Funeral details announced for Adam Kirwan, the young Laois man who died tragically in...
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Adam Kirwan, the young Laois man who was killed in an accident in Tipperary in the early hours...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College students become teachers in UL
Two Portlaoise College TY students, Lee Carroll-Talbot and Byron Sage-McGuirk, accepted an invitation from the University of Limerick to present a project.
The invite came...
In Pictures: Rain falls but Spink shines as even Enoch Burke turns up at...
The rain poured but those in attendance didn't mind as Spink turned out in force for their annual St Patrick's Day Parade.
Spink may be...
Busy road in Laois closed due to crash
A road in Laois has been closed off due to a crash.
The Stradbally to Athy Rd is closed and local diversions are in place...
In Pictures: Dunamaise Arts Centre hosting new collection of Ireland’s finest monuments
Dunamaise Arts Centre is currently hosting a stunning new collection of photographs of Ireland’s finest archaeological monuments until April 30.
‘Monumental Ireland - A New...
WATCH: Laois man supports international star Lana Del Ray at Malahide Castle
This is another hugely significant milestone in the career of Laois man Kean Kavanagh.
The talented Laois man featured on stage as a support act...
Portarlington woman is Laois ambassador for Marie Keating fundraiser
A Portarlington-based mother of two is the Laois ambassador for the 100k in 30 days event in June which will raise funds for the...
Well-known Laois business owner undertaking gruelling 10 Ironmans in 10 days
Today marks the start of 10 Ironman Triathlons in 10 days for Ballyadams native and businessman Chris Maguire.
Chris, who owns the very popular Stradbally...
A Laois village with plenty going on – CCTV, defibrillators, new footpaths and tree...
Donaghmore Community Alert Group and Donaghmore Tidy Towns joined forces on Monday night last to express thanks to those who contributed to the projects...
UPDATE: Missing Laois man has been found
A man previously reported as missing has been found.
Declan Gibson was found after Gardaí tracked his phone to Cork today.
He was last seen on...
Laois retained fire service begin three weeks of industrial action amidst crisis
"Retained fire services have been in crisis for quite some time." That is the view of Keith Lewis, a Portlaoise Fire Fighter and Fire...
Thirty-three Laois pubs have closed in the last 13 years, but numbers of pubs...
Thirty-three Laois pubs have closed their doors in the 13 years.
This is according to a new survey from Drinks Industry Ireland.
However the survey also...
The Harps pay heartfelt tribute following the sad and tragic passing of Rory Deegan...
The Harps have paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Rory Deegan who tragically passed away in Greece earlier this week.
22 Rory, who is...
Laois in the front-line of Climate Strike this Friday
Laois will play its part in this Friday’s Climate Strike day of action.
While there are events planned worldwide and in all of Ireland’s major...
Three young people from Laois attend the recent Foróige Youth Leadership Conference
350 teenagers from around the world gather in Maynooth, County Kildare, for Foróige’s Leadership for Life Youth Conference.
The conference, which was held on the...
Mountmellick Macra presents promising 3 Act Comedy
Mountmellick Macra are holding a fundraiser 3 Act Comedy drama on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19.
The drama takes place at 8:15pm both...
All smiles in St Fergal’s College Rathdowney as students receive 2023 Leaving Cert results
St Fergal's College in Rathdowney had its doors open on Friday for its 2021-2023 Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied students.
Many of them gathered...
Laois woman aims to raise awareness for Brain Tumour Ireland’s ‘Wear A Hat Day’
Laois woman Josephine Dowling is raising awareness in aid of Brain Tumour Ireland's 'Wear A Hat Day' today.
The Ballyfin woman was diagnosed with a...
Legendary Laois coach Pat Critchley publishes new book ‘A Coaching Way’
All-Star Hurler and renowned coach Pat Critchley captures a
lifetime of coaching experience in his new book ‘A Coaching
Way’ which will be launched in the...
In Pictures: Clean air week launched by Green schools in Laois
What a great initiative!
Schools from Laois will be celebrating Clean Air Week from the November 18 November 22 to by undertaking activities and events...
Abbeyleix Calendar is for the birds … the bugs, bees and the butterflies
2020 is just around the corner and Laois is to get another superb local calendar to mark the occasion.
This time it’s not calendar girls...
In Pictures: Halls alive with the sound of music at LOETB Intercultural event in...
The halls of Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre were alive with the sound of music on Friday morning as part of the LOETB's...
2019 Remembered: Five Laois men among new Garda recruits
News of new Laois recruits to the Gardai is always popular - as this story from last March proved.
Five young Laois men are among...
Government must ban rent increases as they continue to spiral says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has demanded that the Government ban rent increases in the private rental sector as rents continue to spiral...
Laois town hosting tractor run in aid of local school this Sunday
Stradbally will be host to a tractor and truck run tomorrow (Sunday, January 5) in aid of St Colman's National School.
The event will be...
Minister announces over €17,000 for sustainable development projects in Laois schools
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has announced the delivery of €17,721 in funding for sustainable development projects in Laois schools.
Four schools in the...
Pubs closed, residents in fear as Laois town in lockdown and under siege
A Laois town is this week in lockdown and under siege it has been alleged.
The sensational and extraordinary claim was made at a meeting...
All Portlaoise CBS affair as finalists confirmed in Laois Senior Debating Cup
It will be an all Portlaoise CBS affair as two teams have charged their way to the Laois Senior Debating Cup final.
Both teams encountered...
Sadness at the passing of well-known Portlaoise man
The death has occurred of Denzil Mills from Portlaoise, a man who was very well-known through his involvement with Portlaoise Rugby Club and who...
Four students honoured as Portlaoise College present Modern Foreign Language Scholarships
Portlaoise College has announced the winners of this year's Modern Foreign Language scholarships with four students honoured.
Isabel Stafford and Aoibhinn Grundy secured French Language...