Foróige Old Bank Youth Centre set to host Open Night later this month
Foróige Old Bank Youth Centre in Portlaoise is set to host an Open Night later this month.
On Friday, November 21, the doors will be...
Meals on Wheels Service re-established in Portlaoise after securing funding from soon to close...
To better support the county’s older population, the Meals on Wheels service for vulnerable seniors in the Portlaoise area is set to be reintroduced.
The...
Laois Defence Force personnel head for the Lebanon – on what will be one...
Defence Forces personnel from Laois will take part in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), in what is likely to be the...
ESB Networks announces €6.5 million investment to enhance its national training centre in Portlaoise
A €6.5 million investment is to be made in the ESB's Networks Training Centre in Portlaoise.
The official announcement was made yesterday when the site...
Portlaoise woman named as Lidl’s Laois Family Carer of the Year
Gemma Lawlor from Portlaoise has been named the Laois Lidl Family Carer of the Year 2025.
The awards recognise the remarkable commitment, compassion and strength...
Major step forward for Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme as preliminary design stage is complete
Laois County Council, in partnership with and with the approval of the OPW, have announced that the preliminary design of the Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme...
From Mountmellick to Microsoft to Mansion House – Emma McCann named Ireland’s top electrical...
Mountmellick native Emma McCann has been named Electrical Apprentice of the Year at the fourth National Apprentice of the Year Awards in Dublin’s Mansion...
In Pictures: Midlands Regional PPN Meeting Held in Castle Durrow
PPN delegates from across the Midlands Region received a warm welcome to Laois at the stunning Castle Durrow for the latest Midlands Regional Public...
New addiction studies course in Laois launched at Arc Project celebration
A vital boost to supports for Laois people struggling with or recovering from addiction has been announced, with the news that Laois Partnership Company...
Celebration of community pride at Laois County Council Best Estate and Garden awards night
Laois County Council’s annual Best Estate and Garden Awards Night took place recently in the Council Chamber, and proved to be a wonderful celebration...
Award for coach and swim club after heroic efforts save the life of Laois...
A coach and a swimming club have received national awards after their heroic efforts saved the life of a Laois teenager following an incident...
Rehearsals underway as The Heath GAA getting set for Lip Sync Battle
The Heath GAA are set to take to the stage in the New Year as they have officially launched their highly anticipated Lip Sync...
Laois Garda and colleague receive award for bravery after saving a woman from a...
A Laois Garda and his colleague have received a medal for bravery following a ceremony today.
Emo's Nigel Murphy and Garda Conor Treacy were presented...
Famed Laois GAA programme collector hosting Memorabilia Fair this Bank Holiday Monday
Any GAA enthusiasts at a loose end this coming Bank Holiday Monday could do worse than check out a GAA Programme and Memorabilia Fair...
Excitement building as Laois GAA club gear up to host popular ‘Pumpkin Patch’ event...
This October Bank Holiday weekend, a very popular Pumpkin Patch event will take place in the GAA grounds in Clonad.
This will be the sixth...
Government’s endometriosis framework ‘fails to deliver for women and girls’ says Laois Senator
Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has highlighted publication of the Department of Health’s 'National Framework for the Management of Endometriosis in Ireland'.
Endometriosis is a...
Laois County Fire and Rescue Service launches safety campaign on fire in the home
Laois County Fire and Rescue Service have launched their driving training vehicle to promote Community Fire Safety.
The aim of this campaign is to equip...
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns honoured at international awards in Canada
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns were the proud recipients of the 5 Blooms Silver Award at the 2025 Communities in Bloom International Symposium and Awards in...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College celebrates diversity at Intercultural Day 2025
Portlaoise College was alive with colour, flavour, and celebration this week as students, parents and staff came together for the school’s much-loved Intercultural Day.
With...
Heywood Community School return from France following 25th year of exchange programme
Heywood CS have just returned from a superb week spent in France exchanging with French families in Lattes located near Montpellier in the south...
Three Laois retailers named as Gala award winners
Three Laois Gala Retail stores have been named as amongst the best Gala Retail stores in Ireland at the 2025 Gala Retail ‘Delivering the...
Young Laois girl donates 14 inches of her hair to children’s charity and raises...
A young Laois girl has donated 14 inches of her hair to a children’s charity and raised €2,000.
10-year-old Grace Kirwan, who hails from Emo,...
€465,000 in funding available for Laois community groups through Community Climate Action Programme
Phase two of The Community Climate Action Programme fund opens for applications Monday, October 20, with an allocation of €465,000 for Laois.
This fund aims...
Laois school recognised with Irish Heart Foundation award for teaching students lifesaving skills
A Laois school has been recognised with a prestigious Irish Heart Foundation award for training their students in the lifesaving skill of cardiopulmonary resuscitation...
Dunamaise Arts Centre announces new CEO as it enters a ‘new period of creative...
Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer.
Ciara O'Connell, from Waterford, replaces Michelle de Forge who stepped...
In Pictures: Huge excitement as Laois primary school behind Courtwood and St Conleth’s in...
There was great excitement in Rath National School as a number of very special guests made an appearance yesterday.
This weekend is a massive one...
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns announces joint winners of this year’s Pollinator Lawn Art Competition
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns has announced joint winners of this year’s Pollinator Lawn Art Competition.
These are Scoil Mhuire National School and the Keegan Family.
The competition...
New Laois childcare service to open at site of former school following €329,000 funding
A new childcare facility for Laois is set to open its doors at the start of 2026.
This is thanks to a successful funding application...
Budget 2026: All you need to know as Government outline €9.4 billion package
Budget 2026 was unveiled by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue and Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers today.
The €9.4 billion package has been welcomed...
People First Credit Union announced as finalists in four categories at All-Ireland Credit Union...
People First Credit Union has been shortlisted as a finalist in four categories at this year’s All-Ireland Credit Union Awards.
The prestigious national event celebrates...
