‘The horse has bolted’ but talks can still be held following Stradbally traffic meeting
Concerned Stradbally residents congregated in St Colman's National School last night for a public meeting organised by the Stradbally Community Development Association (SCDA) on...
RTÉ presenter urges people of Laois to donate to Irish Cancer Society on Daffodil...
RTÉ Weather and National Lottery presenter Nuala Carey is urging the people of Laois to support the Irish Cancer Society on Daffodil Day following...
Laois musical prodigy performs on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
Laois musician Senan Moran was heard playing the fiddle on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta recently where he competed to win the Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal.
The...
Average rent prices in Laois rose by over 10 percent within the last year
Laois has seen rental prices rise by average of 10.7 percent over the course of a year.
The average rent in the county is now...
Bitter-sweet day as Abbeyleix Post Office changes hands after 60 years
The end of an era is a phrase which is often bandied about but it was never more appropriate as today in Abbeyleix.
This...
Laois Ploughing enters a new era while matches start up this month
Laois County Ploughing has entered a new era and are getting set for some action-packed days out this February.
At the recent Laois County Ploughing...
Spectacular Ballyfin Demesne to star on British show on ‘Posh Hotels’
This is certainly one worth watching.
The luxurious Ballyfin Demense was filmed as part of one of the 'Posh Hotels' series looking at the glitz...
‘Local support has been amazing’ as Laois nurses engage on day three of strike...
"Local support has been amazing. Different businesses have been offering us free teas and coffees, the Irish prison service have been out with soup...
In Pictures: Laois nurses engage on day two of strike action
Nurses and midwives from the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, have joined in with the 37,000 others on day two of 24-hour strike action.
This comes...
M50 crash to disrupt Laois fans on route to Croke Park
Laois football fans heading to Croke Park today are being advised to take an alternative route as a crash on the M50 is causing...
Funeral details announced for well-known Parish Priest
Shock and sadness spread through Abbeyleix and Ballyroan on Wednesday evening as news broke that Parish Priest Fr John Cummins had passed away.
Originally from...
WATCH: Laois woman in Australia speaks about nurses wanting to return home but feeling...
As nurses and midwives went on their first scheduled 24 hour strike yesterday, Laois nurse Sinéad Keane spoke on Ireland AM about Irish nurses wanting...
Tributes paid to ‘much-loved, gentle and endearing’ Abbeyleix parish priest
There is widespread shock and sadness as Abbeyleix and Ballyroan Parish Priest Fr John Cummins was killed in a tragic accident yesterday evening.
The Parish...
More Laois businesses get out to support nurses and midwives on strike
Laois businesses and workers have been flat to the mat gathering as much support and supplies for nurses and midwives striking today.
Downey's Centra sent...
Leinster is expected to be severely hit by frost and snow tomorrow
As schools and roads closed in the west of the country today, Leinster could be expecting the same conditions tomorrow, Thursday 31 January.
Met Éireann...
Laois mother and daughter nurses striking 20 years on from each other
It takes a special person to be a nurse. Sometimes, these special traits are carried down from generation to generation - as is the...
Portlaoise store giving out free teas and coffees to nurses and midwives on strike...
In an incredibly generous act, Bracken's Gala on the Stradbally road, Portlaoise, are giving out hot beverages to nurses and midwives on industrial action...
In Pictures: Laois nurses and midwives begin 24-hour strike over pay parity
The exceedingly cold snap and frost-laden roads could not halt the spirits of some of many nurses on strike in front of Midlands Regional...
Arles-Kilcruise calling for people to get active as they launch Couch to 5K
The Arles Kilcruise Couch to 5K will be kicking off this week and people of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come along...
Laois nurse gives powerful testimony about why she believes in upcoming strike action
Nurses and midwives are set to go on strike for 24 hours on Wednesday January 30, with further days of striking in February if...
Coldest week of the year expected as temperatures to hit minus five degrees
Met Éireann are warning that this week is set to be the coldest week of the year so far, with temperatures expected to hit...
In Pictures: The Walls Project lights up Portlaoise
Today a maginificent mural was unveiled at the Old St Peter’s Graveyard, Railway Street, Portlaoise.
The Walls project endeavours to inspire interest in the heritage...
Gardaí appealing for witnesses after fatal crash near Laois border
Gardaí in Kildare are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision where a man was struck by a 4x4 vehicle in Monasterevin.
Yesterday at...
Stradbally teen all set to represent Laois and Ireland in Junior Miss British Isles
A Stradbally teenager is getting her sash in tow for the prestigious Junior Miss British Isles finals in Chester in May.
This is a modelling...
A chance to dine at Ballyfin House and other great prizes at the national...
Laois Tourism is proud to be representing the county this weekend at the Holiday World Show in the RDS from the 25 to 27 January.
This...
Stradbally in mourning following death of popular member of the community
The Stradbally area is in mourning this evening following the death of John Donohue senior, a popular and widely respected stalwart of the local...
Puppy raisers needed in Laois for Irish Guide Dogs
Could you give a puppy a loving home for a year before it becomes a Guide or Assistance Dog?
Irish Guide Dogs is looking for...
Laois search for Rose of Tralee is officially launched
Laois branch of Rose of Tralee officially launched their search to find the next Laois Rose in Castle Durrow on Sunday, January 20.
Ireland's most...
Mural celebrating history of Laois set to be unveiled this week
A mural is set to be designed and installed at the Old St Peter's Graveyard, Railway Street, Portlaoise.
The impetus for the project came from...
In Pictures: Ballyfin GAA Run a massive success once again
Ballyfin GAA hosted their immensely popular annual run/walk around the grounds of the Ballyfin Demesne on Sunday.
This year’s route encompassed even more of the...
