Fancy meeting some Royalty? Two of them will be nearby tomorrow
Have you ever fancied meeting some of the British Royal family? Well, tomorrow could be your lucky day as two of them will be...
Alligator heads and live bees among items seized by customs in Laois in 2016
Eight alligator heads and an active bird nest from China were among a number of bizarre items seized by Customs at An Post’s mail...
Timahoe student newspaper wins regional award for Timahoe NS
A newspaper created by the 6th class pupils in Timahoe NS has won a regional award at the Our World Irish Aid Programme.
The awards,...
Huge turnout at first Rathdowney Darkness into Light
The streets of Rathdowney were packed this morning for the first official Darkness into Light.
While the town had held an event similar to this...
In Pictures: Estimated crowd of 2,000 take part in Mountmellick Darkness into Light
There was a mighty crowd at the Mountmellick Darkness into Light run/walk this morning.
John Flavin, one of the main men behind the event, said...
15-year-old boy missing from Portlaoise
Gardaí are trying to trace 15-year-old Jason Collins, who is missing since April 27.
Jason is described as being 5’ 5’’ with black hair and of medium...
Six Laois schools to undergo major improvements due to Government funding
Laois TD and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan has confirmed that six local schools will undergo major improvement works over the...
‘Doorways of Stradbally’ exhibition opens at weekend
The Stradbally branch of the Active Retirement Association (ARA) will launch its art exhibition, 'Doorways of Stradbally' at the Laois Arthouse Gallery, Stradbally on...
Gardaí dealing with a crash near Rathdowney
Gardaí are asking the public to find an alternative route following a crash outside of Rathdowney this morning.
The single car collision took place on...
€20,000 raised at Cuisle Cancer Support Centre Golf Classic
The Finline Furniture Sponsored Cuisle Cancer Support Centre Golf Classic took place on April 28 in The Heritage Golf Club.
Over €20,000 was raised on...
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GAA
Our junior footballers drew with Portlaoise last wednesday in the League. It was a promising result, we have a strong junior team this year...
Mountrath CS launch ‘Turn On The Lights’ campaign
Mountrath Community School has launched a petition calling for public lighting to be installed outside the school.
Since Mountrath CS opened its doors in September...
Death occurs of Mrs Peg Fleming, mother of TD Sean
The death has occurred of Mrs Margaret (Peg) Fleming - mother of Laois Fianna Fail TD Sean - in her 96th year.
Mrs Fleming (nee...
Laois TY students called to take part in Guaranteed Irish film competition
Transition Year students in Laois and right across Ireland are being encouraged to enter the new Guaranteed Irish film competition launched by Minister for...
Laois schools bring home over 50 medals at World Irish Dance Championships
The three Laois dancing schools who competed in the recent an Comhdhail World Championships returned from Belfast with over 52 medals and four Globes...
Emo Court opening hours extended again for summer months
The opening hours at Emo Court, one of Laois's most used public facilities, are to be extended for the summer months.
Last year during peak...
New Portlaoise secondary schools to start advertising for teachers next month
The new Portlaoise secondary schools, Dunamase College and Colaiste Dhun Masc, will be advertising for teachers from next month as they get ready to...
€9,000 in prizes for Tidy Towns pollinators projects
Tidy Towns groups in Laois are being urged to enter a special award in the National Tidy Towns competition which promotes the protection of...
101-year-old to launch Heritage Cycle Rally in Laois
101 year old Mrs Kathleen Bolger will certainly be "Wheeling in the Years" at the launch of this year's Bulfin Heritage Cycle Rally at...
Award-winning writer to attend Laois Writers Group workshop
An award-winner writer of poetry and prose will be the special guest at the Laois Writers Group's next poetry and creative writing workshop.
The Laois...
Free checks on child car seats in Laois this Monday and Tuesday
If you have a children, their safety comes first above all else.
That's why a Road Safety Authority service which checks car seats is of...
In Pictures: Massive turnout for Portarlington Enterprise Town event
The Portarlington Community Centre was a hive of activity all day Saturday as the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town event took place throughout the...
In pictures: Large attendance hears of historic links between Laois and Kerry
A packed room in the Heritage House in Abbeyleix on Thursday night heard of the historic links between Laois and Kerry.
Dr Michael Christopher Keane...
All the latest news from the Durrow-Cullohill area
CAKE SALE IN AID OF CUISLE CENTRE: Durrow Development Forum wishes to express their thanks to everybody who supported their cake sale for The...
Gardai issue appeal as 15-year-old boy missing in Mountmellick
Gardai wish to seek the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Jason Collins who is missing from Mountmellick since last Saturday.
Jason is...
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GAA
Our intermediates had a good win against Ballnabrana recently in a challenge game. Our Junior B Footballers drew with Portlaoise last Wednesday evening in...
Laois winner of €250,000 Lotto prize revealed as Abbeyleix granny
A grandmother from Abbeyleix has come forward to claim the €250,000 Lotto Plus prize that she won last Saturday.
The woman, who wishes to remain...
New exhibition opening at Laois Arthouse in Stradbally
The Stradbally branch of the Active Retirement Association (ARA) will launch their art exhibition entitled 'Doorways of Stradbally' at the Laois Arthouse Gallery, Stradbally...
In pictures: Hundreds turn out for Timahoe charity run
The Timahoe Ladies held a hugely succesful fun run on Easter Monday to raise funds for two worthy charities.
Around 300 people participated in the...
Portlaoise Macra na Feirme charity tractor run draws big crowds
Portlaoise Macra na Feirme held a tractor run on Easter Monday in aid of Pieta House.
It proved to be a huge success with almost...