Two Laois groups honoured at all-Ireland community awards ceremony
Laois community groups triumphed at the prestigious Pride of Place community awards on Friday evening at a gala ceremony in Armagh city.
Stradbally/ Vicarstown/ Timahoe...
120 people enjoy Summer Heritage Trips around Timahoe Round Tower, Cullahill Castle and Heywood...
The summer of 2023 was a wash-out, we can all agree on that.
Undeterred, nearly 120 people braved cool, rainy weather during the first week...
Annual WWI Remembrance Ceremony set to take place on Sunday in Portlaoise
The annual remembrance ceremony for those who died in World War One be held on Sunday, November 19, in Portlaoise.
The ceremony will also honour...
Record increase in housing completions in Laois – highest in Ireland
There was a record increase of 65% in the number of local authority housing completions in Laois in 2023, as compared to 2022.
In 2023,...
Special fundraising jersey launched by bereaved Laois family in memory of beloved son and...
The family of Mountmellick boy Eoin Coss have begun a special fundraiser to keep his memory alive and help other sick children.
Eoin, who was...
County Development Plan – A climate-friendly future for Laois
Laois County Council are in the process of drafting a new County Development Plan, with climate considerations front and centre.
The Council have already begun...
Laois Garda receives National Bravery Award after he and colleague save man from burning...
The actions of Laois Garda and his colleague were recognised at a ceremony as they both received National medals for Bravery.
Laois Garda Padraig Marum...
‘An amazing person devoted to providing unconditional care’ – Laois Family Carer of the...
Family Carers Ireland has announced that this year’s Netwatch Laois Family Carer of the Year is Linda Dollard from Shanahoe.
This prestigious accolade recognises the...
Range of top prizes up for grabs as Scoil Chriost Ri launches fundraiser to...
The sports department in Scoil Chríost Rí are running a fundraiser to purchase new equipment for their various sporting activities.
They are running a raffle...
Portlaoise CBS students raise much needed funds for Focus Ireland with ‘Sleep Out’
In a heartwarming display of compassion and solidarity, the students of St Mary’s CBS recently organised a fundraiser to tackle the issue of homelessness...
Laois Youth Theatre returns to Portlaoise for those aged 12 to 18
Laois Youth Theatre will restart in Portlaoise for the 2023/2024 season on Tuesday, November 14.
Youth Theatre is open to young people aged 12-18...
140% increase in Septic Tank Grants to benefit even more homeowners in 2024
Homeowners dealing with failing septic tanks will be assisted with funding to carry out improvement works up to €12000 from January 1, 2024.
The Septic...
Laois farmers among first to graduate from Tirlán & Baileys Sustainable Farming Academy
20 Tirlán dairy farmers are making their mark as the inaugural cohort of farm family suppliers to graduate from the Tirlán and Baileys Sustainable...
Concern CEO praises local volunteers and Laois woman gears up for yet another fundraising...
The newly appointed CEO of Concern Worldwide was in Portlaoise on Friday last to give a picture to dedicated local volunteer collectors of the...
Interactive ‘Biobus’ visits Portlaoise as part of five-week tour of Ireland to reduce reliance...
A first of its kind, interactive ‘Biobus’ designed to show people how to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels in everyday life, has embarked...
In Pictures: Weather fails to dampen spirits as 2023 Laois Pumpkin Patch a huge...
The October Bank Holiday weekend saw the very popular Pumpkin Patch event take place in the GAA grounds of Clonad once again.
This was the...
A birthday to remember for Laois woman who won €50,000 top prize on scratch...
A Laois woman was celebrating in Lotto HQ today after collecting her €50,000 top prize which she won on a €5 Bingo Multiplier scratch...
CONFIRMED: Ploughing Championships to return to Laois again as Ratheniska announced for 2024
The National Ploughing Championships are set to return to Ratheniska in Laois once again in 2024.
The news was confirmed this evening at the National...
‘Make your intention infection prevention’ – Portlaoise Hospital marks International Infection Prevention Week
International Infection Prevention Week takes place in October around the world to highlight how we can protect our health through reducing infection.
This year’s theme...
Abbeyleix builds on 64 years of Tidy Towns’ effort for big win
“The win is a nice endorsement of good work delivered but the real motivation is to make things better for our community and create...
Work never stops as Abbeyleix continue to make strides as a sustainable town
Abbeyleix is now making significant strides as a green and sustainable town, according to Robbie Quinn, Tidy Towns chairman, fresh from their brilliant recent...
Planning approval for four new sporting developments in Abbeyleix, Arles, Ballybrittas, and Borris-in-Ossory
Laois County Council have given the go-ahead for three new planning projects across the County.
Firstly, Abbeyleix Athletic Juvenile Football Club will begin works on...
Artist Aileen Donovan unveils painting of Dysart Enos old Church
A painting has been unveiled of the Dysart Enos old Church by artist Aileen Donovan at Park-Ratheniska GAA Club.
This project was funded by Creative...
Public buildings across Portlaoise identified for ‘Low Carbon Town’ project
The Government’s Ireland 2040 Plan identified the town of Portlaoise as a national demonstration project for implementing sustainable and community driven urban renewal.
Portlaoise has...
Laois dog claims title of ‘Puppy of the Year’ from over 1,600 entries
A Mountrath dog has beaten off competition from over 1,600 other adorable puppies to be crowned Puppy of the Year by Petmania in what is...
Laois comedian’s Irish comedy board game achieves huge funding success
A Laois comedian has achieved huge funding success for his brand new board game - Dungeons and Naggins.
Portarlington native Steve Bennett created the game...
€34,000 awarded for 25 Laois Tidy Towns groups across the county
€34,000 has been pledged to support Laois Tidy Towns groups with their preparations for the 2024 Tidy Towns competition.
25 Tidy Town groups in Laois...
Portlaoise, Ballyroan and Castletown to get investment in water treatment plants
Three Laois water treatment plants are set to receive investment that will allow for them to be upgraded.
So says Laois TD Sean Fleming who...
€25,000 allocated for walking tracks around two Laois GAA clubs
Spink GAA and Arles-Kilcruise GAA have been awarded a total of €25,000 under the Healthy Ireland GAA Walking Tracks initiative.
The funding is split with...
Local health services ‘will be hit by funding shortfall’ says Laois TD
Laois TD Brian Stanley has raised concerns for local services following the budget shortfall for health in the Dáil.
The Sinn Fein Deputy was addressing...