Coronavirus: Three further deaths and 606 new cases as one million vaccines per month...
There have been three further Coronavirus-related deaths and 606 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of the deaths reported...
‘Absolutely vital that we see immediate nationwide access to cancer services’ says local TD
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, says it is 'absolutely vital that we see immediate nationwide access to cancer services'.
She raised the urgent need...
Six million litres of water saved in Laois due repair works
There have been major reductions in the amount of water being wasted through leaks in Laois in recent times.
Over 6 million litres of water,...
Laois children forced to travel to Athlone for eye clinic service
Laois children are being forced to travel to Athlone to avail of an eye clinic services.
The eye clinic service originally took place in Portlaoise...
Coronavirus: 18 further deaths and 683 new cases as walk-in test centres established
There have been 18 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 683 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of the deaths reported...
BREAKING: Emergency services on the scene as former Laois shopping centre on fire
Emergency services are attending the scene of a fire at a former shopping centre in Laois.
The blaze broke out on the Mountrath Road on...
Planning permission granted for new €24 million Garda station in Portlaoise
The Office of Public Works has granted planning permission for a brand new Garda station in Portlaoise.
The €24 million plan, which was submitted in...
Meeting between Laois school and Education Minister to take place this week
Minister for Education Norma Foley will meet with officials from Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix to discuss the many structural problems that exist with the...
Portlaoise CBS group named winners at Laois Student Enterprise Awards
A group from Portlaoise CBS have been named the winners of the Laois Student Enterprise Awards for 2021.
Colm Byrne, Adam Ramsbottom and Aaron Dooley...
Fundraiser launched for family of late Laois man following tragic passing
A fundraiser has been launched for the family of a young Laois man following his tragic passing.
On Saturday, Gardaí launched a search for the...
Coronavirus: 24 further deaths and 371 new cases as Education Minister says school outbreaks...
There have been 24 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 371 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
12 deaths occurred in...
Laois TD launches ‘Community Wealth Building Proposal’ aimed at assisting rural economic development
TD Brian Stanley has launched Sinn Féin’s proposals for 'Community Wealth Building' in Laois and Offaly.
According to Mr Stanley, this is a 'powerful model'...
Coronavirus: One further death and 520 new cases as EU Commissioner predicts July reopening...
There have been one further Coronavirus-related death and 520 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Eight of the cases...
Gardai carrying out ‘search operation’ at house in Laois as part of murder investigation...
Gardai and forensics are carrying out a search of a house today in connection with the murder investigation of a missing Laois man.
William Delaney,...
Road in Laois town facing ‘six more months’ of closure
A road in a Laois town faces six more months of closure as major flood relief measures are required.
Sinn Fein Councillor for Portarlington, Aidan...
Barry Cowen calls for more localised communication as Covid rates in Offaly the worst...
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois-Offaly, Barry Cowen is calling on the HSE and NPHET to increase detailed local communications to areas were Covid-19 cases...
Warm welcome as Slieve Bloom Outdoor Amenities get €270,000 in funding
There has been a warm welcome from local politicians following the announcement of funding of €270,000 for the Slieve Bloom Outdoor Recreation Infrastucture scheme.
"This...
Laois TD seeks ‘clarity on Citywest Hotel contract as costs hit almost €25m’
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called for full clarity around the HSE’s contract with the Citywest Hotel complex.
According to the Chair of the...
Sadness at death of highly-respected Raef Scott, a former teacher in Ballyfin College
There is widespread sadness at the sudden death of Raef Scott from Ballyfin, a highly-regarded former teacher in Ballyfin College.
Late of Brindle Lodge, Esker,...
Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 769 new cases – 10 of them in Laois
There have been two further Coronavirus-related deaths and 769 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Ten of the cases...
Weekend Read: Remembering the Barrowhouse Ambush of 1921
As we make our way to the end of the Decade of Centenaries, we are reminded of events in our history that are widely...
Works to begin on boosting supply and water pressure in Laois town next week
Irish Water will undertake essential watermain improvement works to safeguard the water supply and increase water pressure to homes and businesses in Stradbally.
From Monday...
Coronavirus: Nine further deaths and 525 new cases as changes to construction, sport and...
There have been nine further Coronavirus-related deaths and 525 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
7 deaths occurred in...
Gardai launch appeal to try to locate missing Laois man
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 21-year-old Martin Cermak.
Martin has been missing from the Esker Hills area of Portlaoise...
In Pictures: Novel St Patrick’s Day challenge a huge success
The SVT Activity and Wellness Hub, in Stradbally Vicarstown and Timahoe, enjoyed huge success with a novel event on St Patricks Day.
All local clubs,...
Coronavirus: 10 further deaths and 507 new cases as NIAC recommended AstraZeneca resumption in...
There have been a further 10 Coronavirus-related deaths and 507 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
16 of today’s...
School dental services in Laois have reached ‘crisis’ point
The 'crisis' in the school dental service in Laois has gotten worse - Laois TD Brian Stanley says.
According to the Sinn Fein TD, the...
Sadness as one of Laois’s oldest residents passes away
There is deep sadness in Rathdowney today following the news that Hannah Finane has passed away.
Hannah, who would have been 101 in May, passed...
Two new classrooms for Laois school following funding announcement
Two new classrooms are on the way to The Heath National School following an announcement of additional funding today.
Sean Fleming, Minister of State in...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 582 new cases as EU Regulator says AstraZeneca is...
There have been a further no Coronavirus-related deaths and 582 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
5 of today’s...
