Planning: Local developer seeking planning permission to build 40 houses in Portarlington
A local developer has applied to Laois County Council for planning permission to begin a new residential development in one of the county's biggest...
Laois cancer patient shares experience of financial struggles as Irish Cancer Society urges Government...
A Laois cancer patient has come out in support of the Irish Cancer Society's calls for sustained, recurrent funding for the National Cancer Strategy.
Samantha...
‘Help children develop a passion for learning’: Wolfhill-based Trinity researcher
A single individual can have a far-reaching impact on a child’s academic performance, according to the lead researcher in a new study from Trinity...
Location revealed as lucky Laois Lotto player scoops €250,000 prize in draw
Last night's Lotto draw proved to be a memorable event for five players across Ireland, including one in Laois.
In total, there were two jackpot...
Clonaslee High Nelly Club raise over €35,000 for St Manman’s Church
Clonaslee High Nelly Club members were delighted to present a cheque for €35,400 this weekend in support of St Manman's Church Roof Restoration Fund.
Parish...
‘Mindless vandalism’ caused at hallowed place of worship in Portlaoise
An act described as "mindless vandalism" occurred this week in Portlaoise, as Marian Shrine was attacked and defaced.
The incident occurred on some time between...
New members encouraged as Portlaoise Macra set to host open evening this week
Portlaoise Macra have announced they will be hosting an open evening for anyone interested in joining the club on Friday, September 27, at 8:30pm...
Laois Partnership Company open day as part of Local Development Week
As part of Local Development Week, Laois Partnership Company is holding an open day in Portlaoise to promote the many services available across Laois.
It is...
More than €300,000 secured to regenerate Mountrath town centre
Mountrath Town Team have been working hard over the past year to secure funding to regenerate Mountrath Town Centre.
In the past 12 months, in...
Floodlights, astro pitches and upgrades galore as Laois allocated record €6.2 million Sports Capital...
€6.2 million has been allocated for Laois clubs and organisations, under the Sports Capital and Equipment Grant scheme.
This is the highest ever sum of...
In Pictures: Laois locals gather for Palestinian Solidarity and encourage others to sign petition
On Saturday last, a vigil was held in Fitzmaurice Place, Portlaoise in solidarity with the people of Palestine and to officially welcome the “Walk...
‘Make Way Day’ aiming to channel the ‘spirit of the Olympics’ in Laois this...
Make Way Day 2024 returns this week, on Friday September 27, to The People’s Park in Portlaoise.
The central message of Make Way Day is...
Portarlington FIDE to host Charity Chess Tournament in aid of Pieta
Portarlington FIDE are set to host a charity chess tournament in aid of Pieta.
The event will be held in SOLAS Eco Garden Centre on...
In Pictures: Laois Alzheimer’s Memory Walk a huge success
The Laois Alzheimer's Memory Walk took place in Ballyroan GAA grounds yesterday and proved a big success.
Kicking off at 11am, this was the largest...
Waterways Ireland announce list of improvements and developments on Laois section of Grand Canal
Waterways Ireland have confirmed its list of planned improvements and developments on the Laois section of the Grand Canal.
Waterways Ireland are responsible for developing...
Five Laois sports clubs eligible for funding to install EV charge points
Five Laois sports clubs are eligible to apply for funding for electric vehicle charge points, under the Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Scheme.
Park-Ratheniska...
Laois people left without a GP as HSE says they are ‘waiting to be...
The HSE has confirmed that there are currently 251 applications from people in the Midlands who cannot find a GP to take them on...
‘One of the most successful championships of all time’ – Sun sets on 2024...
As the traffic flows from the car parks in Ratheniska this evening, the the total attendance figure for the 93rd National Ploughing Championships has...
Sinn Fein TD on Aidan Mullins departure and his wish for a General Election...
Sinn Fein's spokesperson on housing Eoin Ó Broin says that he would love a General Election to be called 'tomorrow'.
The Dublin Mid-West TD was...
Double bronze and a nasty fall for Laois athlete McDonald at World Masters in...
It has been a successful and eventful couple of days for the evergreen Laois athlete Martin McDonald.
The Ballyroan, Abbeyleix & District runner competed in...
LOETB Adult Literacy for Life – working in our community
One of my earliest memories is of my mother reading to me, the world opening before me as I realised there was a connection...
Action needed as Midlands remains without specialised palliative inpatient care unit
The three Midlands counties Laois, Offaly and Westmeath are dtill without any specialised palliative care inpatient unit.
Addressing the matter, Laois Sinn Fein TD, Brian Stanley,...
Woodenbridge Paddlers raise €3,000 for new Centre for Autism in Rathdowney
The Woodenbridge Paddlers have made a wonderful donation of €3,000 to support the new Centre for Autism in St Fergal's College, Rathdowney.
Representatives from the...
In Pictures: Glorious sunshine, big crowds and mighty craic at Day 1 of the...
It was less mud and wellies but more glorious sunshine and sunglasses as the National Ploughing Championships got underway yesterday.
The day did not disappoint...
Laois primary school perform for President Michael D Higgins at Ploughing Championships
The school band in Scoil Fionntáin Naofa, Shanahoe was invited to perform at the opening ceremony of the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska.
This was...
Timahoe Vintage and Heritage Club raise €7,000 for Scoil Mhuire Fatima
The newly formed Timahoe Vintage and Heritage Club got off to a flying start this year following the success of their first Truck and...
EirGrid awards over €120,000 to community groups and organisations in Timahoe, Ballinakill and Spink
EirGrid, the national electricity grid operator, has awarded €153,450 to community groups and not-for-profit organisations in Laois and Kilkenny.
Nine of the 14 groups are...
‘Rest easy Rob, your club, family and friends will never forget you’ – Beautiful...
There was a dark cloud of sadness over Stradbally last weekend as one of its much loved sons was laid to rest.
Only aged in...
News in Brief: Ban on vapes, Laois national schools getting creative, and good news...
Legislation approved to ban sale of disposable vapes
The newly approved Nicotine Inhaling Products Bill bans the sale, manufacture and import of single-use or disposable...
Lack of car parking facilities at Clonaslee Heath Centre is ‘totally unfair’
The lack of proper car parking facilities at Clonaslee Heath Centre has been described as "totally unfair."
That is the opinion of local County Councillor,...
