In Pictures: ‘Jaw-droppingly beautiful’ five-bedroom property sells for almost €700,000 in Killenard
A Laois house has become one of the most expensive residential properties in the county, selling for close to €700,000.
18 Carriglea is nestled within the...
Laois primary school approved for new special educational needs classroom
Rosenallis National School has been approved by the government for a special education needs classroom.
The news was confirmed recently by Minister for State at...
Excitement building as Laois GAA club gear up to host popular ‘Pumpkin Patch’ event...
This October Bank Holiday weekend, a very popular Pumpkin Patch event will take place in the GAA grounds in Clonad.
This will be the fifth...
Stradbally Town Health Check shows need for Community Centre and improved infrastructure
Stradbally Tidy Towns, in collaboration with Southeast Technological University (SETU) is proud to announce the launch of the Stradbally Town Centre Health Check publication.
This...
Live Well Expo impresses judges at National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards
Following it’s shortlisting in the communications category, the Live Well Expo recently faced a judging panel for the upcoming Age Friendly recognition and achievement...
Laois Connects 2024 – a week of connection and wellbeing
The Laois Connects initiative took place throughout Laois from October 7 to 13, promoting health and wellbeing in 2024.
The week saw a varied programme...
Two Laois students receive prestigious scholarships worth €24,000
Sarah Daly and Ella McNulty, two outstanding students from Scoil Chríost Rí, have been awarded the prestigious Naughton Scholarship following their exceptional Leaving Certificate...
In Pictures: Make Way Day 2024 brings Olympic spirit to Laois
Make Way Day, an initiative aimed at promoting accessibility for people with disabilities, was celebrated recently at a wonderful event in Portlaoise.
This year’s theme,...
Everyone ‘safe and well’ after evacuation at Laois primary school
All students and staff are 'safe and well' after a Laois primary school was forced to evacuate.
The incident occurred yesterday at approximately 10am in...
Two Portlaoise students selected to represent Leinster in swimming and soccer
Portlaoise College is celebrating the achievements of two students who have both earned places on recent Leinster squads in their respective sports.
Yifei Li has...
Portlaoise Hospital launches to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Staff from the the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise are organising a multi-denominational service of remembrance to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
The...
Urgent need for addiction support services and education in County Laois
There is an urgent need for enhanced addiction support services and education in the community in County Laois.
That is according to Independent County Councillor...
WATCH: Holy Family Senior School throw their support by Portlaoise seniors and minors this...
We are 24 hours away from the 2024 Laois Shopping Centre Senior football championship final and excitement is building.
We took a trip to Portlaoise...
Ballinakill and Ballacolla seeking to become bastions for wellness in Laois
Two villages in Laois are seeking to become bastions for wellness in the county as the planning process gets underway.
Adam Brennan has applied to...
News in Brief: Events unveiled for Laois Climate Action Festival and Science Week in...
Laois Climate Action Festival
The Laois Climate Action Festival 2024 will showcase 50 climate-positive events and initiatives across the county from October 6 to 23.
The...
Mountmellick bridging the gap between old and new with two community developments planned
Major new developments have been planned for one of Laois's biggest towns, with funding allocated for two community development projects.
Mountmellick United AFC have applied...
Neurologist needed in Portlaoise to avoid ‘stressful and exhausting experience’
The lack of a Neurologist or a Neurology Department in Portlaoise Hospital is causing to people having a "stressful and exhausting experience" when receiving...
Meet the retired Laois primary school teacher who has embarked on a new career...
At a time when many people are enjoying multiple careers, Stradbally native Martina Mulhall is providing a new service to help them get on...
Emergency services attending the scene of a fire in Portlaoise
Emergency services are currently on the scene of a fire on a road near the Portlaoise Plaza off the M7.
A blaze broke out this...
In Pictures: Portlaoise CBS, Portlaoise College and Knockbeg College students celebrate Junior Cert results
There were smiles all around this morning as Laois students were among the thousands who received their Junior Cert results.
In Portlaoise CBS, it was...
13 community projects in Laois to share almost €575,000 in sport and outdoor-facility supports
13 community projects in Laois will share €575,415 under the CLÁR programme to support the development of sports and outdoor facilities in the County.
The...
In Pictures: Reach for the Skies fundraiser brings in over €20,000 for Stradbally parish
A priest jumping out of an airplane was always going to grab attention and so it proved for Fr David Vard, the parish priest...
‘Scandalous’ lack of Domestic Violence refuge for Laois described as ‘a potentially deadly situation’
The "scandalous" lack of a Domestic Violence Refuge for Laois has been described as "a potentially deadly situation" this week.
That is the view of...
In Pictures: Joyous scenes as Crettyard visit local schools after intermediate football success
Of all the great moments that come from a team winning a county final, arguably one of the best is bringing the trophy to...
Proposed ‘turf terrorists’ law should ‘never see the light of day’ says local TD
A local TD has hit out at reports that a piece of legislation that would majorly clamp down on the sale and supply of...
Laois secondary school students invited to Cineáltas Showcase in Croke Park
Members of Mountrath Community School were invited to the Cineáltas Showcase in Croke Park recently.
On the day, two of their 5th year students, Eugene...
Laois to support Occupied Territories Bill opposing ‘Israeli genocide in Palestine’
Laois County Council has agreed to support the Occupied Territories Bill with a view to opposing the ongoing Israeli war in Palestine.
There have also...
HSE awarded planning permission for new Ophthalmology Unit and apartment news in Portlaoise
The Health Service Executive (HSE) have been granted planning permission to construct a new Ophthalmology Unit in Portlaoise.
The development will be at Portlaoise Family...
Shouting match at Laois County Council as councillors let fly over disposal of land
A routine part of proceedings at Laois County Council descended into a shouting match this week as opposition councillors let fly.
Elected members and Council...
Laois County Councillors support new proposal to increase Local Property Tax
The Local Property Tax (LPT) is set to increase by 5% in Laois after County Councillors were close to unanimous in their support of...
