Durrow community rally for ‘Friends of Shane Walsh’ event
The tight-knit community of Durrow was stunned in September with the sad death of Shane Walsh, a young man in his early 30s who...
Irish Wheelchair Association to hold open day in Portlaoise
The Irish Wheelchair Association are set to have an open day/ showcase of art this coming Wednesday the 4th of December.
The event is aimed...
In Pictures: Huge turnout as Pat Critchley launches ‘Bruno’ book in Portlaoise
They came from all over the county - but particularly from Portlaoise and Ratheniska - as Pat Critchley launched his new book Bruno, dedicated to his...
Laois man holding table quiz in support of Pieta House
One Laois man has decided to hold a table quiz in support of Pieta House.
The quiz will be held in Kavanaghs Pub on December...
Mountmellick Tidy Towns launch ‘Mutt Mitts’ in partnership with Laois County Council
MUTT MITTS launched in Mountmellick this afternoon (Thursday) outside the Mountmellick Community Arts Centre.
Laois County Council, in partnership with Mountmellick Tidy Towns, is pleased...
Scoil Chríost Rí launches Christmas Book Drive for the Peter McVerry Trust
This Christmas Scoil Chríost Rí are calling on all staff, students and parents to donate their once loved children’s books to those who are...
In Pictures: Portlaoise CBS students help out at Team Hope Packing Centre
A group of TY students from St. Marys CBS established themselves as a Young Saint Vincent de Paul group at the beginning of the...
Seven Laois ladies honoured for 20 years of volunteerism with Laois Riding for the...
Seven Laois women were honoured recently for incredibly dedicated volunteerism with Laois Riding for the Disabled.
Abbeyleix duo Ann O'Hanlon and Magareth Pratt, Portlaoise duo...
Local climate change group set for meeting in Laois
We are living in a time of huge change.
Urgent and global conversations are happening in our classrooms, on our airwaves, on TV and in...
€30,000 for Laois contestant on Winning Streak
A Laois woman has won €30,000 on tonight’s Winning Streak.
Mary O’Neill from St Brigid’s Square in Portarlington was represented by her daughter Sandra Walsh...
Two Laois men in the running for National Community Games Awards
The National Community Games Area Awards will take place in Mount Wolseley Hotel, Tullow on December 7 and two Laois men are in the...
Laois mother scathing of State as swine flu test case is settled
A Laois mother has been scathing today in her castigation of the State for the adversarial stance it had taken against her family in...
In Pictures: Laois students tackle climate change during Science Week
Science week at Timahoe NS got off to an exciting start as the boys and girls from 5th and 6th Class visited Carlow IT...
Abbeyleix pupils pick up prestigious award at Fís Film Awards
Abbeyleix South National School pupils were crowned 'Best Mixed Media Award' at the FÍS Film Awards Ceremony.
The ceremony took place in in the Helix,...
Abbeyleix Calendar is for the birds … the bugs, bees and the butterflies
2020 is just around the corner and Laois is to get another superb local calendar to mark the occasion.
This time it’s not calendar girls...
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland hosting support group in Laois
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland is encouraging families affected by brain injury to join their support group in Laois.
Every year in Ireland an estimated 19,000...
Camross Parish Development Association get in on Climate Action during Science Week
National Science Week was a big hit across the county with many people partaking in different events.
This year's theme was 'Climate Action' and Camross...
German trip, storytelling and Community Care in Portlaoise College
It has been a very busy period for the students in Portlaoise College and here are some of the things they have been up...
Who’s getting what? The full list of Laois recipients in this year’s Sports Capital...
Twenty six Laois clubs and organisations have been awarded funding totalling over €670,000 in this year's Sports Capital Grants.
The announcement was made this morning...
In Pictures: Clean air week launched by Green schools in Laois
What a great initiative!
Schools from Laois will be celebrating Clean Air Week from the November 18 November 22 to by undertaking activities and events...
In Pictures: Huge turnout as Laois athletics club celebrate 60 years
A huge gathering of friends and founders celebrated the 60th anniversary of Ballyfin AC in the Deadman’s Inn on Saturday November 9.
The club honoured...
Laois man visits Kenya to help marginalised and vulnerable communities
Laois man Larry O’Loughlin recently visited Kenya as part of a mid-term strategic review of Misean Cara - the umbrella body for Irish Missionaries across...
Weather warning in place as heavy rain expected to turn to sleet and snow
Laois is one of seven counties to have been hit with a rainfall warning for today as heavy rain is expected to turn to...
In Pictures: Big crowd at the launch of Laois Integration Strategy
The launch of the first Integration Strategy for County Laois took place in the Parish Centre, Portlaoise recently by Charlie Flanagan TD, Minister for...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College wish farewell to long serving member of staff
What a great send off!
There was great celebrations recently when the staff of Portlaoise College came together to acknowledge the retirement of one of...
Death occurs of Bernie Daly proprietor of popular Portlaoise tavern
Bernie Daly who died on Monday was the former proprietor of one of the region’s best known and most popular pubs.
Bernie, who was pre-deceased...
Portlaoise GAA host Race Night and celebrate recent achievements this weekend
It was a dramatic weekend for Portlaoise GAA but after settling down and looking forward to the Leinster semi-final, it's time for a fundraiser.
The...
Portarlington Leisure Centre honoured with prestigious award
Portarlington Leisure Centre have been awarded 'Overall Best Leisure Centre in Ireland'.
The Leisure Centre received the award at this year's National Standards Awards after...
Sadness as master butcher, publican and champion athlete passes away
Loughlin Delaney who has passed away after a long illness was well known in business and athletic circles throughout Laois. He was 65.
Better known...
In Pictures: ‘Dirty Dusting’ in Dunamaise Arts Centre a huge success
The Dirty Dusting Irish tour made its way to Dunamaise at the weekend and was played in front of a sold out crowd.
The show...
