CONFIRMED: Health Minister announces new Covid-19 close contact rules to come into force from...
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced changes to Ireland’s self-isolation and restriction of movement rules following a Government meeting today.
For a period of...
In Pictures: Official Opening of new Portlaoise Link Road
After months and months of delays, traffic congestion and frustration, the brand new Portlaoise Southern Circular Road officially on Friday November 1
The project was...
Winner announced for St Marys CBS scholarship
A congratulations is in order to Patrick O Callaghan for winning the St Marys CBS “From each his best” scholarship award.
Patrick is a past...
Anna May McHugh appointed to ‘incredibly prestigious’ position
The managing director of the National Ploughing Association Anna May McHugh has been appointed as an honorary board member of the World Ploughing Organisation.
It...
Incredible effort as Laois Vintage Run smashes the €1 million barrier
The wonderful Laois Vintage Run took place on Saturday with an array of classic cars and tractors traversing the county in the glorious August...
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An army of Laois dancers set to compete at World Irish Dancing Championships
70 Irish dancers from Laois are heading to the Waterfront Theatre in Belfast from Saturday to compete in the An Comhdhail World Irish Dance Championships.
35...
Laois GAA club and primary school set to come together for 24 hour fundraiser
A Laois GAA club and primary school are set to come together for a 24 hour fundraiser later this week.
Arles-Kilcruise and Arles NS are...
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...
Laois native receives award in Queen Elizabeth’s New Year’s Honours List
A Laois native has received an award from Queen Elizabeth II in the annual New Year's Honours List in the UK.
Dr John Fingleton, who...
Portlaoise Institute students experience Spanish Workplaces and Culture
Portlaoise Institute students recently completed a two-week work placement programme in Malaga, Spain through the Erasmus + Mobility Programme.
This initiative provided 25 students from...
Four remarkable Portlaoise women awarded sports scholarships at DCU
Four Portlaoise women flew the flag for Laois at Dublin City University this week when they were awarded scholarships for excellence in sport.
Eimear O'Sullivan...
2022 Remembered: Laois midwife claims prestigious award and €2,500 for Portlaoise Hospital for ‘beyond...
February saw Clinical Midwife Specialist, Claire Fitzpatrick awarded the prestigious WaterWipes Pure Foundation Fund Trophy as well as €2,500 for Portlaoise Hospital.
A Laois midwife...
Death occurs of John McDonald, stalwart of Arles-Kilcruise GAA club for many years
The wider community around Arles-Kilcruise GAA club have lost two great stalwarts in recent months.
John McDonald, of Ashfield, Ballickmoyler, was laid to rest on...
‘Tánaiste’s claim that forestry is moving in the right direction is simply surreal’ –...
Local Independent TD Carol Nolan has clashed with the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar on issues relating to the resolution of the licensing crisis affecting the...
Fundraiser launched for talented Laois teenager following cancer diagnosis
A fundraiser has been launched for a talented Laois teenager following news of his cancer diagnosis.
Eoin Coss, who hails from Mountmellick, received the shock...
‘Shocking,’ that HSE has no plan for Abbeyleix Hospital
Laois TD Sean Fleming has today said that it is shocking that the HSE has no plan for Abbeyleix Hospital.
The Abbeyleix Local Hospital Committee...
Meet the Portarlington lady leading a community called ‘Partners in Positivity’
A Portarlington woman and her trusty Dublin side-kick have formed a thriving community that promotes positive mental health.
Partners in Positivity is a Podcast that...
Sadness as well-known Laois man Pat Hooban passes away
There is deep sadness in Laois following the passing of the well-known and highly-regarded Pat Hooban.
Mr Hooban, a well-known builder and a very popular...
Tender advertised for building of new school
A contractor is being sought for a local school project which has faced delays of 16 years.
Fiona O’Loughlin has expressed her delight that a...
Sadness at death of Sean Duffy, highly-regarded former Midlands Health administrator
The death has occurred of Sean Duffy from Monasterervin, a highly-regarded figure in the health system for a long number of years.
Mr Duffy had...
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...
Fire in large Laois housing estate last night
Last night fire crews were called to a large fire in a Portlaoise housing estate around 2:00am on Friday morning.
Lakeglen estate woke up to...
Callout for Laois nominations for the 2019 Traveller Pride Awards
The Traveller Pride Awards are back once again this year and it's time for Traveller organisations, families and friends to consider nominating individuals and...
In Pictures: Mighty craic at Timahoe Easter Egg Hunt and novelty Tractor Run
Tigh Mochua le chéile held their annual Easter egg hunt and kids novelty Tractor Run on Saturday in Timahoe.
The event was a huge success...
Intensive care nurse in London becomes first known Laois person to receive Covid-19 vaccine
"This will be the way we get society back to normal, our businesses back up and running, our GAA back on the field, our...
Beautiful tribute paid as ‘Chilly’ Ward ‘who was Port to his bones’ to be...
There is deep sadness in Portarlington this week following the passing of one of its most loved characters.
Philip 'Chilly' Ward passed away peacefully at...
In Pictures: A place to meet, have a chat, connect and immerse yourself in...
The village of Timahoe was in prestine condition as a special guest arrived earlier this week to officially open the Timahoe Heritage Centre.
The Minister...
WATCH: Stunning views of Laois hotel and golf course as staff smash Jerulsalema Dance...
Staff at the Heritage Hotel and Golf Resort have become the latest to smash the Jerusalema Dance Challenge.
And while their dancing is top class,...
Moment in time: Brigidine Convent reunion in 2004
It's fair to say the Brigidine Convent was something of an institution in Mountrath, with the Brigidine Sisters having an association with the town...