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...
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...
Young Laois man set to do skydive to raise money for Youth Suicide Prevention...
A young Laois man is setting out to raise awareness and crucial funds for Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland by completing a Skydive For Life.
Darragh...
Three groups from Heywood CS selected to present at finals of Stripe Young Scientist...
Three groups from Heywood Community School are part of 600 finalists who were selected from 1500 initial entries to showcase at the finals of...
Planning approval secured for Midlands Hospice which will secure palliative care for patients in...
Offaly County Council has officially approved planning permission for a 20-bed Midlands Specialist Palliative Care Unit on Arden Lane.
This, according to the HSE, marks...
In Pictures: Laois Leaving Cert students complete memorable trip to Paris
18 Leaving Cert French students from Heywood CS, along with Ms O'Shea and Ms Guest flew to Paris just before Christmas.
There, the students got...
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise welcomes first Laois baby of 2026
Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise welcomed the first Laois baby of 2026 in the early hours of January 1.
A beautiful baby girl, Anwen, was born...
Dail hears how Laois pensioner, who is also a cancer patient, was refused heating...
The Dail has heard how a Laois pensioner, who is also a cancer patient, was refused a grant to heat their home recently.
The matter...
Laois TD accuses the government of ‘breaking the law’ over Assessment of Needs situation
A Laois TD has pressed the government to take action to address the 'unacceptable waiting times' for children to have an assessment of need...
Tractor Runs planned for St Stephen’s Day in Ballyroan and New Year’s Day in...
Two Laois villages have announced plans to host events on St Stephen's Day and New Year's Day.
Up first, you will have the chance to...
Knockbeg unveil fundraising plans as work begins on €500,000 multi-pitch facility
Knockbeg College have unveiled fundraising plans for their brand new multi-pitch playing facility.
Speaking to LaoisToday, principal John Maye explained how the new two-pitch development...
Laois County Council confirm details of out of hours service for Christmas period
Laois County Council have confirmed details of their out of hours service for the Christmas period.
Laois County Council will close to the public from...
13 Laois schools awarded €29,006 for sustainable development projects
€29,006 has been awarded to 13 Laois schools for sustainable development projects.
These schools successfully proposed their 2025/2026 sustainability projects for funding under the Education...
870 children in Laois and Offaly stuck in ‘long Assessment of Needs backlog’
Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has warned that families in Laois and Offaly are facing unacceptable delays in securing an Assessment of Need for...
Mountmellick and Ballinakill receive €644k in funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Mountmellick and Ballinakill have been approved for funding under the government’s Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
According to Laois TD Sean Fleming, both areas are...
In Pictures: History made as first ever ‘toy swap’ in Laois a big success
The first-ever Toy Swap in Laois was held on Saturday, 20 December 2025 in St Mary Hall in Portlaoise.
Families from across the county attended...
In Pictures: Laois PPN presents Climate Action Project at IEN Winter Conference
Laois PPN were honoured to present on the Laois PPN Climate Action Project at the recent Irish Environmental Network (IEN) Winter Conference.
This took place...
In Pictures: Creative painting project ‘Through Our Eyes’ launched at Portlaoise Library
A unique creative painting project titled “Through Our Eyes” was officially launched at Portlaoise Library on December 18.
This brought together education, healthcare, and industry...
Laois County Council sells final industrial enterprise site in Portarlington for €170,000
Laois County Council have decided to sell the final of four industrial enterprise sites in Portarlington for a sum of €170,000.
The site, measuring 0.476...
Portlaoise woman chosen to represent Polish community in the ‘Beyond Borders’ campaign
Kasjana Jatkowska from Portlaoise has been selected from the 125,000 members of the Polish diaspora in Ireland to represent the community in a national...
€465,000 available for community climate action projects in Laois but deadline fast approaching
€465,000 has been approved for Community Action Projects in Laois - so says Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming.
These grants are available to organisations such...
Ballyadams NS to host their first ever Christmas Tractor and Truck run this weekend
Ballyadams NS Parents Council are hosting a first ever Christmas Tractor and Truck Run this Sunday, December 21, and all are welcomed to participate...
Laois farmers to benefit from Straw Incorporation Measure and schools to be added to...
Farmers in Laois will receive €294,340.30 under the Straw Incorporation Measure which delivers real benefits to farming families, said Fine Gael TD, Willie Aird.
Deputy...
Science and innovation the winners as Colaiste Iosagain host annual Sci-Fest event
Coláiste Íosagáin hosted their annual SciFest@School competition earlier this month and it proved a big success once again.
Transition year students displayed with pride and...
Clonaslee High Nelly club announce plans for BUMBLEance fundraiser and open day
Clonaslee High Nelly Club have a very special festive day planned in Clonaslee this Friday, December 19.
The boys and girls in the playschool have...
