Laois family and friends raise over €10,500 for Pieta House in memory of Adam
On Wednesday August 7 one Laois family presented a cheque of €10,586.72 to Pieta House, in memory of their brother, nephew, cousin and son,...
UPDATE: Missing Laois man has been found
A man previously reported as missing has been found.
Declan Gibson was found after Gardaí tracked his phone to Cork today.
He was last seen on...
In Pictures: Stradbally duo raise over €4,600 for Kolbe School with novel tattoo
Two of Stradbally's most well-known residents have raised a remarkable €4,604.54 by 'inking up' for Kolbe Special School.
Life-long friends Bryan ‘Reggie’ Lalor and Joe...
Social media appeal launched to find missing Laois man
Family and friends of a Laois man that say he has been missing since yesterday have taken to social media to find him.
Portarlington man...
Praise, plaudits and even profits for Portarlington swimming pool
Running a swimming pool is no easy task.
A lot of the time it’s about trying to keep your head above water and even more...
Young father with Laois connections dies tragically in Australia
Tributes have been paid to a young Irish father with Laois connections who tragically died in Australia.
Owen (Emmett) O'Connor of Cloneygowan died in Perth...
New television programme wants Laois households for latest show
RTÉ are looking for Laois households to take on a challenge which, will measure the impact your household is having on Planet Earth, across...
In Pictures: National Learning Network Portlaoise hoist their fifth Green Flag
Wednesday marked the day that the National Learning Network (NLN) Portlaoise hoisted their fifth Green Flag.
Over 50 people attended the launch, which celebrated the...
New RTÉ documentary focuses on the life of a Laois woman and her family
A new RTÉ Radio 1 Documentary on One focuses on both the heartbreaking yet uplifting story of Laois woman Nan Delaney.
Nan suffering sickness throughout...
Laois man completes extraordinary Deca Ironman challenge
Ten Ironman Triathlons in 10 days.
We must all be thinking the same thing - what is Chris Maguire made out of?!
Chris, who owns the...
Laois man comes top of the class in Masters in Organic Farming
Coming from a background in agriculture and land management policy, Laois man Stephen Meredith was looking to develop his knowledge of organic farming.
The 35-year-old...
Power outrage affecting more than 3,000 people in Laois
A fault in Pallas, Portlaoise, is affecting 3,035 customers this evening.
The fault began at 6.06pm and is due to last until 7.15pm.
A message on...
Three lanes of the M7 motorway will be opened this week
The light at the end of the motorway is in sight.
Three lanes will be open in both directions on the M7 in Kildare this...
Pregnant with quadruplets: Laois mother-to-be reveals shock and excitement ahead of four little arrivals
104 years ago - That's the last time quadruplets were raised in Laois, expectant mother Ciara Flynn excitedly reveals.
Her fianceé Shane found out the...
In Pictures: Large crowds mooving along at the Bank of Ireland Ballyfin farm walk
Bank of Ireland recently welcomed over 90 farmers to Bruce and Ian Thompson’s fifth generation dairy farm in Camcloon, Co Laois.
The aim of the...
Local group climb Ireland’s highest mountain for two great reasons
A group made up of four men from the Midlands have climbed Carrauntoohill to raise funds for causes close to their hearts - Holy...
Deep sadness as six year old Laois boy passes away
Tributes have been paid to Shane Brophy, a six year old Laois boy who passed away yesterday evening.
Shane, who was a little motorbike enthuasist,...
Phelan to fly the flag for Laois in upcoming Miss Macra International Competition
Cassandra Phelan from the Pike of Rushall will be representing Laois this August Bank Holiday at the Miss Macra International Competition.
Cassandra is a trained...
Engineering organisations in Laois encouraged to celebrate achievements and skill
Engineers Ireland is calling on engineering organisations in Laois to showcase their achievements and skill by submitting an entry to the 2019 Engineers Ireland...
Mountmellick man set for new show on Midlands 103
Laois Today podcast host Brian Moss is set for a new challenge and is taking over a brand new late night show to be...
Four community-based mental health facilities in Laois are unregulated, leaving people ‘at risk of...
A report by the Mental Health Commission says that four mental community based mental health facilities in Laois are unregulated, leaving people with severe...
Moment In Time: ‘Ríocht na nÓg’ Playground in Castletown is officially opened in 2011
For this week's Moment In Time, we look back on the official opening of 'Ríocht na nÓg' Playground in Castletown in July 2011.
The €100,000...
In Pictures: Music Generation Laois hosts Trad Summer School
The Courtyard Venue in Kavanagh's Portlaoise played host to a Trad Summer School recently.
The Trad Summer School was ran by Music Generation Laois.
The summer...
Two Laois parks powering a green wave as they hoist their Green Flag awards
Two Laois parks have picked up awards at the Green Flag Award for Parks.
Páirc an Phobail Portlaoise and the Peoples' Park, Portarlington, were rewarded...
In Pictures: ‘Welcome to Laois’ Tour goes down as a treat
‘Welcome to Laois’ Tour is an innovative initiative of the Creative Ireland Laois 2019 programme in partnership with Laois Asylum Migration and Integration Support...
Sadness in Camross at passing of Micheál Moore
The Camross area are in mourning following the death of Micheál Moore, a hugely well-liked and respected member of the local community.
He passed away...
In Pictures: Laois stores shine at Centra Quality awards
There was celebrations all around for five Laois stores as they came out on top at the recent 2019 Centra Food Quality Awards.
Each store...
Parents affected by bereavement of a baby invited to attend this family day in...
Parents and those affected by the loss of baby are invited to attend a family day taking place in Portlaoise this weekend.
'Together is Better'...
Laois mother raising funds in bid to grant her son inclusion in preschool
A Laois mother has set up a GoFundMe page to grant her son Cian access outside when he attends preschool.
Portlaoise woman Olivia O'Donovan set...
Well-known Laois woman speaks about overcoming stammer on national television
A well-known Laois teacher has given an exceptional interview on national television about her experience growing up with a bad stammer, and the supports...
