LaoisToday Poll: 60% believe pubs should remain shut while 50-50 split on whether matches...
One of the hardest hit sectors since the Coronavirus restrictions were introduced have been the pubs.
Among the first to close, just before what would...
Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 21 new cases as Laois continues Covid free streak
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that two people with Coronavirus have died and there has been a total of 21...
Much-loved Rathdowney character remembered in stunning mural in local pub
Claire and Glyn Jenkins had only taken the lease on the Brewery pub in Rathdowney five weeks before they were forced to shut due...
Coronavirus: 34 more cases and three new deaths
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that three people with COVID-19 have died while there have been a further 34 confirmed...
Calls for old railway track in Portlaoise to be turned into Greenway to link...
A new Greenway walking and cycling route could be developed linking Portlaoise to the new business park and Togher Woods.
The proposed route would use...
Sadness at passing one of Laois GAA’s oldest supporters
The death has occurred of Jimmy Fitzpatrick from Spink, one of Laois GAA's oldest supporters, who had only celebrated his 99th birthday on July...
Tragic accident as man’s body is discovered in Abbeyleix
The body of an elderly man was found in Abbeyleix on Thursday, after what is believed to have been a tragic accident.
Gardaí confirmed that...
Coronavirus: One further death and 21 more cases as ‘R Number could be as...
There are 21 new confirmed cases of Coranavirus and one further death according to figures released this evening.
There has now been a total of...
Concerns expressed over new developments in Portlaoise – as well as anger over a...
It's not that often that you'll have local councillors in full agreement on a topic - but the seven elected representatives for the Portlaoise...
Warm welcome as Laois County Council secure landmark building in Portarlington
Laois County Council has taken a long-term lease on the landmark Market House building in the square in Portarlington, one that operated as Ryan's...
Proposals in place for a Portlaoise town bus service – with plans for two...
Preliminary designs are in place for a Portlaoise Town Bus Service for two bus routes which would run on a half-hourly basis.
A recent meeting...
New appointments and retirements in Kildare and Leighlin Diocese
Bishop Denis Nulty has announced a number of appointments and retirements of priests in the Kildare and Leighlin Diocese.
Locally, Fr Paddy Byrne is to...
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...
Portlaoise’s newest shop sells €1 million winning lotto ticket
Less than two weeks after opening, McSorley's Centra on the Mountrath Road in Portlaoise has sold a €1 million winning lotto ticket.
The ticket was...
Number of Coronavirus cases in Laois hold relatively steady
The number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in Laois continues to be relatively under control with just four new cases in the past five weeks.
In...
Coronavirus: No new deaths and 11 further cases as Government continue to monitor international...
Health officials have confirmed there are no new deaths and 11 new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.
The figures were released at a briefing from...
€1 million winning lotto ticket sold in Portlaoise – as appeal goes out for...
The National Lottery has appealed to its Lotto players in Portlaoise to check their tickets for last Saturday’s draw after it was confirmed that...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 17 new cases as Taoiseach says it’s too soon...
There have been no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) today.
There has now been a total of 1,746 COVID-19 related...
Portlaoise girl donates hair to Rapunzel charity – and raises €4,500 for Cuisle Centre
Getting your hair shaved off is a big deal for a teenage girl - but Katie Linh Roe did so for not one but...
Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 23 new cases as Ireland begins to see effect...
There have been a further two deaths from Coronavirus and 23 new cases in Ireland, according to figures released by health officials this evening.
The...
Outdoor Food and Craft market takes place in Durrow this Saturday
Durrow is arguably one of the most charming places in Laois - and it's an area and community that really prides itself on doing...
Guards on street, speeding on rural roads and a need to ‘slow down’
Gardai have been more visible on the streets over the past couple of months, something that was welcomed at the recent meeting of the...
Tributes paid to the late Betty Peters who showed ‘great dignity’ after ‘terrible tragedy’
Tributes were paid to Betty Peters, who passed away recently, at the recent meeting of the Laois Joint Policing Committee (JPC).
Betty was the wife...
Warm welcome as IFA representative added to Laois Joint Policing Committee
Laois IFA will have a voice on the county's Joint Policing Committee (JPC) for the first time following the appointment of Brendan Birney from...
Big breakthrough as permission granted for Blueway along River Erkina
The hugely active Woodenbridge Paddlers group enjoyed a significant breakthrough last week when planning permission was granted for a new Blueway route on the...
Laois brothers who died in Tipperary drowning tragedy named
The two Laois men who died in a diving tragedy in Portroe in Tipperary today have been named locally as Fergus and Philip Brophy...
Laois mam to travel to Spain for long-awaited hip operation – and she’s encouraging...
Laois woman Tess Farrell has been in a mountain of pain for the last number of years.
The Portlaoise mother of five has seen her...
‘Portlaoise Leisure Centre will not be privatised’ hears Laois County Council meeting
Laois County Council have confirmed that Portlaoise Leisure Centre will not be privatised.
Chief Executive John Mulholland told this morning’s monthly meeting of elected members...
Coronavirus: One further death and three news cases as warning issued about travelling abroad
One further person has died from Coronavirus and there have been a further three confirmed cases, according to figures released by the Department of...
Coronavirus: Six more deaths and 23 new cases as ‘worrying trend’ among under 35s
A further six people have died from Coronavirus and there have been 23 new cases, according to the Department of Health.
This brings to 1,734...
