Generation Apprenticeship competition for green skills and creativity
Two Mountmellick learners have received a prestigious national award showcasing the innovation and green skills of the nation’s next generation of talent.
Adam Leahy and...
Laois TD introduces Dáil Bill to ‘protect householders’ who live nearby ‘huge’ Wind Turbines
A Laois TD has introduced a Bill in the Dáil this week that would "protect householders" in counties where "huge" Wind Turbines are planned.
Independent...
Portlaoise College leads the way with first-of-its-kind LOETB All-Stars sporting initiative
An innovative and inclusive sports initiative has taken flight this year, thanks to Portlaoise College.
The LOETB All Stars, the first event of its kind,...
News in Brief: Over €1.25 million awarded to Laois schools for and almost €90,000...
Over €1.25 million awarded to Laois schools for 'continued learning of digital technologies'
Over €1.25 million has been awarded to Laois schools to "support young...
Laois TD raises concerns over age-limit for school bus drivers
Deputy Brian Stanley has taken to the Dail to raise an issue regarding the ban on over-70's being allowed to drive under the school...
A picture paints a thousand words – Laois student beautifully showcases the importance of...
A student from St Fiacc’s National School, Graiguecullen, was among the big winners at an annual awards ceremony held in Dublin recently.
Tia Keating, a...
