Sadness as Mountmellick bar closes down before Christmas
There was deep sadness expressed online as a Mountmellick bar announced that it was closing before the festive season.
Chamber Lane Mountmellick, run by local...
Laois priest opens up about tragedy and incredible life story in new book
Fr Sean Hyland has lived a remarkable life.
The Portarlington priest has opened up about the death of his wife and children in the hopes...
Abbeyleix getting set for a huge weekend of festivities
One of the longest running Christmas Markets in Laois, the Abbeyleix Christmas Market & Craft Fair, will return to its home in the Market...
Body has been found in Laois
A body has been discovered in Laois.
According to Midlands 103, Gardaí were called just after 9 o’clock this morning.
Remains had been found near Portlaoise...
In Pictures: Festive spirit as lights go on in Timahoe
There's a great little community in Timahoe and that was evident again when the Christmas lights were officially switched on by Cllr Paschal McEvoy...
Ballyroan 10 mile and Santa Fun Run us on this weekend
The Ballyroan 10 Mile is back for another year!
The race, which is on this Saturday, December 8, will be run over 10 miles along...
REVEALED: Where Laois secondary school students are most likely to go to college
The most popular colleges where Laois students attended in 2018 has been revealed.
According to the Irish Independent's Feeder schools report, IT Carlow has taken...
Pedestrians are being ‘locked out’ of Emo Court
Concern has grown along the Emo community and visitors alike as pedestrians have been locked out of Emo Court and forced to walk on...
Leinster’s youngest ever Carer of the Year speaks about his love for his brother
Sitting down in the Ryan's kitchen in Portlaoise, 10-year-old Sean reveals just how he managed to become Leinster Carer of the Year.
"I look after...
Full house in Ballyroan as new book is officially launched
It was packed house in the Community Hall in Ballyroan on Saturday night for the official launch of a new history book on the...
Sadness at death of well-known business man Liam Linden
The death has occurred of Liam Linden, a well-known business man in Laois who left a deep imprint in business, GAA, golf and charity...
EirGrid release statement following meeting with Laois residents
EirGrid have released a statement following their meeting with the Ratheniska, Spink, Timahoe (RTS) substation action group over the controversial power project in Ratheniska.
EirGrid chief...
Incredible Stradbally pharmacist raises huge sum for little Mary-Claire’s treatment fund
An incredible Stradbally pharmacist has completed her first marathon and raised €3,555 for the Mary Claire Knowles' treatment fund in the process.
Rose Maher, Mary...
Laois author’s work features in new Irish crime anthology
A Portlaoise author has published a short story in a new Irish crime anthology.
Mark Bastow has previously written novels and short stories on the supernatural,...
Laois Rector embarks on five day fast for charity
A Church of Ireland rector in Portlaoise has began a 100 hour fast to raise money for Christian Aid.
Rector Peter Tarleton started the fast...
Mountrath student receives best Leaving Cert biology results in the country
What an amazing achievement this is.
A former Mountrath CS student was awarded for receiving the best Leaving Cert biology results in the country.
Katy White...
Mosque open day welcomes all to 2018 event
On December 1, 2018, Portlaoise Mosque is opening doors to all.
The Portlaoise Mosque is inviting neighbours and for the wider community to come and...
Laois woman’s new book aims to tackle climate change by eating local
Laois woman Lisa Fingleton has decided she wants to contribute real change to the environment and put pen to paper to deliver 'The Local...
Laois-Offaly Garda division launch new Youth Awards in association with Supermac’s
The Laois-Offaly Garda division in association with Supermac's are calling for entries for the inaugural Garda Youth Awards following their official launch today in...
Group against controversial power project to escalate campaign following meeting with Eirgird
The group who have been fighting against the building of a big substation for nearly a decade are now escalating their campaign efforts after a...
Sixty-eight elderly people have waited on trolleys for over 24 hours in Portlaoise hospital
Sixty-eight elderly people have waited on trolleys for over 24 hours in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
This is according to statistics released to Sinn...
Laois Arts Centre scoops prestigious National Enterprise Towns awards
Huge congratulations are due to Mountmellick Arts Centre after collecting the 'Town Initiatives of the Year' prize at the Bank Of Ireland National Enterprise Towns...
Social media campaign set up for Mountmellick boy to star on worldwide chatshow ‘Ellen’
Could you imagine what joy it would bring if this happened?
A Laois mother has put out a heartfelt appeal on social media to give...
Johnny Sexton’s lucky boots earn €25,500 in Laois auction to help ill schoolgirl
Johnny Sexton's iconic drop goal boots have sold in Laois for €25,000 to help a young schoolgirl get treatment for a serious illness.
The World Player...
Laois car crash causing significant rush hour traffic delays
Emergency services have been called to the scene of an accident in Laois on the N80 stretch of road between Portlaoise to Tullamore.
It is...
Commuters to expect delays as lorry crashes into Portlaoise bridge
Irish Rail service users may face delays this evening after a lorry crashed into a railway bridge in Portlaoise.
According to Irish Rail there will...
In Pictures: New walking route launched in Mountmellick
One new Irish Heart Foundation Slí na Sláinte walking route developed by Laois County Council, was launched in Mountmellick on Friday the 23rd of...
Laois dad Anthony Knowles makes television appearance to plead for specialist medication for daughter...
Ballyroan father Anthony Knowles has become no stranger to television appearances over recent months.
From the extremely well-received documentary ‘The Town’, to Winning Streak -...
Sadness as giant of Ballinakill community Aidan Kennedy passes away
The death has occurred of Aidan Kennedy - an absolute giant of community life in Ballinakill.
He was postmaster in the village for over 50...
Portlaoise Hospital receives positive feedback in National Patient Experience Survey
88% of patients report positive experience at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise in National Patient Experience Survey 2018.
The hospital scores significantly higher than national average...
