In Pictures: All smiles as Laois author launches her second children’s book
Killeshin native, Vonnie Bolton, launched her second children’s book last Friday night in St Fiacc’s House Graiguecullen.
The book which is entitled ‘Friends in Fairyland’...
Laois students receive top awards at Carlow College graduation ceremony
Four Laois students were recognised for student contribution and academic excellence at the recent Carlow College, St. Patrick’s Conferring Ceremony for 2024.
Mary Osadolor and...
Laois Students named as finalists in Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition
Three students from Scoil Chriost Rí in Portlaoise are finalists in the Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition.
Jill Sheehy, Sinead Slevin and Carol Sheehy are...
History made as first ever match played at new Laois primary school’s astro facility
History was made in Stradbally on Saturday as the first ever game in the local primary school's brand new astro pitch took place.
The match...
Laois pianist and composer releases debut album “Carolan Reflections”
Laois pianist and composer David Vesey from Abbeyleix has recently released his debut album "Carolan Reflections", a re imagining of the timeless works of...
In Pictures: Hero’s welcome for home Town boy Zach Tuohy at his book launch
There was a hero’s welcome for home Town boy Zach Tuohy to mark the launch of his sports memoir, The Irish Experiment, at the Midlands Park...
Budget Breakdown: A deep dive into where your money is being spent in 2025
Laois County Council announced their Budget 2025 this week, with close to €124 million to be spent - an increase of 9% from last...
Council in Brief: Christmas lights, car parking, polling stations and more
It was a busy day in Laois County Council this week with the Portlaoise Municipal District holding their November monthly meeting.
The seven Councillors in...
Lights, camera, action – All systems go as Ballyroan Goes to Hollywood
After six months of fundraising and preparation, the community of Ballyroan are almost ready to experience the bright lights of Hollywood.
The community has been...
Alice (77) set for her annual fast for Concern – with collections planned for...
Seventy-seven-year-old fundraiser and former aid worker, Alice Culliton from Mountmellick, is set to fast for Concern once again.
The Mountmellick woman will hold her annual...
Mary Lou returning to Laois on Thursday with Sinn Féin out in force this...
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald will return to Portlaoise on Thursday as she continues to rally support for General Election candidate in Laois...
€124 million announced for Laois County Council’s Budget 2025
Laois County Council's Budget 2025 has been formally ratified this week, with close to €124 million to go around.
This is an increase of 9%...
David Coleman: ‘When kids have good self-esteem, they tend to be a little bit...
Dr David Coleman, the renowned clinical psychologist who specialises in children and teenagers, is giving a talk in Ballyfin National School this Thursday evening,...
On the Canvass: Maria McCormack on the march for Sinn Fein in Laois
The General Election is less than two weeks away, which means every housing estate and main street across the country are abuzz with promises,...
Laois student and Defence Forces member awarded Best Engineering project in Ireland and ranked...
A Laois student and Defence Forces member has been awarded Best Engineering project in Ireland, as well as being ranked in top 10% globally.
Stephen...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois County Council host Civic Reception for two primary...
Two primary school students received a Civic Reception from Laois County Council last week.
Tomas Ramsbottom and Emma Burke of Timahoe National School were the...
Delight as Laois primary school finally opens new and much-needed footpath
The school community of Scoil Mhuire Fatima are very content at the moment as the school finally secured a vitally important footpath on the...
Department suggests Laois’s special needs children should go to Tipperary or Kildare for their...
The Department of Education has suggested special needs children in Laois should travel to Tipperary or Kildare for school, as the Government remain determined...
St Francis Special School plunged into ‘crisis’ as Department of Education order major reduction...
The Department of Education have plunged into 'crisis' the most vulnerable people in Laois, with the news of a class reduction being demanded of...
US national appears in court following death of a man in luxury Laois hotel
A man has appeared in court this morning following the death of another man in a luxury Laois hotel.
Henry McGowan, from New York and...
Portlaoise Institute pioneers solar energy in Further Education
Portlaoise Institute has announced the successful installation of a state-of-the-art solar panel system at its Further Education campus on the Mountrath Road, Portlaoise.
This forward-thinking...
In Pictures: Annual WWI Remembrance Ceremony takes place in Portlaoise
The annual remembrance ceremony for those who died in World War One took on Sunday in Portlaoise.
The ceremony also honoured those who died in...
Kind-hearted Laois seven-year-old makes the cut for charities
A seven-year-old Ballybrittas girl recently sacrificed much of her crowning glory by taking part in the Locks of Love for LauraLynn hair donation fundraiser.
Poppy...
Cost of renting a home continues to increase with average in Laois now €1,568
Market rents in Laois were on average 10.3% higher in the third quarter of 2024 than a year previously.
The average listed rent in the...
Laois woman set to feature on next episode of hit RTE TV game show
A Laois woman is set to feature on the latest episode of a hit RTE game show this weekend.
Sandra Maher, from Stradbally, will appear...
Portlaoise College set to host multi-sport league for teenagers with ASD
The newly launched 'LOETB All Stars' initiative is set to begin this year.
This will bring together nine special classes from nine LOETB schools in...
Laois Communities Shine at Tidy Towns Awards 2024
The SuperValu Tidy Towns Awards ceremony, recently held at Croke Park, celebrated the exceptional efforts of communities nationwide in enhancing their local environments.
Laois Tidy...
Amazing young Laois man and his dog set for festive fundraiser
An amazing young man from Laois will be giving up his time on Christmas Eve to do a 3km walk in the name of...
Aghaboe Abbey celebrating 50 years of unison and friendship with Salzburg Cathedral
50 years ago, Bishop Jakop Mayr of Salzburg Arch Diocese, Austria, visited Ireland in pursuit of the roots of Virgilius, an iconoc monk from...
News in Brief: Over €6,000 raised for Saplings, Laois farming award finalists, and IDA...
Heritage Golf Club raise €6,100 for Saplings Special School
The Heritage Golf Club in Killenard recently held a Captain's Charity Golf weekend, raising €6,100, with...
