Great turnout at Down Syndrome Ireland ‘Laois Branch’ AGM
There was a great turnout last Wednesday at the Down Syndrome Ireland 'Laois Branch' AGM in the Family Centre in Gort Na nOir Abbeyleix.
Outgoing...
Laois testing facility in operation as battle against Coronavirus continues
This is the site of the testing facility for the Coronavirus in Laois.
A building belonging to the HSE in Emo is where you are...
Midlands mother and son share positivity and video on activities for children during isolation
Now this is a video we can all appreciate.
Lauren Pidgeon and her son Noel Kelly uploaded a video to spread some positivity in these...
Local woman’s experience training a service dog for her children with autism
Stef McGinn from Portlaoise is in the process of training her dog Baylee to be a service dog for her three children.
Her children, DJ...
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan on early release of prisoners, extra Gardaí and extra...
Laois-Offaly TD and Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan has spoken about the early release of prisoners, the fast-tracking of Garda recruits and...
Sadness at passing of Jimmy Rafter – a great Rathdowney-Errill and Laois gael
The death has occurred of Jimmy Rafter, Clonmeen, Errill. Rathdowney-Errill GAA club, through official Alex Stenson, have sent us the following tribute.
Rathdowney and Errill...
In Pictures: Laois people throughout the county get into the spirit of St Patrick’s...
It was a St Patrick's Day like no other.
Because of the global Coronavirus pandemic and restrictions on public gatherings, there were no St Patrick's...
About 10% of callers to be tested for Coronavirus as GP surgeries around Laois...
GP surgeries in Laois have reported a massive volume of phone calls today in relation to the Coronavirus.
The HSE has increased testing for Coronavirus...
There may be no parades but we’re looking for your St Patrick’s Day photos
Among the first things to be cancelled when the Coronavirus arrived as a serious threat was the St Patrick's Day parades.
From a long way...
Laois Councillor urges people to shop locally and support small business amid Coronavirus outbreak
A Laois County Councillor has called on people to support local businesses in this time of crisis.
Labour Councillor Noel Tuohy, who ran as a...
Laois Doctors release statement as second person dies from Coronavirus in Ireland
Ireland recorded its highest increase in Covid-19 cases today since the outbreak began.
A second person has died and 39 more cases of Coronavirus have...
Going to the mart, watching out for each other and sick pay – farm...
Farmers should only go to the mart if they have animals to sell or buy, according to a statement released today as a number...
Laois school participate in prestigious music event
Students from Ballacolla NS had the honour of participating in the prestigious musical event Peace Proms 2020 in Waterford Institute of Technology Arena recently.
The...
The list of Laois events postponed or cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak
With colleges, schools and pre-schools set to close from tomorrow, Friday, March 13, until March 29 and restrictions placed on public gatherings due to...
BREAKING: Schools and colleges to close and limits on public gatherings amid Coronavirus outbreak
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced that schools, colleges and public facilities are to close until March 29 as massive attempts are being made to...
Laois TikTok-er partners with the Rape Crisis Centre to launch Consent Campaign
In a bid to reach the most critical demographic and support in consent education, the Rape Crisis Centre has announced that they are venturing...
In Pictures: Fashion, transport, chocolate and coffee – Portlaoise school bring sustainability to the...
Last week saw Scoil Chriost Ri in Portlaoise bring sustainability to the fore of all classes this week.
Students were taught a different theme daily...
Clonaslee and Mountrath St Patrick’s Day parades the latest to be cancelled amid Coronavirus...
The Clonaslee St Patrick's Day parade has been cancelled in line with parades all over the country amid fears of a further spread of...
Two Laois groups through to Scór Leinster Final
The Leinster Semi-finals of Scór took place last weekend and Laois were represented in Clonroche by very talented acts.
Ballyfin's Paddy Fitzpatrick represented us in...
In Pictures: Mountrath CS prefects hold successful coffee morning
On Wednesday March 4, the prefects in Mountrath Community school held a most successful coffee morning for their classmates.
A prefect is a pupil who...
Sadness at the death of Sean Miller
The death has occurred of Sean Miller, originally from Vicarstown, but a long-time resident of Derrygarron outside Portlaoise.
Fondly remembered as a gentleman and highly-regarded,...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College collaborate with Tidy Towns in campaign against litter and waste
On Thursday the March 5, Portlaoise College Green Schools Committee along with Principal, Noel Daly collaborated with Tidy Towns.
The aim was to become active...
Rosenallis GAA to hold tractor and truck run next weekend
Rosenallis GAA are holding a tractor and truck run next weekend.
The event is in aid of the Irish Guide Dog Association Laois branch.
The run...
Mountmellick to host Boglands Festival for St Patrick’s Day
Central Festival Group Community Care Team Mountmellick are holding a new festival launching from over two days March 16 and March 17.
They started this...
In Pictures: Go Grease Lighting! First ever musical in Mountrath CS is a big...
The opening night of Mountrath Community School’s first ever musical took place yesterday March 5 and continued March 6 with a final production tonight,...
High speed broadband is coming at last – and a Laois man will deliver...
Sure, there have been lots of promises and lots of delays when it comes to high-speed broadband. But a solution seems finally in sight.
The...
In Pictures: Operation Transformation doctor visits Holy Family ahead of CD launch
The students and teachers at Holy Family Senior School had a very special guest last week.
Operation Transformation's Dr Eddie Murphy, from Portarlington, called in...
Portlaoise community choir leads the way for inclusion
The Sing For Joy Choir based in Portlaoise is blazing a trail for inclusion in Kildare.
The community choir, under leader Maureen Culleton sings at...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College wow in talent show
Students at Portlaoise College have an ocean of hidden talent amongst them.
They had the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities during the Talent...
Death occurs of former Laois County Councillor and hotelier
The death has occurred of William (Billy) Aird, the former Laois County Councillor and uncle of current Cathaoirleach of the same name.
Mr Aird, who...
