In Pictures: Laois U-20 hurlers raise funds for Pieta House with Darkness Into Light...
In normal times, social media on this Saturday would be awash with pictures of being getting up early and going for a run or...
Fleming raises concerns over wind energy guidelines
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Sean Fleming says he has serious concerns after obtaining new information which shows that the publication of the revised...
Laois charity shop announces closure following passing of ‘dear colleague and manager’
A Laois charity shop has announced it will close on Saturday May 29 following the passing of its manager.
Sheila Whelan from Doirefeá, Ballydavis, Portlaoise,...
Durrow man aims to be Ireland’s Mr Personality
A Durrow agriculture advisor will be hoping his Laois charm will see him crowned Macra’s Mr Personality.
Kieran Bowe (23) will represent Laois at the...
Three Laois playgrounds to share in €30,000 grant for upgrade works
€30,000 in funding under the Local Authorities Play and Recreation Grant to support outdoor play as part of the Summer of Play initiative has...
Rosenallis man hopes for breakthrough on CF ‘miracle’ drug
A Rosenallis cystic fibrosis patient says he “anxiously awaits” the outcome of this week’s negotiations on a life-changing drug.
The HSE and manufacturers Vertex have...
Vacant Centrepoint Shopping Centre set to be demolished following Laois County Council order
The vacant Centrepoint Shopping Centre on the Mountrath Road in Portlaoise is set to be demolished.
Laois County Council has issued a derelict site notice...
€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...
‘Sale close’ on historic 1,100-acre €20 million Laois estate with Stripe billionaire John Collison...
Back in 2019, the most expensive property in Laois went on the market - and now it appears that a sale is very close.
Abbey...
Some great photos as Portarlington students take to the streets for annual 5km run
The long-term weather forecast for Friday was dreadful with thunder and lightning storms predicted.
However once more the sun shone down on what is believed...
In Pictures: Great joy as ‘The Portlaoise Flyer’ returns home
The Portlaoise Flyer, the plane built by Frank and Louis Aldritt in the early part of the 20th century, has returned home to Portlaoise.
The...
Presentation Primary School Portarlington announce redevelopment plan
Presentation Primary School Portarlington have announced plans to majorly redevelop the school over the summer.
The Offaly border school plans to invest in three major...
Inquiry demanded into Ratheniska ambulance ‘no show’ following injury to Laois teenager
Laois TD, Charlie Flanagan, has asked the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to investigate the lack of Emergency Services in Laois on Tuesday last.
The...
Woodenbridge Paddlers gearing up for World Record attempt
The Woodenbridge Paddlers in Durrow are hoping to make a World Record next weekend and raise funds for the Cuisle Cancer Support Centre in...
Portlaoise ICU nurse walking 100 miles to raise money for the Mater Foundation
A Portlaoise ICU nurse is walking 100 miles in order to raise funds for The Mater Foundation.
Gerard Hosey, who lives in Carlow, was inspired...
Portlaoise annual Garden Fete is set for summer fun
Final preparations are underway for the St Peter's annual Garden Fete this Sunday July 30 at Clegg's on the Borris Road, Portlaoise.
The event lasts...
Sadness in Camross following the passing of Martin Delaney
There was deep sadness in Camross recently following the passing of Martin Delaney.
Mr Delaney, who is predeceased by his wife Gladys, passed away peacefully...
Students should be wary of rental scams, warns local TD
Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills Fiona O’Loughlin TD has urged students in Laois to be wary of rental scams.
The Fianna...
€800 million Credit Union fund to support the delivery of social and affordable housing
More social and affordable houses are on the cards following the establishment of the Credit Union Approved Housing Body Fund.
The Fund, launched today, will...
Legendary former footballer to speak at Laois GAA Club about his gambling addiction
Former All-Ireland winner and Armagh great Oisín McConville will be speaking at Barrowhouse GAA Club on Thursday, October 12, at 7.30pm.
Gambling addiction
In this free event,...
In Pictures: Heritage walk at Ballyadams Castle a huge success
Laois Public Participation Network held a Heritage Walk at Ballyadams Castle recently.
The event was a walking tour to explore the history and sites at...
LIVE BLOG: We’re at the emergency public meeting in relation to Portlaoise Hospital
An emergency public meeting in reponse to proposed downgrading of services at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise is taking place this evening in...
Call made for sporting organisations in Portlaoise to collectively oppose master plan
Portlaoise Panthers basketball club are calling on all the sporting community to email Laois County Council and object to the draft master plans for...
Wind Energy report claims taxpayers footing €1.2 billion bill to prop up industry
The state and the Irish taxpayer are paying around €1.2 billion every year to prop up the wind industry, a new report has claimed.
This...
In Pictures: All smiles in Shanganamore NS as excitement builds ahead of Barrowhouse’s county...
There was a fantastic atmosphere in Shanganamore National School this morning following a visit from some very special people.
Members of the Barrowhouse football team...
Flanagan to increase garda numbers to fight rural crime
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan will increase the Garda force to over 20,000 in a bid to combat the rise in rural crime.
The Fine...
Laois author publishes second children’s book in time for Christmas
Laois author Brendan McDonald from Killeen has published his second children's book Giraffe in the Trees just in time for the Christmas rush.
His first book Elephant on...
UPDATED: The list of schools that are closed as the county remains covered in...
A number of schools around the county are closed today because of the snow and ice, although more have announced that they are opening...
Portarlington man appointed as Peace Commissioner
Portarlington resident Dermot Muldowney has been appointed as Peace Commissioner for Offaly/Laois and the surrounding counties after receiving his warrant of appointment from the...
Photography competition to capture best photos in Laois
Laois Macra na Feirme are holding a photo competition every month for a year to find the best photos of Laois.
This month's competition theme...