Big-hearted Laois man Paddy Phelan speaks about giving up his home to help a...
Temperance Street in Abbeyleix has never seen as many cars, photographers and reporters in its midst as it has done this past week.
This is...
In Pictures: Glanbia Information Evening in Portlaoise
A Glanbia information evening recently took place in Portlaoise.
Last July Glanbia announced their plans to build a €130m mozarella cheese factory in Portlaoise.
The new...
The most popular name for boys and girls in Laois have been revealed
Emily and Jack were the most common baby names in Laois for 2018.
This is according to the Central Statistics Office, which released the list...
Ossory Show Society bestowed with the biggest official honour of Laois
From its beginnings in 1898, the Ossory Show is one of the most prestigious and long-running agricultural shows in the country.
The Ossory Agricultural hosts...
In Pictures: Huge crowd turn out in Vicarstown to celebrate 90th birthday of legendary...
It was a packed house in Crean's in Vicarstown on Tuesday night as the community celebrated the 90th birthday party of one of the...
WATCH: Laois man Tuohy makes young AFL fan’s dream come true
What an extraordinary act of kindness this is.
Portlaoise native Zach Tuohy has become one of the most familiar faces on the Australian Football League...
Almost 60 sheep attacked in Laois area by dogs
Three sheep have been killed by dogs 'not kept under proper control and rambling' according to the Laois Dog Pound Shelter.
The attack, which took...
Laois priest all set for Late Late Show appearance
A Laois priest is getting ready for an appearance airing this Firday night on Ireland's longest running programme, the Late Late Show.
Fr Sean Hyland...
In Pictures: ‘Outstanding’ contribution of young people celebrated at inaugural Laois-Offaly Garda Youth Awards
The Minister for Justice, the owner of Supermacs, the local Garda Síochána Chief Superintendent and a former Rose of Tralee were all on hand...
Gardaí warn parents of terrifying ‘suicide game’ hitting Ireland
'Momo' is the name of the new terrifying online game which allegedly encourages children to self-harm.
The game, which has been linked to suicides in...
Over half of Laois people with lung disorder go undiagnosed
According to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Support Ireland over half of the people in Laois with COPD are undiagnosed.
COPD Support Ireland reported that '4,658...
Killenard Bridge Club hold 28th Annual Dinner in Portarlington
The Killenard Bridge Club recently held their 28th annual dinner.
The dinner was held in Portarlington Golf Club and was extremely well attended.
Bridge is a...
Laois venue nominated for prestigious Hot Press live music Venue of the Year award
A Portlaoise bar and venue has been nominated for the prestigious honour of the Hot Press live music Venue of the Year award.
Kavanagh's Bar...
Forty ancient Laois sites found by amateur archaeologist
An amateur archaeologist says that he has discovered over 40 ancient sites in Laois.
Midlands 103 have reported that amateur archaeologist Simon Dowling identified the sites...
Owner of Quinn’s Tea Rooms says it will remain closed for ‘the forseeable future’...
There was shock among the community in Abbeyleix as an overnight fire occurred in Quinn's Tea Rooms in the early hours of Monday morning.
Laois...
Five Laois schools set to walk this year’s Junk Kouture regional final catwalk
Five Laois schools have reached the regional finals of the Junk Kouture creative fashion contest.
The eastern regional final will be taking place in The Helix,...
St Colman’s School Stradbally win first SVT Junior parkrun Shield
SVT Activity and Wellness Hub (based in Stradbally, Vicarstown and Timahoe) has presented a shield for Junior parkrun.
Junior Parkrun is a 2k run along...
In Pictures: Hundreds turn out in club colours to support Laois hurlers
Contentment and relief filled Laois fans as the senior hurlers recorded their first win of 2019 on Saturday night in O'Moore Park.
Another great sight...
Laois woman wins €36,000 on Winning Streak
It was another incredible week for Laois people on Winning Streak as Mountmellick woman Jane Delaney won €36,000 on the national lottery show.
Originally from...
BREAKING: Fire broken out in Portlaoise
A fire has broken out in Portlaoise.
The fire broke out this evening in the Beechfield estate on the Mountmellick road.
It's believed the fire broke...
Defence Force member accidentally discharged weapon in Laois petrol station
An investigation is underway after a member of the Defence Forces accidentally disacharged a firearm a petrol station in Portlaoise this week.
It's believed that...
Mental health role needs to be reinstated in the Midlands, says Laois County Councillor
A Laois County councillor has issued calls for the role of a creative workshop supervisor to be reinstated for young people in the Midlands at...
Laois student fresh from representing Ireland in EU Parliament
Laois could be the home to one of Ireland's future world leaders and top debaters.
Heywood Community School student Muireann Brophy was one of those...
Laois mother all set to appear on Winning Streak
What is it with the amount of Laois people getting to appear on Winning Streak?
A Laois mum is set to appear on the National...
Slieve Bloom mountain bike trail to benefit as part of €10 million cash injection
Over €10 million has been announced for a mountain biking scheme across seven counties, including the Slieve Blooms in Laois and Offaly.
This is part...
Ballyroan Vintage Club donate €4,600 to Abbeyleix Hospital Patients Fund
The Abbeyleix Hospital Patients fund recently received a cheque for €4,600 from Ballyroan Vintage.
The Chairman of Ballyroan Vintage Club, Dan Kinsella, presented the cheque...
Tom Treacy is feeling the love as Laois bestows its highest honour
The plaudits and praise came pouring in thick and fast for Tom Treacy as Laois bestowed the highest honour it has to acknowledge achievement,...
Popular Laois man speaks about incredible weight loss journey
What an achievement this is.
Portlaoise man Mark Farrell has made an incredible weight loss of over two stone in six weeks. He went from...
BREAKING: Woman struck down by lorry in road accident near Laois border
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious road accident in Athy after a woman was knocked down by a lorry on the...
Calling all primary schools to compete in SVT Junior parkrun Challenge
SVT Activity and Wellness Hub are delighted to announce an exciting new initiative at junior parkrun in Vicarstown for local primary schools.
Vicarstown junior parkrun...
