UPDATED: Live animal charity crib set to open in Portlaoise on Tuesday
A live animal charity crib is set to officially open in Portlaoise on Tuesday, December 1.
The crib was originally scheduled to be officially opened...
Coronavirus: 243 further cases and seven more deaths
A further 243 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and seven new deaths have been announced by the health authorities this evening.
There were four new cases...
Nominations sought from Laois for Adult Learning STAR Awards
AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation is seeking nominations from adult learning initiatives in Laois for the annual STAR Awards 2021.
The STAR Awards will...
Sadness as ‘larger than life personality’ Joe Wisely passes away
There is deep sadness in Rosenallis this week following the passing of Joe Wisely.
Mr Wisely passed away on Saturday November 21 and he was...
Laois student named the inaugural winner of award in memory of late teacher
A Laois secondary school student has become the inaugural winner of an award which has been named in memory of a late teacher.
On Wednesday...
Weekend Read: EirGrid, ESB and community group remain at loggerheads over proposed substation
EirGrid, the ESB and a local community action group remain at loggerheads over a long-running plan to build an electricity substation in Laois.
The substation...
Department of Health issue advice on Vitamin D Supplement for over 65s
The Department of Health has advised that adults aged 65 and older take a vitamin D supplement to ensure they get the essential vitamin...
€38,000 for Youth Work Ireland Laois through LGBTI+ Communities Integration Fund
Youth Work Ireland Laois has received €38,000 through the LGBTI+ Communities Integration Fund.
A total of €700,000 has been distributed to 29 projects through Ireland...
Planning permission sought for expansion of Laois train station car park
Ballybrophy Train Station car park is about to get an extensive upgrade if the planning application, which has been submitted to Laois County Council,...
Laois secondary school students seeking to spread Christmas joy to children in need
Students at local Portlaoise school Scoil Chríost Rí are seeking the public's help in making Christmas a special time for children in need this year.
A...
350 jobs saved in Bord na Mona through Carbon Store and Capture Plan
The government has confirmed it has allocated €108m for Bord na Móna’s large-scale peatlands restoration project.
The Carbon Store and Capture Plan will protect the...
WATCH: Laois grandad who defeated cancer and Covid can recite every All-Ireland winner since...
This is just incredible - we reckon we've found our own rival to the ultimate Memory Man Jimmy Magee.
A Laois man's love of GAA...
Coronavirus: 252 new cases and no new deaths as decision on exiting Level 5...
A further 252 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and no new deaths have been announced by the health authorities this evening.
There were two new case...
Portlaoise Hospital staff to hold fundraiser in aid of Laois homeless charity
Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise are holding a fundraiser in aid of Portlaoise Action Towards Homelessness (PATH).
After spending the majority of the year battling Covid-19...
HSE set to resume Laois/Offaly School Vaccination Programme ‘in coming weeks’
The HSE is set to resume the School Vaccination Programme in Laois 'in the coming weeks'.
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan relayed the news to LaoisToday...
Extension announced for Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme
Communities in bog-rich areas, such as Offaly and Laois, have an extended opportunity to avail of the Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme.
A fund of €200,000...
Coronavirus: 318 new cases and one more death as Laois 14-day figure continues to...
A further 318 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and one new death have been announced by the health authorities this evening.
There was just one new...
Coronavirus: Four further deaths and 344 new cases as Laois situation continues to improve
There have been four further Coronavirus-related deaths and 344 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s new cases, five of them is in...
Women’s rugby team to run marathon in aid of Laois mam following life-altering illness
A Laois women's U-18 rugby team is to run a marathon to help complete the build of a house for a mother and her...
Fundraiser launched to bring new Christmas lights to Stradbally
A fundraiser has been launched in a bid to bring new Christmas lights to Stradbally.
For many years, the Christmas tree has stood proudly in...
In Pictures: End of an era as Laois principal retires after 37 years of...
There were tears of joy and sadness as Maurette Maher said goodbye to the staff and students of Derrylamogue NS last month.
The Rosenallis school...
LGBTI+ flag to fly over Laois County Hall for the very first time
The community of Laois has come together to support LGBTI+ awareness week from November 16-20 which will culminate in the raising of the LGBTI+...
Laois student wins second place in Midlands Science and British Council Competition
A young Laois girl has won a prize at the British Council ‘Honeycomb Moon’ Baking in space competition.
Zoe Carton from Portlaoise claimed second place...
Sadness following the passing of Laois publican
There is sadness in the village of Timahoe today following the passing of one of their publicans.
Liam Rambottom, of Ramsbottoms Bar in the village,...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College TY students busy designing Laois Sensory trail
The TY2 class of Portlaoise College are currently working on designing a sensory trail for the children of Laois which will be located at...
Coronavirus: 6 further deaths and 456 new cases – 6 of them in Laois
There have been seven further Coronavirus-related deaths and 482 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s new cases, six of them are in...
Fundraiser launched to bring Christmas lights to Laois village
For the last 40 years, Ballyroan has been beautifully lit up with Christmas lights.
However, due to Covid restrictions this year, fundraising efforts have been...
Huge sum of money raised for Laois man’s family following tragic passing
The tight-knit community of Durrow was stunned in September 2019 with the sad death of Shane Walsh, a young man in his early 30s,...
Laois angling group awarded funding through Dormant Account Fund
One angling project in Laois was granted funding through Inland Fisheries Ireland supported by the Dormant Account Fund in 2020.
A total of 35 “Angling...
Laois school launch ‘100k for €100k’ fundraiser in aid of new astro pitch and...
A Laois school is hoping to build a brand new astroturf pitch plus running track and has relaunched a fundraiser that they began earlier...
