Update on Portlaoise South Circular Road progress
A Laois County Council representative has given an update on the Portlaoise South Circular road project, which will connect the Timahoe Road to the Abbeyleix...
Family affected by suicide to hold event for Teac Tom Stradbally in honour of...
A family are hosting a fundraiser in Stradbally in memorial of their son who lost his life to suicide.
Kevin McCarthy is hosting the memorial...
Here’s your opportunity to go to Electric Picnic for free – in return for...
As almost everyone knows, the 15th Electric Picnic is almost upon us and tickets are completely sold out.
Tickets for the largest music and arts...
In Pictures: Laois Vintage Limited celebrate 24 years of Vintage Road Runs for Laois...
Laois Vintage Limited held their launch on Friday last, 19th July at the Gandon Inn Hotel, Emo.
At the launch they announced the details of...
Well-known Laois business owner undertaking gruelling 10 Ironmans in 10 days
Today marks the start of 10 Ironman Triathlons in 10 days for Ballyadams native and businessman Chris Maguire.
Chris, who owns the very popular Stradbally...
Abbeyleix Bog project approved for next phase of surveys
The Abbeyleix Bog project has been approved for the next phase of surveys and research, which will continue to monitor its progress and shape...
South African tribute to tragic Laois woman as memorial service set to be held...
A memorial service will be held in Portlaoise Parish church for the late Aisling Heath (nee McCormack) who died suddenly in South Africa last...
‘Iron Dad’ to bring his incredible challenge to Laois this week
The things some people do.
Declan Loy, a native of Newry in county Down, is currently undertaking a serious challenge - attempting to complete a...
This incredibly impressive effort at a recent Tractor Run should get a prize
Tractor Runs have become hugely popular fundraisers in recent times and they pulled out all the stops in Ballybrittas recently for the 11th annual...
Laois man launches fundraiser to help homeless friend get a home
A young Laois man has set up a fundraiser in a bid to try get a homeless man that he has befriended a home.
Stradbally...
In Pictures: Mountrath showcase Laois’s Pride of Place in All Island Competition
Laois showcased its community champions superbly on Monday 8th July when Bloom HQ Mountrath greeted the judges in the IPB All Island Pride of...
€1m funding scheme for community and voluntary groups supporting older people opened
A new €1m funding scheme aimed at community and voluntary groups supporting older people in their community is now open for applications, according to...
Moment In Time: Fun for all at Timahoe Medley Day
The annual Medley Day took place in Timahoe on Sunday 8th July 2012.
Despite the wet conditions, the event had a great turnout with families...
Moment In Time: ‘Mad Pride’ family day in Portlaoise celebrates mental health
For this week's Moment In Time, we look back to a decade ago when Portlaoise hosted the Mad Pride Family Day.
Mad Pride was held...
In Pictures: HeyDay Studios official launch a huge success
HeyDay Studios, set up by Ciara Drennan and Pauline McEvoy, held its official launch recently.
HeyDay Studios contains a photographic studio and an art studio and...
In Pictures: Laois Macra na Feirme awards night a huge success
Last weekend, the Macra Na Feirme clubs in Laois celebrated their success over the last year.
Portlaoise Macra won club of the year followed by...
Moment in Time: Family and friends pay tribute to the late Senator Kieran Phelan...
For this week's Moment in Time, we look back on May 2011 when the family and friends of the late Senator Kieran Phelan paid...
A powerful new festival in the pipeline for Laois
The Power of Words Festival is a brand-new festival celebrating words, language and literature in all their shapes and forms, written, spoken, acted and...
Over 200 bikers grant terminally ill boy’s ultimate wish
Portlaoise was the scene of more than one amazing feat on Sunday - over 200 people granted a terminally ill child a greatest wish.
Six...
Young woman killed in road crash in Laois this morning
Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on Lea Road, Portarlington, Co. Laois this morning Sunday 7th July, 2019 at approximately...
National ‘Soundest Town’ prize goes to Laois area for the month of June
One Laois town has won the Cadbury 'Sound Town' of the month award for June.
Mountrath received the prestigious national award and Heather Rice, who...
Three-year sentence handed to man who seriously assaulted Laois footballer
According to Midlands 103, a three year imprisonment sentence has been handed to a man who seriously assaulted Laois footballer Daniel O'Reilly.
In April last...
New Durrow Community Bike Hire Scheme is set to boost tourism in Laois
On Friday, June 28 the Durrow Community Bike Hire Scheme was officially launched at the square in Durrow.
The scheme was launched by the newly...
In Pictures: History of the O’Moore clan remembered at launch of the Fort Protector
Last Friday June 28 marked the official launch of the Fort Protector Conservation Phase and Old Fort Festival at the newly revamped Fitzmaurice Place.
The...
Laois woman looking to publish a book on her extraordinary life
A Laois resident with an extraordinary life story is looking to publish her memoirs.
Mary Fullerton, who moved to Ireland from England in 2003, was...
Death occurs of former Emo primary school principal
The death has recently occurred of Joseph O'Callaghan from Emo, who served as principal of the primary school in the village for many years.
Originally...
WATCH: Familiar faces appear in new music video shot in Laois
What do you get if you cross Colm ‘Woolly’ Parkinson, two alsatians and a few suspicious characters? A new music video shot in county...
In Pictures: Exciting new era as Bloom HQ is officially opened in Mountrath
There was a real sense of pride and accomplishment in Mountrath this afternoon as the local community were joined by a host of dignitaries...
Midlands ISL offer opportunity to learn basic Irish Sign Language
Ten individuals recently picked up certificates after learning basic Irish Sign Language, with thanks to Laois Public Participation Network and Midlands ISL.
Laois Public Participation...
In Pictures: Ballinakill NS powering a green wave as they hoist sixth Green Flag...
Pupils at Ballinakill NS have reaped the rewards of their environmental efforts for the sixth time.
The dedicated pupils hoisted their sixth Green Flag, which...
