In Pictures: Laois parents come together to brighten their teacher’s day
This is a lovely gesture.
Parents at a Laois secondary school have come together with a novel idea to give back to teachers who have...
Renowned author announced as judge for Laois Short Story Writing Competition
A renowned Laois author has been announced as a judge for a newly announced Short Story Writing Competition.
The Power of Words Festival, Abbeyleix, in...
In Pictures: Tributes paid as much loved Laois school principal retires
Tributes have been paid to a Laois principal following her retirement.
Olga Hyland closed the door on Clough National School and crossed the road to...
Laois Brother to host virtual ‘Coping With Covid-19 Workshop’
A Laois Brother is set to hold a virtual 'Coping With Covid-19 Workshop' for men that will take place over two days later this...
More than 100 businesses sign up for Laois Gift Card
More than 100 Laois businesses have signed up to the new Laois Gift Card which is being rolled out by the Chamber of Commerce.
Last...
Sadness in The Heath at the passing of Murt Treacy
The death has taken place of William 'Murt' Treacy, a former teacher in the vocational school in Portlaoise and a widely respected member of...
Coronavirus: Five more deaths and 335 new cases – eight of them in Laois
There have been a further five Coronavirus-related deaths and 335 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today's new cases, eight of them are...
Laois charity ‘Santa’s Helpers’ returns just in time for Christmas
Last year, a new Laois charity called 'Santa's Helpers' did incredible work.
The group raised €18,000 last year and are aiming to increase that to...
Glorious sunshine and brisk trade as Laois’s newest market continues to impress
It was all go at the Market House on Main Street in Stradbally this afternoon as the second session of Laois's newest outdoor market...
WATCH: Laois teenager’s remarkable act to feature in new TV ad
This is remarkable.
A Laois teenager's amazing act of kindness towards his grandfather is set to feature in a new TV ad.
17-year-old Eoin Connolly, who...
Laois hurling captain among 3,000 at first ever virtual IT Carlow graduation
For the first time in its 50-year history, Institute of Technology Carlow has begun the first of ten virtual conferring ceremonies that will see...
‘Genius’, ‘gentleman’, ‘legend’ – tributes pour in for Laois teacher following retirement
Tributes have poured in following the retirement of a Laois teacher who spent 35 years educating pupils in the county.
Denis Hassett, from Errill, retired...
Sports organisations in Laois to benefit from €112,000 in funding
Sports organisations in Laois are to benefit to the tune of €112,370.23 of funding to help them battle the effects of Covid-19.
€46,570.23 has been...
Portlaoise homeless charity launches Christmas appeal
PATH, Portlaoise Action to Homelessness Charity, have launched their Christmas appeal which is aimed at giving care packets to the homeless and supporting families...
Fundraiser launched to save Portarlington Christmas tree
In its 35th year this year, the Christmas tree in Portarlington is under threat as Covid-19 has hampered the committee's abilities to fundraise.
A GoFundMe...
Mountmellick community dig deep to save the town’s Christmas tree
The community spirit in Mountmellick is alive and kicking as residents and business owners dug deep into their pockets and raised over €25,000 in...
Three Laois projects granted €116,440 in CLAR funding
Three Laois projects have qualified for CLAR funding totalling €116,440.
A recreation area on the grassy bank of the Grand Canal at Vicarstown is to...
Laois woman named as Ireland’s Inspirational Hero in second ever Gala Retail Awards
Following a nationwide search to uncover Ireland’s most inspirational people, Aisling Donoher from Ballybrittas, is celebrating after being named an Inspirational Hero in the...
Series of online events to focus on climate action in Abbeyleix as part of...
Science Week runs from November 8-15 this year and there are lots of events happening across the midlands, including three evening events focusing on...
Coronavirus: 2 more deaths and 552 new cases as Laois 14-day incidence rate drops...
There have been two more deaths from Coronavirus as well as 552 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today's cases, seven of them...
Laois girl in New Zealand launches fundraiser for small businesses for support up to...
With the current lockdown causing local small businesses to close down for a third time in Laois, a fundraiser has been launched to raise...
Laois teenager’s fundraiser generates €2,000 for two charities
A fundraiser giveaway launched by a Laois teenager has raised €2,087 for two charities.
Child & Adult Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and the Irish Cancer...
Community Integration funding for Laois group while better conditions promised for school secretaries and...
A Laois project is set to benefit from Community Integration funding.
Minister for State Sean Fleming has confirmed that €5,000 has been granted to Laois...
Portlaoise business does their part and features in emotional episode of DIY SOS
The latest episode of DIY SOS was a particularly emotional one and described by host Baz Ashmawy as its "hardest and most heartbreaking story...
New outdoor market set to open in Laois town this week
A new outdoor market is set to open for the first time in a Laois town this week.
The Market House on Main Street in...
‘Critical piece of leisure infrastructure’ calls for Portarlington skate park
There is a big need for a skate park in the town of Portarlington, according to local councillor Aidan Mullins.
Cllr Mullins made the suggestion...
Coronavirus: Laois 14-day rate is still below national average but cases continue to record...
The 14-day incidence rate of Coronavirus in Laois continues to rise with the impact of the Level 5 restrictions not expected to be seen...
Beautiful tribute to ‘devoted husband, father and grandfather’ following sad and sudden passing
There was deep sadness in Stradbally at the weekend following the sudden passing of James Buggy.
Affectionately known as 'Charlie' by all who knew him,...
Coronavirus: 939 new cases and three more deaths
The Department of Health have confirmed a further 939 cases of Coronavirus and three further deaths in their latest figures.
Of today’s cases, 14 of...
Coronavirus: 1,025 more cases – 19 of them in Laois – but no further...
The Department of Health have confirmed a further 1,025 cases of Coronavirus but no further deaths in their latest figures.
Of today's cases, 19 of...
