Global tourism expert coming to Laois next week
One of the most recognised figures in global tourism will conduct a tourism workshop in Portlaoise next week.
Prof Terry Stevens has worked in 65...
Stradbally group are looking for new members
The Active Retirement Group in Stradbally are looking for new members - and are holding their AGM this week.
The Active Retirement Group organize a...
Grand Marshall for Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade has been announced
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors, Portlaoise
Leading the St Patrick's Day parade down the streets of Portlaoise this year will be...
€114,500 funding for Laois to boost sport and physical activity measures
Sport Ireland has announced €114,500 funding for Laois to boost sport and physical activity measures through the Local Sports Partnership Network.
Inclusivity is core within...
Weather warning in place in Laois with warnings of potential flooding
A Status Yellow rainfall warning is in place for Laois today, and will remain in place until midnight tonight.
Met Éireann has issued a Status...
Ministerial visit uncovers a hidden gem at Laois’s fingertips
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, began her grand tour of Laois this morning by officially opening the refurbished Mountmellick Arts Centre.
The...
Coronavirus: 32 further cases announced today – the highest figure in a month
There were no new deaths of people with Covid-19 and 32 new cases reported in the State by the National Public Health Emergency Team...
In Pictures: Wetlands in Capard, Heath House and Donaghmore Workhouse Pagent at Heritage Week
Laois Heritage Week took place from August 13–21 in venues across the county.
Heritage Week celebrated all the best of the built, natural and cultural...
Death occurs of Christy O’Brien, one of Laois’s greatest hurlers of all time
The death has occurred of Christy O'Brien from Borris-in-Ossory, regarded as one of the greatest Laois hurlers of all time. He was just short...
In Pictures: ‘Fado Faces’ a huge success as the lives of older people celebrated
'Fado Faces' took place on Sunday July 18 and it was a huge success.
The exhibition celebrated the lives and stories of older people in...
Vikings to descend upon Laois village this weekend where a champion will be crowned
The Golden Ravens are due in Timahoe this weekend where a champion will be crowned.
The Viking battle re-enactment group have proved a big hit...
New Durrow Community Bike Hire Scheme is set to boost tourism in Laois
On Friday, June 28 the Durrow Community Bike Hire Scheme was officially launched at the square in Durrow.
The scheme was launched by the newly...
First Sod turned for Camross developments
Camross Parish development Association (CPDA) have secured funding to develop the village of Camross.
The first stage of this development is to create a village...
Death occurs of Portarlington man who was a much-loved publican in English town
The death has occurred of Robbie Lyons, a native of Portarlington but a well-known publican in an Chatteris in Cambridgeshire for the past number...
Laois village to host Christmas fair, fun day and switching on of lights this...
This coming Sunday December 8 will see Clonaslee play host to a great family day in aid of the GAA Club.
The GAA club will...
Laois man left speechless with €500,000 EuroMillions prize
A Laois man admitted to being dumbstruck after he discovered he had won the top EuroMillions Plus prize of €500,000 from the December 11 draw.
But...
Dáithí Ó Sé invites Laois to tea to mark the 25th anniversary of Alzheimer’s...
RTÉ and Rose of Tralee presenter Dáithí Ó Sé is calling on the nation to host a Tea Day in aid of The Alzheimer...
In Pictures: Joyous celebrations as Laois students receive their Junior Cert results
There were joyous celebrations across Laois today as Transition Year and fifth year students received their Junior Cert results.
There has been a small increase...
In pictures: Abbeyleix hosts banquet for Entente Florale judges
Abbeyleix treated its European guests to the finest Laois hospitality on Friday night, after the Entente Florale judging had concluded.
The heritage town flew the...
Flooding issues in Laois town ‘finally to be addressed’
Laois County Council have applied to An Bord Pleanala for permission to install a new 600mm diameter overflow culvert, on the Shannon stream in...
Positive vibes as Minister Flanagan meets Simon Harris in relation to Portlaoise Hospital
Minister Charlie Flanagan met with his colleague Minister for Health Simon Harris this week in relation to the future of Portlaoise Hospital and has...
Well-known Ratheniska family presents €4,700 to Pieta House after death of son Dinny
What a remarkable donation this is.
Today, Richie Reid, Julieka Cahill and Lily Reid presented a cheque worth €4,710 to Pieta House, in memory of...
Portlaoise Macra club looking for new members
Interested in joining a club with a difference?
As the Macra year kicks off Portlaoise Macra will be running a recruitment initiative over the few...
List of events announced for Laois Bealtaine Festival for older people in May
Laois County Council Arts have partnered with the Dunamaise Arts Centre and Laois Library Service to present a selection of creative projects during the...
WATCH: Music Generation Laois inspiring the future as school’s initiative results in magic
Music Generation Laois have been active in a number of Laois schools recently and the results of their work are fantastic.
The pupils of Arles...
Young Laois woman selected to battle it out for the title of Miss Ireland...
The Miss Ireland competition will take place next month and a young Laois woman is among those vying for glory.
Sarah Corbet from Clonaslee was...
“The most unnerving thing is for a community not to have certainty,” Mary Lou...
On her recent visit to Laois, Mary Lou McDonald met with, and spoke about, Portlaoise Hospital and the Portlaoise Hospital Action Committee.
The group, which...
In Pictures: Laois U-20 hurlers climb Croagh Patrick to raise money for Women’s Aid
The Laois U-20 hurlers will be hoping to scale some heights on the field this year - and they have already conquered a big...
Delight as Abbeyleix is named Ireland’s Tidiest Small Town
Abbeyleix has been named as Ireland's Tidiest Small Town at the national awards event in Dublin today.
Ennis in Clare was Ireland's Tidies Large Urban...
Funeral details announced for Sean Clear, the young Laois man who died tragically in...
Provisional funeral arrangements have been announced for Sean Clear, the young Laois man who was killed in a tragic accident in New Zealand.
From Ballacolla,...