In Pictures: Great turnout in Castletown for very worthwhile fundraiser
There was a right good crowd in Castletown on Sunday for a fundraiser for the Teac Tom charity that supports families who have lost...
In Pictures: Great sport at Annanough GAA family fun day
The rain held off and there was plenty of craic - it was a right good day in the Annanough GAA grounds in Vicarstown...
In Pictures: Lions Durrow AFC host another successful fun day as new season gets...
Lions AFC is a vibrant soccer club in Durrow and that was very evident at their family fun day on Sunday last.
With an array...
Campaign underway to re-open Laois train station
It will be a big ask and a hard station, but there is a campaign underway to have the railway line to Mountmellick re-opened.
Initiating...
Meet the Laois man who’s been at more All Irelands than most of us...
There is ‘Dad joke’ that does the rounds in our family. It was a personal favourite of my uncle, Billy Whelan.
It goes: ‘You know...
Waterways Ireland gearing up for exciting Barrow Way Walk
The Barrow Way Walk is the first event organised by a strategic partnership between Waterways Ireland, Get Ireland Walking, Sport Ireland and Carlow, Kildare...
My pilgrimage to Lourdes was a life-changing experience
Back last month, a group of people from Laois travelled to Lourdes on a pilgrimage.
Stradbally native Paula Hennessy was on the trip and she...
Mountrath Calendar Girls aim to raise money for Christmas lights
Mountrath Christmas Lights Committee was first established in 2009 by a small group of individuals in the local community of Mountrath.
They have worked tirelessly...
News Diary: Top award for Portlaoise student in UL, new students in local secondary...
Busy times for Laois Alzheimer’s Society
The Heath Golf Club kindly hosted a Competition for Laois Alzheimer’s Society on Thursday, September 5, with 45 teams...
In Pictures: Mountmellick Historical and Heritage Society celebrate Heritage Week
The Mountmellick Historical and Heritage Society had a busy few days recently celebrating Heritage week.
There was a number of events taking place in the...
Young man missing from Electric Picnic found in Tullamore
A young man who went missing from Electric Picnic earlier this week has been found safe and well, according to Gardaí.
Cameron McClements, from Co...
In Pictures: Laois Heritage Week a great success
Heritage Week in Laois this year has been the biggest and best with over 50 events all over the county, ranging from bat walks...
Mr & Miss Diversity set to come to Portlaoise
How well can you represent a different culture? Voice of Migrants Ireland (VOMI) brings you a wonderful night of laughter where they will crown...
‘Escape your chair’ in Vicarstown – and do your heart good!
The Irish Heart Foundation has launched its month-long heart health campaign entitled, ‘Escape Your Chair’.
The campaign, which aims to raise awareness of prolonged sitting...
News Diary: Trad concert in Camross in aid of local church, Laois Hospice fundraiser...
Trad concert in Camross for Lacca Church restoration
The local community in Camross have a right night planned in the Community Hall on Sunday, September...
Family Carers Ireland call for carers in Laois for the Carer of the Year...
Family Carers Ireland are looking for nominations in Laois for Carer of the Year 2019.
The 'Carer of the Year' awards recognise carers who sacrifice...
In Pictures: High spirits at Ballacolla 5K in spite of bad weather
A total of 73 people took part in a recent for the 5k Run/Walk fundraiser in Ballacolla in aid of the local afterschool den.
Given...
My pick for the Picnic: Must-see act The2Johnnies
The act I'm most looking forward to seeing this year is The2Johnnies.
The band from Tipperary have some serious tunes and their love of GAA...
My pick for the Picnic: The Scottish maestro with a massive heart – Gerry...
One act that I hoped and prayed would be announced amongst the masses for this year's Electric Picnic was Gerry Cinnamon.
July 17 marked the...
My pick for the Picnic: “Pop’s Next It Girl” Billie Eilish
This year’s Electric Picnic line up is out of this world, with acts such as Kodaline and Florence and the Machine taking to the...
Moment In Time: Ed Sheeran and The Killers perform at Electric Picnic in 2012
Electric Picnic 2012 was a huge success in its ninth year with sunshine and a star-studded line up.
The festival offered a fantastic line up...
Rosenallis man honoured by the St Vincent de Paul in London
A Laois man has been honoured by the St Vincent de Paul of England and Wales for his great contribution as a member of...
Moment In Time: First ever Electric Picnic festival in 2004
September 2004 marked Stradbally's first ever Electric Picnic festival.
Headlining the music festival in the Cosby Estate were 2 Many DJs. Other acts included Groove...
Laois Rose Sarah Bergin to appear on TV on The Rose Of Tralee tonight
Laois Rose Sarah Bergin is set to appear on The Rose Of Tralee International Festival 2019 competition tonight.
The competition will be televised on RTÉ...
Thirty-three Laois pubs have closed in the last 13 years, but numbers of pubs...
Thirty-three Laois pubs have closed their doors in the 13 years.
This is according to a new survey from Drinks Industry Ireland.
However the survey also...
‘Free Market’ exhibition to be displayed around Mountmellick
Between September 5 and 7, the 'Free Market' pavilion and a packed schedule of tours, talks and workshops will take place in O'Connell Square...
In Pictures: Nature lovers having a wild time in Abbeyleix
Wednesday August 22 saw young nature lovers rejoice during a show and tell like no other in Abbeyleix library.
The enthusiastic and entertaining conservationist, Dale...
Bishop Denis Nulty launches a creative prayer writing contest for the Ploughing
Bishop Denis Nulty and members of the Diocesan Ploughing Steering Group gathered on Thursday on the site of the National Ploughing Championships at Ballintrane,...
Sadness in Portlaoise at passing of local business woman Mary-Emma Fergus
The death has occurred of Mary-Emma Fergus (nee Davis) in Portlaoise, who was well-known through the long-standing family camera and photography business on Main...
In Pictures: Fascinating scenes as Castletown hosts bat walk during Heritage Week
Some brilliant pictures here.
As part of National Heritage Week, Castletown hosted an informative bat walk.
On Saturday evening last, a crowd gathered at the bridge...
