The county is getting set for biggest ever Darkness into Light turnout
It's almost time to set those alarm clocks. As Saturday May 11 is nearly upon us, hundreds of Laois people from all parts of...
In Pictures: La Stamba Showcase rocks Music Generation Laois
Music Generation Laois (MGL) hosted a performance by their students throughout Laois participating in schools-based Stampede Drumming Programmes recently.
Since February, MGL students from...
REVEALED: Old Fort festival music stage will not take place on Main Street this...
The Old Fort Festival live music stage will not be on Main Street Portlaoise this year.
Instead, there will be a live music stage situated...
Young Laois boy commended for caring for his twin brother by Family Carers Ireland
Family Carers Ireland have launched its annual Carer of the Year awards for 2019. The launch was hosted by broadcasters, and patrons of the...
In Pictures: Portarlington marks first official day of Scoil Phadraig on Canal Road
Today marked an emotional day in Portarlington as St Patrick's Boys national school - now known as Scoil Phádraig - celebrated their first official...
Laois Offaly Families for Autism holding AGM tonight
The Laois Offaly Families for Autism (LOFFA) are holding their annual general meeting tonight in Mountmellick.
The AGM will take place in Mountmellick Development Association...
In Pictures: Local sports clubs rally around for fundraiser for Mountmellick teenager
Mountmellick GAA club grounds was a hive of activity on Sunday afternoon as the local community rallied around for a young teenager who is...
Nearly 100 children homeless in the Midlands
The recent homeless figures show that over 10,000 people in Ireland are now homeless. This is a stark figure with nearly 4,000 of them...
End of an era in Mountrath as Mai Dooley passes away
The removal takes place this evening of the late Mai Dooley from Mountrath. She was 86.
Mai, from Shannon Street, Mountrath will be fondly remembered...
Disqualified driver found 10 times over the legal limit of alcohol at local checkpoint
A disqualified driver has been found 10 times over the legal limit for alcohol at local checkpoint this morning, Saturday May 4.
Offaly Roads Policing...
Failte Ireland Launch Tourism Development Programme for Laois
Fáilte Ireland has launched the first in a series of bespoke Tourism Development Programmes for Laois, which will help attractions and activity operators across...
Portlaoise Hospital host information day for World Asthma Day
To mark the 21st annual World Asthma Day, the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise (MRHP) hosted a free information day for public and staff to...
Parents and friends raise €3,200 for Special Care Baby Unit in Portlaoise hospital
A vital fundraiser for the Special Care Baby Unit in Portlaoise hospital has raised over €3,200 thanks to the kindness and generousity of those...
Incredible Laois design wins regional final at prestigious Junk Kouture competition
Huge news for Laois has come out of the national Junk Kouture as it was revealed that one group won the Eastern regional final...
In Pictures: Sam Maguire makes a visit to Oakdale Nursing Home on its 10th...
Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington recently threw a party for their residents to celebrate their 10th birthday having first opened their doors to residents...
Free CPR training programmes coming to Laois
The Irish Heart Foundation is offering free CPR training to members of the public in Laois.
The training is part of a new free community...
In Pictures: National Learning Network Graduation a huge success
The National Learning Network in Portlaoise held their eagerly awaited graduation night on April 19.
Some forty trainees from various courses were due to receive...
WATCH: Two Laois schools ready to go for Junk Kouture grand final tomorrow
Two groups from two Laois schools have beaten off stiff competition to make it to the grand finale of Junk Kouture in the 3...
Graffiti removed from beloved Laois landmark after ‘criminal’ damage done last month
Last month, LaoisToday revealed pictures of shocking vandalism on one of Laois’s most loved tourist attractions.
The Rock of Dunamase was the scene of a graffiti...
An array of activities to take place in Laois on National Community Weekend
Last September, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Mr Michael Ring, TD, announced the launch of a National Community Day which is due...
Funding available to angling clubs and community groups
Inland Fisheries Ireland has launched its 2019 funding call for angling clubs and community groups who wish to embark on conservation and development projects.
There...
Laois singer wins Female Artist of the Year at national country awards
A Laois native has won 'Female Artist of the Year' at this year's Hot Country Sky TV awards.
Trudi Lalor picked up the presitigious nod...
Two Laois women named on Republic of Ireland powerchair football team for Nations Cup
Two Laois women has been named on the Republic of Ireland for the Nations Cup in powerchair football.
Cousins Emer O'Sullivan and Aoife McNicholl have...
HIV rates are the same as in the 1990s warns Portlaoise doctor
HIV rates are as high as they were during the epidemic in the 1990s.
This is according to a sexual health consultant in Midlands Regional...
Extraordinary Laois woman wins national award after coming from tragedy to strength
A Laois teenager has won the special achievement award at the Garda national youth awards after showing her remarkable strength in the face of...
Laois-born USA police commissioner laid to rest
A Laois man and talented footballer who emigrated to America in the 1960s has died at his home in Newport, Rhode Island.
Richard Dormer was...
Portlaoise woman was renowned soprano and chorister
One of Portlaoise’s best loved and well known parishioners, Lena Connolly has died. She was 82.
Mrs Connolly was famed for her gifted singing voice,...
In Pictures: Remembering the day Feargal Quinn came to town
President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to businessman and former senator Feargal Quinn, who has died at the age of 82.
Mr Quinn, who...
Laois hotel named as one of the best castle hotels in Europe
A Laois hotel has been named as one of the best castle hotels in Europe.
Historic Hotels Europe has named Castle Durrow as one of...
Warning issued to drivers to ‘avoid unnecessary journeys’ in Storm Hannah
Warnings have been issued for people to take care as Storm Hannah approaches Ireland from the Athlantic, bringing with it gusts of up to...
