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...
Coronavirus: 30 further deaths and 311 new cases as Laois rate continues to fall
There have been 30 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 311 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
12 deaths occurred...
Laois woman gearing up to take on 40km Bristol Channel swim for four charities
Mountmellick woman Joan Fennelly is currently preparing to swim across the Bristol Channel.
This follows on from her epic swim of the English Channel in...
Coronavirus: No new deaths and 437 new cases as immunity following Covid infection believed...
There have been no new Coronavirus-related deaths and 437 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Five of the...
€9 million in additional funding for Portlaoise for ‘Low Carbon Town’ project
The government has announced new funding of €9 million for a project to make Portlaoise Ireland’s first designated 'Low Carbon Town'.
Fianna Fail Minister for...
‘Check-In’ a new support initiative for older/vulnerable persons in our communities, living alone or...
Laois County Council is launching a new initiative ‘Check-In’ across the county as part of the ‘Keep Well’ Community Resilience Campaign.
The ‘Check-In’ initiative...
The Laois woman on her amazing journey back from life-threatening brain injury
At the age of 19, Mountrath woman Niamh Cahill was struck down with a rare brain infection, one that saw her spend a week...
Almost €2,000 raised as Laois students enter final week of ‘Walk to Lourdes’ in...
€1,690 has so far been raised for the Portlaoise Action to Homelessness charity from a virtual 'Walk to Lourdes'.
Sadhbh Dunne and Cara Phelan, who...
Coronavirus: Three further deaths and 525 new cases as mandatory quarantine becomes law
There have been a further three Coronavirus-related deaths and 525 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Eight of...
Midlands neurological charities come together to launch joint event for Brain Awareness Week 2021
The Midlands offices of Epilepsy Ireland, the Migraine Association of Ireland, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland have announced...
Coronavirus: 14 further deaths and 539 new cases as Cork protest passes peacefully
The health authorities have announced 14 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 539 new cases.
9 deaths occurred in March, 1 occurred in February and 4 in...
Ball wall, astroturf, walking track and clubhouse extension – range of planning applications submitted...
A range of sporting bodies in Laois have submitted planning applications in recent weeks in a bid to improve facilities in the county.
Laois GAA,...
Portlaoise Hospital is Covid-19 free for the first time in 2021
This is some really good news to start the weekend off with.
Portlaoise Hospital is officially Covid-19 free for the first time in 2021.
Since December...
Wonderful tributes as teacher, sports enthusiast and champion of Community Games Br Cyril Collins...
Glowing tributes have been paid to Br Cyril Collins who passed away last month.
Br Collins, who lived in De La Salle Brothers, Miguel House...
Legislation on the way to tackle scourge of illegal dumping
Legislation aimed that tackling illegal dumping is on the way - so says Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley.
There have been countless examples of dumping...
Coronavirus: Nine further deaths and 522 new cases as top immunologist gives positive Russian...
The health authorities have announced nine further Coronavirus-related deaths and 522 new cases.
4 deaths occurred in March, 3 occurred in February and 1 in...
Tidy Towns and GAA clubs to come together for ‘community clean-up’ this weekend
Community spirit will be alive and well in Laois this weekend as local Tidy Towns groups and GAA clubs come together.
On Saturday March 6,...
Sadness following passing of Laois principal who ‘united three schools’
There was deep sadness last week following the passing of a former principal.
Gerard O'Brien, from Portlaoise, passed away on Friday February 26 surrounded by...
Laois library hosting free ‘mindfulness’ event for those aged 12-14
Mountmellick Library is set to host a free virtual mindfulness event for those aged 12-14.
'Mindfulness for Teens aged 12 -14 years' will be hosted...
Coronavirus: 39 further deaths and 462 new cases as around 3% of population now...
The health authorities have announced 39 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 462 new cases.
10 of these deaths occurred in March, 12 occurred in February, 13...
New adult LGBT+ service launched in Laois
Laois LGBTI+ Project has announced the launch of their new service which is aimed at supporting adult LGBT+ people in Laois.
The group will shortly...
Laois below the national average in terms of Covid deaths and cases, CSO figures...
There has been a total of 64 Covid-related deaths in Laois in the past year, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office...
Petition launched in bid to have footpath constructed near Laois school
A petition launched to urge Laois County Council to construct a footpath near a Laois school has gathered almost 500 signatures.
Faith Quille started the...
Coronavirus: 25 further deaths and 566 new cases as HSE misses vaccine target
The health authorities have announced 25 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 566 new cases.
5 deaths occurred in March,13 occurred in February and 6 in occurred...
Beautiful tribute to ‘excellent cross country runner’ Ray McGill
On January 24 this year, Ray McGill passed away in the loving care of the staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget in Kilkenny.
Mr McGill...
Planning permission sought for new playground in Laois village
A new playground has moved a step closer for a Laois village as planning permission has been lodged.
After a long campaign and combined efforts...
Contracts extended for Community Employment and TÚS scheme participants in Laois
Participants of Community Employment and TÚS schemes in Laois whose contracts were due to finish over the period since last October will now benefit...
Laois people have one of the ‘lowest disposable incomes’ in the country
The midlands is at the bottom of the league regarding personal disposable income, compared to all other regions in the country.
Laois and Offaly fare...
Coronavirus: 14 further death and 359 new cases as decision on Johnson and Johnson...
The health authorities have announced 14 further Coronavirus-related death and 329 new cases - the lowest number of new cases reported on a single...
€1.2m fund to improve homes of older people and people with a disability in...
Laois has been allocated €1,263,744 in housing adaptation grants for older people and people with a disability.
The work covers carrying out adaptations to houses,...
