CEO of Ireland’s largest private security firm launches Laois school’s charity calendar
Schoolchildren at Rath NS turned the tables on a former pupil, deciding if they’d put him on the ‘nice or naughty list’ by picking...
Ban on sale of vapes to under 18s set to comes into effect from...
The sale of vapes to people under the age of 18 is set to be banned from this Friday, December 22.
The first element of...
Members of Knockbeg senior football team to dye hair blonde to raise funds for...
Members of the Knockbeg senior football panel are set to dye their hair blonde in a bid to raise funds for breast cancer research.
The...
All Portlaoise CBS affair as finalists confirmed in Laois Senior Debating Cup
It will be an all Portlaoise CBS affair as two teams have charged their way to the Laois Senior Debating Cup final.
Both teams encountered...
Action called for as people in Laois waiting on a driving test for almost...
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is calling on Minister Eamon Ryan to take action regarding long waiting times for driving tests.
Deputy Stanley says...
All systems go as much-loved Christmas tractor run in aid of Laois school confirmed
Clonenagh National School, Mountrath, will hosts its Annual Tractor Run on Thursday, December 28, in Coolrain Village.
This fundraising event has proven to be a...
Pat Critchley: ‘A Coaching Way’ – the importance of a Growth Mindset
The following is an extract from Pat Critchley's new book 'A Coaching Way - Insights, Strategies and Tools for Successful Coaching'
Coaches want their players...
‘When readers tell me they get lost in my books, I know I have...
A Laois man who for many years worked as a detective Garda, has now turned his hand to crime writing.
Ray Croke’s latest book ‘Bitter...
Preparations in place as first ever children’s choir in the Stradbally Parish set to...
Preparations are in full swing as the first ever children's choir in the parish of Stradbally are getting ready for their big performance.
At a...
Renowned writer hosts successful short story workshops in Laois
Following on from the overwhelming success of writer Eileen Casey’s memoir workshops, she returned to Laois recently.
The Arts Office at Laois County Council invited...
Call reiterated for a pedestrian crossing at new Stradbally housing estate
A call for a pedestrian crossing at a new housing estate in Stradbally has been made once again.
Independent Councill Aisling Moran brought forward the...
Large attendance for Rathdowney Town Team’s launch of new Town Centre First Plan
A large group of over 60 people attended the launch of the Rathdowney Town Centre First Plan recently in the Marian Community Centre in...
Killeen community carol service to take place on Friday, December 22
The Killeen Community Carol service will take place on Friday, December 22, in St Abban’s church in Killeen.
The Killeen Community Carol Service began in...
In Pictures: Christmas spirit in full swing at Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix
The Christmas spirit is alive and well across Laois and especially in Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix.
The festivities started last Friday with a Christmas jumper/PJ day.
1st...
‘The Gourmet Garden’ – pop-up restaurant in Laois proves a five-star success
A pop-up restaurant known as "The Gourmet Garden" recently wowed visitors in Heywood Community School, Ballinakill.
The restaurant was the result of a new Transition...
In Pictures: Huge success as two Timahoe NS students crowned Intel Mini Scientist regional...
There was big excitement in Timahoe last week as students Emma Burke and Tomás Ramsbottom from 5th Class in Scoil Mhuire Fatima were crowned...
Timahoe New Year’s Day walk set to take place again – a great way...
The New Year’s Day walk in Timahoe has long been a reliable date in the diary – and though Covid stopped it in its...
28 additional Laois Schools now eligible for Free Hot School Meals Programme
28 additional Laois schools that will now be eligible for the Hot School Meals programme from April 2024.
The announcement was made by Minister for...
Stanley calls on Laois-Offaly TDs to back Sinn Féin bill to ‘prevent more children...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is appealing to TDs in his constituency to 'support emergency action to stem the tide of rising homelessness'.
The...
Laois man raises more than €13,000 following Ultra Marathon in memory of his late...
Jamie Malone from Graiguecullen ran the Longford Ultra Marathon back in August in memory of his friend, Paddy Branagan.
Paddy, also from Graiguecullen, died unexpectedly...
Laois Junior Cert students visit Áras an Uachtaráin and meet President Higgins
A group of Junior Cert students from Portlaoise College embarked on a momentous journey to Áras an Uachtaráin recently.
They were invited along to witness...
Queen of the Ploughing Championships makes presentation to the Cuisle Centre Portlaoise
The Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association, Anna May McHugh, recently made a presentation to the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise.
She presented a cheque...
Inspirational Laois woman completes 250th parkrun to celebrate her 70th birthday
The banks of the Grand Canal at the small picturesque village of Vicarstown were buzzing on Saturday morning where the weekly parkrun had a...
Mountmellick Macra’s Light Up Truck & Tractor Run all set to return
Mountmellick Macra's Light Up Truck & Tractor Run will take place again this year on Saturday, December 16, kick starting Christmas festivities not only...
The ‘Friends’ contribute to a Sensory Room at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital made a donation towards the new Sensory Room in the Paediatric Ward at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
The Friends...
In Pictures: ‘Winter Wander’ around Abbeyleix proves a popular success
Laois PPN Member Groups received a warm welcome for 'Winter Wander', a guided tour of Abbeyleix – winner of Ireland's Tidiest Town 2023.
The guided...
Laois TD calls on government to introduce an ’emergency three-year ban on rent increases’
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has urged the Government to immediately introduce an emergency three-year ban on rent increases for existing and new...
Community Climate Action Project in Laois ‘sparks momentum for change’
The Council Chamber was alight with inspiration and dedication as community leaders and climate enthusiasts gathered for the Community Climate Action Fund project workshop.
Hosted...
Moment in Time: 2009 talent show in Rathdowney will bring back great memories
Our moment in time has a festive theme as we look back to St Fergal’s College Talent Night 2009.
Photographer Alf Harvey was on hand...
Camross Tractor and Truck Run raises €13,000 for a very worthy cause
The annual Camross Tractor and Truck Run took place back in October with €13,000 raised for a charity and a local organisation.
€12,000 was presented...