Laois hairdresser shines with All Star award at national competition
A Portlaoise man and a Rathdowney hair salon walked away with an All Star award from Croke Park recently.
The Hair House Salon in Rathdowney,...
UPDATE: Fire has broken out beside Portarlington train station
A fire has broken out in a building adjacent to Portarlington railway station.
Emergency services including ambulances, three fire brigades and Gardaí are now at...
Tributes paid to ‘wonderful character’ Mick Murray following sad passing
Tributes have been paid to 'wonderful character' Michael (Mick) Murray of Glenbrook, Ballyroan, who passed away on St Patrick's Day, Sunday, March 17.
Mick founded...
In Pictures: Aiming to get the county squeaky clean for Clean Up Laois week
Clean up Laois Week is back and bigger than ever for its 16 year running.
Taking place from Monday 8 to Friday 12 April, it...
In Pictures: Rathdowney turns out in style for their St Patrick’s Day parade
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As ever, Rathdowney's St Patrick's Day held their high standards and equally high spirits.
A superb...
In Pictures: World champion Doheny the star attraction as Portlaoise parade proves a big...
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World champion boxer TJ Doheny was a special guest of honor at the Portlaoise St...
Donald Trump, The Greatest Showman and Superheros light up Abbeyleix parade
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Donald Trump, the stars of The Greatest Showman and some superheros made an appearance at...
In Pictures: Stradbally celebrates living in a rural town on St Patrick’s Day
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This was arguably the greatest turnout Stradbally has ever seen for its St Patrick's Day...
In Pictures: Early starts as Vicarstown and Timahoe turn on the style again
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As ever, they were up bright and early in Vicarstown for the community’s annual St...
In Pictures: Killeshin and Graiguecullen go green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day
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What a day that was!
St Patrick’s Day has come and almost gone with the county...
Laois branch of Down Syndrome Ireland planning for busy year ahead
It's all systems go for Down Syndrome Ireland Laois branch.
Between Easter camps, summer camps and building a Field of Dreams - it's an incredibly...
Two famous special guests to appear at Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade
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You can expect to see a famous face or two
Famous actor and Portlaoise native Robert...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix school joins thousands in strike for climate change
Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix joined in the international 'School strike for climate' protest on Friday, March 15.
Around 60 children from Scoil Mhuire's two sixth classes...
Gardaí issue warning for drivers this St Patrick’s weekend – as 34 killed so...
Gardai will out in force targeting drivers under the influence of drink and drugs over the St Patrick’s Weekend.
This is a traditionally a high...
Portarlington Golf Male Choir and guests to perform at concert in Monasterevin
Portarlington Golf Male Choir and their guests will perform at the Monasterevin Community Centre for their CY Spring Concert.
Their guests include the Portarlington Concert band, Pat's Jazz...
Grand Marshall for Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade has been announced
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Leading the St Patrick's Day parade down the streets of Portlaoise this year will be...
In Pictures: Amazing Asma serves up a treat at All-Ireland Bake-Off final
There is simply no stopping Asma Zulfiqar.
Fresh from the representing her school and country in the international science competition in Botswana, the Scoil Chriost Rí...
New ‘Walking on Water’ initiative launched in Laois, Kildare and Carlow
Get Ireland Walking, Waterways Ireland and Local Sports Partnerships from Kildare, Carlow and Laois have launched a walking programme on canal and river routes...
Former RTE newsreader calls on Laois businesses to support Daffodil Day
Former RTE newsreader Aengus MacGrianna is urging businesses in Laois to support cancer patients and their families by getting behind the Irish Cancer Society’s...
Two Laois schools are through to the Junk Kouture grand finale
Two Laois schools have been selected for the All-Ireland final of the Junk Kouture creative fashion contest.
Scoil Chriost Rí's 'Truth Lies Within' and the...
Laois family turning their tragedy into hope for others with Pieta House fundraisers
An extended family from Laois are aiming to make a difference to the lives of others with a series of fundraisers for Pieta House...
Mythical Creatures set to breath life into Mountrath parade
This year's Mountrath St Patrick Parade will be a magical and mythical day for all the family.
The committee have planned a fun fledged day,...
Snow warning issued for entire country
Just whe we thought we were over the snow.
A snow and ice warning has been issued for the entire country for tomorrow, Sunday March...
Laois’s leading businesswoman speaks about gender inequality and the importance of confidence
Louise Phelan is arguably one of the brightest business people to come out of Laois.
Formerly the global vice-president of PayPal, she held responsibility for...
Five Laois men among new Garda recruits
Five young Laois men are among the newest recruits to have joined the Gardaí.
Luke Doyle, Shane Nerney, Adam O'Toole, John Bowe and Ruslan Nazipov...
In Pictures: Portlaoise FET Centre celebrate National Adult Learners Week
There was great excitement in Portlaoise FET Centre as they celebrated both National Adult Learners week and Pancake Tuesday.
Portlaoise FET Centre we offer adult...
Laois woman and prized pet all set for the world’s largest dog show
Laois woman Nancy Poulain and her Irish Wolfhound Lobo are all set for this year's international Crufts show.
In March, the best trainers and dogs...
In Pictures: Laois motor company drives home with prestigious national award
Dysart Motors have driven home the Vehicle Recovery Operator Award of the year at the SIMI Irish Motor Awards.
This year the Society’s Annual Dinner...
In Pictures: Mountmellick celebrate 2018 success with Dinner Dance
Mountmellick surely do know how to celebrate in style.
The club's hurlers received their medals after they won the Junior A championship last year at...
Laois woman comes away with and a car and money on Winning Streak
Laois woman Kathleen Purcell has walked away with a car worth €25,000 and €5,000 in cash after appearing on Winning Streak tonight.
Crettyard woman Kathleen...
