Leading Laois Repeal campaigner reflects on referendum campaign – and her thoughts on politics
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Timahoe woman Gearoidin McEvoy - a leading campaigner in Laois for a Yes vote in this year's...
Meditation class aims to raise vital funds for children living in poverty
Golden Egg Holistic's final Sound Meditation class of 2018 will be a Fundraiser for the Children of Yemen.
This class takes place on Friday, December...
Laois teenager becomes prestigious US Marine
An 18-year-old hailing from county Laois is graduating as a fully-fledged US Marine next week.
Jack Leavy was born and lived in Laois until he...
In Pictures: Kolbe Special School puts on spectacular Winter Wonderland for children
Wow.
Thanks to the staff, parents and children at Kolbe Special School, they have managed to put on what has to be the most magical...
Water outage across Portlaoise set to last for most of today
A planned power outage is causing water supply disruptions to homes and businesses across Portlaoise and surrounding areas.
Works are taking place from 9am until...
Ploughing Queen Anna May McHugh to star in new television documentary
Laois native and Managing Director of the National Ploughing Championships Anna May McHugh is being featured in a documentary showing an intimate insight into the...
Laois unsuccessful in bid to host the next Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann
Today it was announced that Laois will not host the next Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in 2020.
Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann is a traditional music event...
The McDonalds finish second in Ireland’s Fittest Family after gallant final performance
The McDonalds have finished in second place in the whole of Ireland's Fittest Family after gallant efforts in the final and strong performances throughout...
PROFILED: The McDonald family going for Ireland’s Fittest Family glory
People across Laois, from Ballyroan and beyond, will be eagering anticipating the grand finale of Ireland's Fittest Family, featuring the county's very own McDonald...
Laois law student wins illustrious Irish language advocacy competition
A Killenard-based law student won a prestigious Irish language advocacy competition in the Four Courts, Dublin recently.
The Irish language moot court Bréagchúirt Uí Dhálaigh...
Ireland’s Fittest Family contestants visit local school
The McDonald family have made themselves household names from their stellar shifts all through the course of Ireland's Fittest Family to earn a coveted place...
Well-known Laois man Larry joins board supporting development work of missionaries
A well-known Laois man has just recently joined the board of Misean Cara, an organisation supporting the development work of missionaries worldwide.
Larry O'Loughlin, who...
Laois woman and chairperson of National Women’s Council praises passage of abortion law
The Abortion Bill passed all stages of the Oireachtas after a vote in the Seanad last night.
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is...
Laois hotel’s new employee taking the hospitality industry by storm
A bright new employee in the Midlands Park Hotel is showing others how its done as he is 'absolutely flying it' in the hospitality...
Laois most expensive place to rent homes in the Midlands
Laois is the most expensive place to rent a property in the Midlands.
According to a newest Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) report, the average cost...
Body discovered in the Midlands
Gardaí in Laois-Offaly are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body this morning on Thursday, December 13.
The body was found on a...
Well wishes pouring in for the McDonalds ahead of Ireland’s Fittest Family final
Last weekend it was revealed to the hundreds of thousands of people glued to their screens that the McDonald family from Ballyroan have made...
Laois community celebrating their past in new book
Memorable characters and events will be celebrated in a special book recalling the history of a rural Laois community this weekend.
The Pike of Rushall...
Laois teenager nominated for RTÉ Young Sportsperson of the Year award
A Laois teenager has been nominated for the RTÉ Young Sportsperson of the Year award.
Paralympic athlete and Portarlington teenager Nicole Turner was one of...
In Pictures: Ballyroan 10 mile and Santa Fun Run a huge success
The Ballyroan 10 mile and Santa Fun Run took place at the weekend and was a huge success.
Despite the miserable conditions on Saturday, 274...
Bridget Jones releases new book about Laois area
No, it's not the Bridget Jones from the international book and film series - but Laois's Bridget Jones who will be writing about her...
New map shows the areas in Laois supplied by water source at centre of...
A Laois community group locked in conflict with Eirgrid over the proposed development of a substation in their area say that the site is...
Emo community to help the environment and raise funds for a worthy cause
A battery won't be left in Emo by the time this initiative finishes.
Emo Tidy Towns, Emo National School, Laois County Council and WEEE Ireland...
Warm welcome for social housing in Stradbally
Local Councillor Tom Mulhall has welcomed the announcement of €1.2m funding to Laois County Council for the provision of six new social homes at...
In Pictures: Huge crowds turn out as local priest brings to book his incredible...
The GAA Centre in Portarlington is a big place but it was packed on Friday night as local priest Fr Sean Hyland launched a...
The McDonald family are through to the final of Ireland’s Fittest Family
After amazing displays of determination and tenacity on tonight's show, the McDonald family from Ballyroan are now through to the final of the hugely...
Councillor requests review of lighting in Ballyroan village
Cllr Mary Sweeney has asked at the latest Portlaoise Municipal District Meeting that Laois County Council undertake a review of current lighting in Ballyroan...
Four Laois communities honoured at national TidyTowns awards
This year’s TidyTowns awards for the Midlands and East region were presented on Thursday, December 6 at a prize-giving ceremony in the Rustic Inn,...
Laois festive gathering raising funds for an incredible local boy
A 'live crib' in Rathdowney has chosen to raise funds for a local cause this year.
The square in Rathdowney will host a Christmas trees,...
Body found in woods outside Portlaoise has been offically named
The body found in a woods near Portlaoise has been offically named as Rafal Filipowicz.
The Polish national was last seen in Portlaoise earlier this year...
