Community effort to save medieval church in Laois village
A community-based project to save the Medieval Church at Kilmanman near Clonaslee has had a very successful first stage, with the help of funding...
In Pictures: Singer Majella O’Donnell addresses packed Laois Hospice meeting
TV star Majella O’Donnell, wife of country music superstar Daniel, was speaking at a Laois Hospice Foundation Public Meeting recently.
The talk took place in...
Clarification sought on the proposed Bog Road flood relief system in Laois
Portarlington based Fianna Fail Cllr Eddie Fitzpatrick is seeking
clarification on the proposed Bog Road Flood Relief Project for the
Town
Eddie said: "These works should have...
Laois TD Stanley introduces beef transparency bill in the Dail
Laois-Offaly TD Brian Stanley has introduced Sinn Féin’s Beef Price Transparency Bill into the Dáil.
As things stand meat processors do not have to share...
Laois GAA club set to hold pumpkin patch fundraiser
This bank holiday weekend one Laois GAA club are running a rather unique fundraiser.
Clonad juvenile club and CRG camogie are combining to run a...
Nationwide Bin It! campaign continues with visits to Laois schools
The annual nationwide Bin It! campaign continued with visits to schools across the country in a bid to educate and raise awareness of issues...
In Pictures: Heath golf club fundraiser a major success
The Heath Golf Club fundraiser held on September 28th proved to be a tremendous success.
The sun was shining down across the course and the...
Portlaoise student receives prestigious maths award
Portlaoise student, Frank Flanagan received a prestigious prize this week after being announced as one of the best Maths student in Ireland.
Frank received an...
Funeral details announced for Portlaoise man who died suddenly in Spain
Funeral details have been announced for the late Kevin Culleton from Portlaoise, who died suddenly in Lanzarote last week.
Mr Culleton, who was only in...
Transport in Portlaoise – Duncan Stewart to host Sustainable Solutions this Sunday
Could Portlaoise have the best public transport in Ireland? Could Portlaoise be a cycling town?
The future of commuting, the role of electric bikes and...
Stradbally set to go back to the 80’s this weekend in aid of Teac...
This years annual 80's night in Stradbally will take place this weekend in Rams Bar.
The 80's themed night will be held on Saturday night...
In Pictures: Stradbally fire service presented with commemorative medals
The Stradbally fire service were presented with 1916-2016 commemorative medals last Monday night to celebrate 100 years of service.
The presentation took place in Stradbally...
In Pictures: Serious excitement in Durrow and Cullohill as The Harps get set for...
There's nothing like a county final to create a bit of stir.
And that's exactly the vibe in Durrow and Cullohill this week as the...
Sadness in Ballinakill as community mourns the late JP O’Mara
The death has occurred of JP O'Mara, a hugely popular and active member of the Ballinakill community, following a short illness at the age...
Coffee Morning in aid of vital Pieta House services
A coffee morning for Pieta House will take place on Wednesday, October 23.
The event will take place from 10 am to 11.30 am in...
Weather warning in place in Laois with warnings of potential flooding
A Status Yellow rainfall warning is in place for Laois today, and will remain in place until midnight tonight.
Met Éireann has issued a Status...
Abbeyleix set to extend warm welcome to Direct Provision residents
The community of Abbeyleix will extend a warm welcome to the residents of the Hibernian Direct Provision Centre in the town this afternoon
Taking place...
Portlaoise footballers visit local schools ahead of this weekends county final clash
There was excitement this morning as members of the Portlaoise senior football team paid visit to schools in the town.
The team are gearing up...
Incredible excitement in Killeshin ahead of first ever senior county final
It was all excitement this morning in Killeshin National School as they welcomed members of the panel to take on Portlaoise in this weekend's...
Tributes pour in for Laois seanchaí and champion of the Slieve Blooms
Tributes continue to pour in from all over the county for the late Mick Dowling. He was 82.
The much respected Camross man was founder...
End of an era in Camross at passing of Fint Lalor
The death has occurred in Camross of Fint Lalor, the man who captained the local GAA club to their first senior hurling title in...
Sadness in Portlaoise and beyond at death of Kevin Culleton in Spain
There was widespread shock and sadness in Portlaoise this week when word came through of the sudden death of Kevin Culleton while on a...
Mountmellick Macra presents promising 3 Act Comedy
Mountmellick Macra are holding a fundraiser 3 Act Comedy drama on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19.
The drama takes place at 8:15pm both...
12th annual Coolrain village vintage run to be held in memory of Hannah Dooley
The 12th annual Coolrain Village vintage run is set to be held on the October 27.
This is always a fantastic event but this year...
Camross charity truck and tractor run set to take place this weekend
A charity truck and tractor run will be taking place in Camross on October 12.
This run in is aid of Down Syndrome Irelands "Laois...
Big week for Barrowhouse as they get set to mark centenary in style
It's a big week for the Barrowhouse GAA club as they host an event for Laois Connects week on Thursday night and then celebrate...
Sell-out crowd for Slieve Bloom Sean Nós launch at the Deadmans
There were powerful ballads, skips of tunes, rakes of pints, mighty craic and a sell-out crowd in the Deadman’s on Sunday night.
It seemed like...
Laois women encouraging sustainable fashion by organising ‘Swap Shop’ this weekend
Laois women Anna Moore and Maebh Shortall have organised a Swap Shop in Ballintubbert House & Gardens on Sunday, October 13 from 11am to...
Sadness in Ballybrittas and surrounding areas at the passing of Billy Murphy
The death has occurred of Billy Murphy from Belgrove near Ballybrittas, a man who was hugely well-known and liked in the area.
Billy was from...
Portlaoise Musical Society honoured by local councillors for Titanic success at Irish Musical Awards
Portlaoise Musical Society were honoured by local Councillors last night in a civic reception in Laois County Council.
The group picked up the top award...
