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...
In Pictures: Despite the pandemic a Laois village got its first ever St Patrick’s...
With St Patrick's Day parades all over the country cancelled again this year, one Laois village managed to buck the trend and have their...
In Pictures: Some great photos from around the county as Laois families celebrate another...
With a bit of luck this will be the last St Patrick's Day we'll have to spend locked down with nowhere to go.
But many...
‘No pesticides’ found in drinking water in Laois in last two years
There have been no pesticides found in drinking water in Laois in 2019 or 2020.
This, according to Irish Water, is 'very good news' but...
Coronavirus: 17 further deaths and 557 new cases as Laois 14-day rate declines once...
There have been a further 17 Coronavirus-related deaths and 557 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Six of today's...
Rotimi honoured to launch ‘Community of Belonging’ initiative in Portlaoise
When Nigerian-born Rotimi Adebari was elected as Mayor of Portlaoise in 2007 he made headlines all over the world.
As the first black mayor in...
There may be no parades but we’re looking for your St Patrick’s Day photos
When the Coronavirus pandemic first struck over a year ago, among the first events to be cancelled were the St Patrick's Day parades.
And St...
Coronavirus: 18 further deaths and 349 new cases as EU regulator says ‘no indication’...
There have been 18 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 349 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
17 deaths occurred in...
Laois artist receives €8,000 from PLATFORM 31 scheme
Laois County Council has announced that artist Ella de Búrca is the Laois recipient of the PLATFORM 31 Scheme.
PLATFORM 31 is a nationwide artist...
Future of Portlaoise town centre to be discussed at public meeting
A meeting on the future of Portlaoise Town Centre will be held by the Green Party next week.
Senator Pippa Hackett, who hails from Geashill...
In Pictures: Well-known Laois woman who was a talented tailoress celebrates turning 100
It was a double celebration in one part of Laois on Mother's Day as one of our oldest inhabitants entered her 100th year.
Mollie Ryan...
Laois duo taking on April challenge in aid of local amenity
Two Laois people are set to embark on a major challenge next month in a bid to raise funds for a local amenity.
Michael G...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 575 new cases as review of AstraZenaca to take...
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 575 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of today’s cases just...
The remarkable story of how a community and a bank came together to secure...
In the middle of such bleak times, it’s wonderful to be able to share a good news story about a local charity.
Last week, Laois...
Fundraiser launched in memory of beloved Laois man who sadly lost his life to...
The family of a Laois man who sadly lost his life to Covid-19 have launched a fundraiser in his memory.
John 'Ulick' Conroy, from Beladd...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 384 new cases as AstraZenaca vaccine suspended
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 384 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of today's cases five...
Laois Partnership welcome increased government funding for next two years
Laois Partnership Company has welcomed an increased government allocation of €70 million in 2021 & 2022 for the LEADER Programme.
They Laois group are a...
Coronavirus: 16 further deaths and 543 new cases as vaccination programme to target the...
There have been 16 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 543 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
3 deaths occurred...
Laois poet set to release picture book on poem on Emo Court dedicated to...
A Laois poet has turned a poem about Emo Court which he dedicated to his late mother into a picture book.
The poem ‘The Statues...
Coronavirus: 10 further deaths and 646 new cases as Laois rate continues to fall
There have been 10 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 646 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
4 deaths occurred...
Public consultation on future of Student Grant Scheme underway
A public consultation on the review of the Student Grant Scheme (SUSI) is underway.
Local Senator Fiona O'Loughlin, as Chair of the Oireachtas committee on...
New group to examine directing more government work to post offices
There could be a boost for post offices in Laois as a new group has been set up to look at sending more work...
Coronavirus: 10 further deaths and 592 new cases as increased nursing home visits on...
There have been 10 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 592 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
8 deaths occurred...
Frustration growing over the ‘lack of urgency’ of broadband roll out in Laois
Independent TD Carol Nolan says that people in Laois and Offaly are 'frustrated' at what they see as the 'lack of urgency' around the...
‘Solution needed now’ to unpleasant issue in Portlaoise housing estate
An immediate solution is needed to solve a serious sewage problem in the Hermitage estate in Portlaoise, a recent meeting of Laois County Councillors...
Birthday joy for 101-year-old Laois woman following Covid-19 vaccination
There is double joy in a Laois village today as a Laois woman celebrates turning 101 a few days after receiving her Covid-19 vaccine.
Angela...
Laois doctor on vaccine roll-out and what the future holds after vaccination
The only thing holding up Ireland's vaccination programme is a lack of supply - so says Laois GP Dr Sumi Dunne.
The Portarlington based doctor,...
Works on Laois train station to begin in the second half of 2021
Improvement works on a Laois train station are to begin in the second half of 2021.
So says Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming who was...
Coronavirus: 47 further deaths and 631 new cases as no outbreaks reported in schools
There have been 47 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 631 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
14 of these...
WATCH: Portlaoise Tidy Towns group smash the Jerusalema Dance Challenge
The Jerusalema Dance Challenge has given us all a great laugh over the last few weeks – and we have another Laois effort here.
Members...
