Wonderful tribute to much loved Ballyroan man following sad passing
There was a sense of shock and sadness in Ballyroan at the unexpected death of Jack Murphy.
Jack died suddenly on the week before...
‘I can’t wait to get it and I can’t wait to get stuck in...
A doctor's surgery is a busy place in a normal year but the Maryborough Family Practice on Main Street in Portlaoise received 8,000 extra...
Closing date for applications for Sports Capital Grants extended
The closing date for applications for Sports Capital Grants have been extended.
Minister for State in the Department of Finance, Sean Fleming, confirmed that the...
Coronavirus: 20 additional deaths and 8,248 new cases – 55 in Laois – as...
There have been a further 20 Coronavirus-related deaths and a massive 8,248 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of...
Laois bank forced to close following suspected Covid-19 outbreak
A Laois bank has been forced to close temporarily following a suspected Covid-19 outbreak among staff members.
AIB in Lyster Square in Portlaoise has been...
Nine Laois towns and villages to benefit from €383,000 in funding
€383,375 has been allocated for improvements to towns and villages across Laois under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
A total of nine communities in...
Coronavirus: 10 additional deaths and 6,521 new cases – 82 in Laois – as...
There have been a further 10 Coronavirus-related deaths and a massive 6,521 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of...
Historic day as Portlaoise Hospital starts Covid-19 staff vaccination programme
Aidel Aurel Casabar, Staff Nurse at the A&E in Portlaoise Hospital in Laois is the first person to be vaccinated with the Pfizer BioNTech...
Tributes paid to former Laois school teacher following sad passing
Tributes have been paid to a former Laois primary school teacher who passed away suddenly over Christmas.
Helen Whelehan, from Ballycarroll, Portarlington, was a teacher...
End of an era in Courtwood community following death of Liam Carroll
The death has taken place of Liam Carroll, a highly-regarded member of the Courtwood and Rath communities.
He passed away suddenly in his 92nd year...
Residents planning legal action as permission for Portlaoise waste plant granted
Residents near where an anaerobic digestion facility is set to be constructed in Laois are planning to mount a legal challenge to An Bord...
Sadness in Courtwood and Belgrove communities at death of Clare Dunne
There was sadness in the Courtwood and Belgrove communities this week at the death of Clare Dunne after a short illness.
Clare was originally a...
Coronavirus: 17 additional deaths and 7,836 new cases – 107 in Laois – as...
There have been a further 17 Coronavirus-related deaths and a massive 7,836 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of...
Government announce new additional Covid-19 restrictions as cases continue to surge
The government have announced a raft of additional Covid-19 restrictions aimed at further curbing the spread of the virus in the country.
Taoiseach Micheal Martin...
Nursing Home CEO praises staff as Covid-19 battle continues
The CEO of Brookhaven Healthcare, which manages Droimnin Nursing Home in Stradbally, has praised the efforts of staff in trying to manage the Covid-19...
Coronavirus: 17 additional deaths and 5,325 new cases – 12 in Laois – as...
There have been a further 17 Coronavirus-related deaths and a massive 5,325 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of...
Sadness following the passing of popular Portlaoise man
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise this week following the passing of PJ Nealon.
Mr Nealon, who was originally from Janesboro, Limerick, passed away peacefully...
Laois man with a big heart brings Christmas cheer to his town
A Laois man with a big heart brought some Christmas cheer to his town once again this year.
Ned Horan rode around Mountmellick on a...
Laois Doctor on Covid-19 Vaccines: How they work and why they’re safe
2020 saw the world ravaged by Covid-19 but 2021 will hopefully see the world fight back against this virus through vaccinations.
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is...
In Pictures: Portlaoise AC St Stephen’s Day 5km a huge success
The annual St Stephen’s Day 5km event held by Portlaoise Atheltics Club proved to be a big success once again.
For the last number of...
Bi-annual ‘Towns Cup’ golf competition raises €7,000 for the Cuisle Centre
The third staging of the bi-annual 'Towns Cup' golf competition has raised €7,000 for the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise.
Every second year, 24 golfers from...
On the London Frontline: Laois nurse on her Covid-19 experience and how vaccination is...
A Laois nurse working on the frontline in a busy London hospital has opened up about her experiences since March.
Christine Lambe, who hails from...
Errill community mourn the passing of Jerry Dowling
The Errill community is mourning the death of Jerry Dowling, a man who contributed hugely to his area over his long life.
He passed away...
Sadness at death of well-known Timahoe community man Johnny Dalton
The death has occurred of Johnny Dalton from Timahoe, known far and wide for his involvement in sporting, community and charity groups.
Aged in his...
Coronavirus: Seven additional deaths and 4,962 new cases
There have been a further seven Coronavirus-related deaths and a massive 4,962 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of...
Portlaoise Hospital delivers two of Ireland’s first babies of 2021
Two of the first babies to be born in Ireland in 2021 were delivered in the early hours of New Year's Day in Portlaoise...
Coronavirus: Four further deaths and 3,394 new cases – 104 of them in Laois
Over 100 of the new Coronavirus cases announced today are in Laois, according to today's figures from the health authorities.
In total, 104 new cases...
Coronavirus: 11 further deaths and 1,754 new cases as health authorities hope to have...
There have been a further 11 Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,754 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of the new...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach announces full Level 5 lockdown until end of January
Ireland will enter full Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until the end of January, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed.
As already revealed, schools are to remain...
Coronavirus: 13 further deaths and 1,718 new cases – 23 in Laois – as...
There have been 13 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,718 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities.
23 of the new...
