Housing, sports facility and sustainability feature in masterplan for 25-acre Council site
A Laois County Councillor and TD have submitted a detailed masterplan for how they believe Laois County Council should use a sizeable portion of...
Sadness in Vicarstown at death of ‘gentle soul’ Jim Maloney
There was sadness in the Vicarstown area this week at the death of Jim Maloney, a highly-regarded member of the local community.
He passed away...
Coronavirus: 52 more deaths and 866 new cases – 22 of them in Laois...
There have been a further 52 Coronavirus related deaths and 866 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
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Child in hospital with ‘serious injuries’ following incident involving quad in Laois
A child is in hospital with 'serious injuries' following an incident involving a quad bike yesterday.
Gardai say they were called to the Dooary area...
Severe weather warning issued for Laois as ‘driving conditions set to deteriorate’
Laois County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team has issued a warning to motorists today as 'driving conditions are set to deteriorate' due to snow...
Caring for Conor: Laois GAA club launch fundraiser for life-saving treatment for young boy
Mountmellick GAA club has launched a fundraiser to help get life-saving treatment for a very young boy.
Conor Grehan is almost six months old but...
Two free Laois books on gardening for biodiversity relaunched
The Heritage Office of Laois County Council has launched a campaign to help get people connected with nature, as part of the Government’s “Keep...
Coronavirus: 54 more deaths and 1,006 new cases – 21 of them in Laois...
There have been a further 54 Coronavirus related deaths and 1,006 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
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Laois based Garda appointed to senior position in the force
A Laois based Garda has been appointed to the position of Deputy Commissioner in an Garda Siochana.
Anne Marie McMahon, who is a native of...
Fundraiser launched for family of Laois dad-of-five following sad passing
A fundraiser has been launched for the family of a Laois dad-of-five following his sad passing.
Rory Buchanan, from Fairgreen in Portlaoise, passed away on...
Submissions sought for proposed flood relief scheme in Laois village
Residents and businesses in Clonaslee are being encouraged to have their say on the proposed Flood Relief Scheme (FRS) for the village.
Back in November...
Golf and non-contact training could resume in March as new Covid Business Aid scheme...
Golf and non-contact team sport training could be allowed to resume in March if the government chooses to relax Covid-19 restrictions.
So says Tanaiste Leo...
Coronavirus: 68 more deaths and 556 new cases – 10 of them in Laois...
There have been a further 68 Coronavirus related deaths and 556 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
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Disgusting dumping occurs at same Laois area twice in a week
This is truly disgusting.
Dumping and littering has taken place in the exact same area in Laois - twice in just seven days.
Last week, on...
Death occurs of former Monasterevan councillor and Kildare County Council chairman
The death has occurred of Pat Hyland, a former long-serving Fine Gael councillor in Monasterevan and chairman of Kildare County Council.
Mr Hyland of Oghill...
Coronavirus: Six more deaths and 829 new cases – 11 of them in Laois...
There have been a further six Coronavirus related deaths and 829 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
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Motorists asked to avoid area as train ‘broken down’ in Portlaoise
Motorists are being asked to avoid the Fr Browne area of Portlaoise after a train broke down on the level crossing.
Gardai are at the...
‘Potential for considerable disruption on Thursday’ as widespread snowfall possible
The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management on Severe Weather says there is the 'potential for considerable disruption on Thursday' as widespread snowfall...
Coronavirus: 12 more deaths and 1,024 new cases – 21 of them in Laois
There have been a further 12 Coronavirus related deaths and 1,024 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
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Sadness in Durrow and Cullohill communities at the death of Larry Mahony
There was sadness in the Cullohill and Durrow areas this week with the death of one of the community's highly-respected members Larry Mahony.
Aged in...
New school, rejuvenated town centre and increase in remote working – the three key...
A new build for Coláiste Íosagáin secondary school, a regeneration of the town centre and capitalising on the increase in remote working are the...
Coronavirus: 55 further deaths and 827 new cases – 18 of them in Laois...
There have been a further 55 Coronavirus-related deaths and 827 new cases announced this evening by the health authorities.
36 of these deaths occurred in...
Laois County Council’s Community Response Support Helpline playing role in Covid-19 fight
The Government Plan for Living with COVID-19: Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021 has highlighted the important role that individual and community resilience will play in...
Laois County Council launch #SplashIntoSpringChallenge campaign
Laois County Council is encouraging young and old to get a ‘Spring in your Step’ this February.
You can make the most of a rainy...
Coronavirus: 35 further deaths and 1,047 new cases – 15 of them in Laois...
There have been a further 35 Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,047 new cases announced this evening by the health authorities.
Of the new cases, 15 of...
New Facebook Live Abbeyleix Almanc TV set to launch on Saturday
A brand new online Facebook-driven TV show is set to launch this weekend.
Dr Niamh Shaw, science communicator in residence, and Abbeyleix Tidy Towns will...
‘Johnny Dalton was a true and noble son of Colt and Laois’
The death of Johnny Dalton from Timahoe, known far and wide for his involvement in sporting, community and charity groups, occurred at the start...
Flooding issues in Laois town ‘finally to be addressed’
Laois County Council have applied to An Bord Pleanala for permission to install a new 600mm diameter overflow culvert, on the Shannon stream in...
Glory for Laois group at national Junk Kouture Grand Final
A Laois group claimed national glory at tonight's Junk Kouture Grand Final which was shown live on RTE tonight.
Peace Unfolds from Scoil Chriost Ri...
Coronavirus: 75 further deaths and 1,318 new cases – 19 of them in Laois...
There have been a further 75 Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,318 new cases announced this evening by the health authorities.
46 of these sad deaths occurred...
