Local community set ‘Busk for Cuisle’ to raise much needed funds
This Thursday, December 19, will see musicians and the local community gather together for a great cause.
'Busk for Cuisle' will take place in Kavanaghs...
Christmas Spirit leads the way as local community raise funds for the ‘Help Jamie...
There is really nothing like the local community in times of need and this family have been blown away by the support.
If you've been...
Sympathy for Laois Parish Priest on the death of his mother
Expressions of sympathy and condolences have been extended to a Laois Parish Priest on the death of his mother.
The Parish Priest of Portarlington, Very...
Deep sadness as stylish boutique owner who brought flair, panache and generosity passes away
Monica Muldowney, who has died, was an astute businesswoman whose boutique was one of the original retail outlets in Lyster Square in Portlaoise.
A highly...
Minister Flanagan furious over St Mary’s sports hall debacle
Minister Charlie Flanagan has reacted angrily and expressed his dismay at the abject failure by Laois County Council to take up a Government grant...
Plenty of Christmas cheer as Trumera students host Christmas concert
There was plenty of Christmas spirit in the Gaelscoil Thromaire, Mountrath as they held their Christmas Concert in Trumera GAA Hall recently.
The children and...
Laois man fondly remembered as a teacher, performer and footballer
The death has taken place of Richard Booth of Killeen, Mountmellick.
Popularly and affectionately known as ‘Blondie’ Richard he was a retired Deputy Principal of...
Laois families encouraged to apply for new childcare scheme – and will receive subsidies...
Just three weeks after applications to the National Childcare Scheme opened online, a total of 119 awards have been issued to families in Laois,...
50 years on and it all adds up for Laois Credit Union
This year’s annual general meeting of the People First Credit Union is an especially important and significant one as it marks the 50th anniversary...
Laois Sports Hall fiasco – no application was ever made
Ambitious plans and high hopes for a new modern, purpose-built, state-of-the-art indoor sports facility for Laois have come unstuck.
Local public representatives in Portlaoise did...
Local business helps Mannion family fundraise for ‘Jamie Wants to Walk’ campaign
If you've been following the story of the beautiful little Jamie Mannion and his family over the last couple of weeks then you'll be...
Laois dentists pick up prestigious honours at Irish Dentist Association Awards
Padraig O’Reachtagain has been named ‘Colgate Caring Dentist of the Year 2019’ for the compassionate treatment he provided to a woman who was injured...
Carol service in Killeen not to be missed this Christmas
There's nothing like a Carol service to get you in the mood for Christmas.
Away from the hustle and bustle, it serves both as a...
New tourism status for Portlaoise is great news for Laois, says Minister Flanagan
Portlaoise has been revealed to be one of the country’s ‘Destination Towns’ under a new Fáilte Ireland scheme, according to Laois-Offaly TD and Minister...
Laois street leagues are streets ahead and success is a different goal
Mens sana in corpore sano is the old Latin saying but its basic message is a simple truth that has stood the test of...
Boost for Laois Tourism as Binninea walk included in the first phase of the...
Laois/Offaly TD and Minister for Justice & Equality, Charlie Flangan has said that the inclusion of Binninea Walk in the expanded Walks Scheme will...
Garda appeal for missing Laois teenager
Gardaí wish to seek the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16 year-old, Gearóid Morrissey, who is missing from Mountmellick.
Gearóid was last seen...
Former Town Commissioner and one of county’s oldest citizens both pass away
The deaths have taken place of one of the county’s most senior citizens in his 102nd year and also of a former Mountmellick Town...
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 group needs your votes in bid to win €20,000 funding
The Laois Arch club has been nominated for the prestigious Permanent TSB community fund.
The club, who support and help people with intellectual disabilities, are...
Great turnout as local gym raise much needed funds for little Jamie
In October, we shared the story of the Mannion family and their bid to raise money to help their beautiful son who is in need of medical support.
In...
Almost €120,000 on the way to Laois sports groups
Laois Sports Partnership is due to receive €114,200 as part of a €4.2 million investment in Dormant Accounts Funding for a wide range of...
How the new bingo laws are set to affect Laois players
A protest is in full swing outside the Dail at present over the potential introduction of a new piece of legislation.
A spokesperson for Save...
In Pictures: Camross hosts successful fashion show in aid of Parish development
Camross Community held a very successful fashion show recently in aid of Parish/Field development.
A cheese and wine reception was also sponsored by Dunnes Stores.
Participating...
In Pictures: Scoil Chríost Rí celebrate school’s success at golden jubilee
Scoil Chríost Rí celebrated their golden jubilee recently having opened in 1968.
Staff and students both past and present, Parent's Council members, board members, the...
Prestigious award for Bloom HQ in Mountrath
Bloom HQ, a community and economic hub located in the Old Convent in Mountrath, are celebrating their prize of Special Winner in the Creative...
In Pictures: Festive feeling as Christmas lights are turned on in Timahoe
The Timahoe Christmas Fair was a resounding success, as villagers and neighbours mingled about the festive village.
There was loads for all to see do...
Santa’s Helpers going from strength to strength to help families this Christmas
Local physio Darren Conroy and Laois emigrant Chrissie Lynch Navarre recently set up a volunteer group in Laois known as Santa’s Helpers.
The aim of...
Money raised for Cuisle Centre as part of ‘Afternoon of Healing’
As part of Laois Connects, Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre held an 'Afternoon of Healing' recently.
The healing was provided, free of charge, by...
Laois secondary school raise money for Focus Ireland
A TY group in St Mary's CBS recently took part in the Focus Ireland, Shine a Light campaign.
The boys took part in a sleep...
