‘In a second, your life is changed’: Abbeyleix man on his son’s leukaemia diagnosis...
Abbeyleix native Steven Reilly remembers all too well the trauma of his son Jude’s diagnosis with Acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
“It was June 10 last. I...
Batteries being stolen from digital signs at schools in Errill and Rathdowney
Batteries are being stolen from digital signs at schools in Errill and Rathdowney, which is causing serious safety concerns.
That is according to local Fine...
‘Find your voice and use it’ says Laois children’s author as he launches fourth...
It may be a long way from the Champs-Élysées to Killeen but Brendan McDonald has brought the two together in writing and publishing his...
New by-laws needed to help pedestrians and cyclists on road that has been ‘destroyed’
New by-laws may be needed to help pedestrians and cyclists on a Laois road that has been "destroyed."
Independent County Councillor Aisling Moran called for...
Improved public lighting urgently needed at former Laois hotel before a ‘tragic loss of...
Improved public lighting is urgently needed at a well-known former Laois hotel before it results in 'the tragic loss of life'.
The Montague Hotel in...
New signage needed to show use of E-Scooters on footpaths is illegal
New signage could be on the way to County Laois to drive home the message that the use of E-Scooters on footpaths is illegal.
While...
New parking facilities ‘would mean a lot’ for the people of Mountrath
Mountrath could be in line to receive a boost to its current parking facilities in a move that would "mean a lot" to the...
Still nowhere to charge electric vehicles between Portlaoise and Carlow
It is almost 15 years since the rollout of public charging infrastructure to support the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) in Ireland.
Yet there is...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College officially open new astro turf pitch
Portlaoise College marked the official opening of its long-awaited astro turf pitch last week, a project that has been in development since 2018.
The new...
Promising weather forecast for National Ploughing Championships according to Carlow Weather
The 2024 National Ploughing Championships are just around the corner and as always, the weather for the event is a hot topic.
This year's event...
In Pictures: Graduation for Portlaoise Institute as 2023/2024 students celebrated
Portlaoise Institute hosted its annual graduation ceremony at the Killeshin Hotel, celebrating the achievements of students from the 2023/24 academic year.
The event marked a...
Prison system at ‘breaking point’ as official capacity now exceeded by 400 prisoners
The prison system has been described as being at 'breaking point' by a local TD following figures in relation overcrowding.
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee...
Kelly and Sweeney triumphant in 2024 Luggacurren 10K
The 31st annual Luggacurren 10k took place on Sunday in ideal weather conditions for running.
Once again there was a great turnout of both competitive...
€465,000 allocated for 16 Laois Community Projects under Community Climate Action Programme
€465,000 has been allocated to Laois County Council for Laois community groups under the Community Climate Action Programme.
This Government funding will support a wide...
In Pictures: Great day out at 70th hosting of Clonaslee Show
IFA President Francie Gorman was on hand to officially open the Clonaslee Show this past Sunday.
2024 marked the 70th hosting of the Show and...
€226,000 funding for Laois local sports partnership under the dormant accounts fund
€226,000 in funding has been announced for Laois Local Sports Partnership under the Dormant Accounts Fund.
€134,000 will be allocated for hubs, €45,000 for urban...
Four students and apprentices from Laois set to compete at WorldSkills Ireland 2024
WorldSkills Ireland is returning to the RDS, Simonscourt from the September 25 to 27.
The event is expected to attract over 27,000 people including students,...
Colt GAA Club to host 2024 Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Ireland are delighted to announce the launch of its new flagship fundraiser “A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s.
Sponsored by Home Instead, this...
End of an era as iconic Portlaoise publican reflects on his wonderful career
Iconic Laois publican, Seamus Donoghue has called time on his long tenure as the proprietor of Donoghue's Pub in Market Square, Portlaoise.
For 52 years,...
List of free events in Laois for Culture Night 2024
Culture Night 2024 will take place on Friday, September 20, with a long list of events announced across Laois.
Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is...
Laois soccer club looking for new home ground after sudden and rapid growth
One of Laois's newest soccer clubs, Cappakeel FC are on the lookout for a new and permanent home.
Originally formed as a splinter club away...
After 14 years together, meet the Laois triplets who embark on college life following...
It would have been about this time 14 years ago when the Donnery triplets were preparing for the first day of school.
Now, with a...
The road to a go-getting glittering career: James MacInerney on life ‘finding joy’ as...
The Ballacolla road in Abbeyleix was the unlikely backdrop for the creation of most of the work in make-up artist (MUA) James MacInerney’s fantastical exhibition...
In Pictures: Transmitter rock as Portlaoise College celebrates new academic year
Portlaoise College's students rocked their way into the new academic year with its annual commencement event in the school courtyard.
Local band Transmitter provided the...
In Pictures: Laois County Council’s Energy Awareness Week launched
Energy Awareness Week was successfully launched in Laois with organisers saying it 'sparked enthusiasm throughout the community for sustainable energy practices'.
The event, hosted by...
All systems go as Knock Vintage Men’s Shed set to host annual threshing festival
Knock Vintage Men’s Shed will bring the country’s rich agricultural heritage to life when it hosts its annual threshing festival in Spink this weekend.
“The...
Laois business shortlisted for prestigious National Organic Awards
Bord Bia has announced the shortlist of organic food and drink producers for the National Organic Awards 2024 and a Laois company has made...
Allegations made against seven Laois schools in the historical sexual abuse Scoping Inquiry
The Scoping Inquiry report into sexual abuse in schools run by religious orders has identified 308 schools where the alleged abuse took place.
In total,...
Met Eireann forecast ‘Indian Summer’ with temperatures to hit 25 degrees
Wednesday brought heavy showers across Laois but the forecast is for a dramatic improvement in our weather.
Within days, conditions will change dramatically with temperatures...
Prestigious Rás na mBan set to travel through Laois this Thursday
Ireland's most prestigious women's cycling race is set to traverse Laois tomorrow, with Stage 2 of this year's Rás na mBan beginning in Portlaoise,...
