Portlaoise No Name Club moves a step closer
A meeting has been organised as part of the campaign to set up a Portlaoise No Name Club.
The meeting will be held Wednesday April...
An army of Laois dancers set to compete at World Irish Dancing Championships
70 Irish dancers from Laois are heading to the Waterfront Theatre in Belfast from Saturday to compete in the An Comhdhail World Irish Dance Championships.
35...
Portlaoise No Limits Centre ‘desperately’ needs funds to stay open
The No Limits centre in Portlaoise is desperately trying to raise €20,000 to keep its services running after a promise of private funding fell...
Is your area in Laois included in the new broadband map?
The government minister responsible for the roll-out of high-speed broadband across the country announced earlier this week that an additional 300,000 premises across Ireland...
Century old boats set to moor in Vicarstown this weekend
A number of boats, some of which are over 100 years old, will travel down the canal in Vicarstown this weekend.
From Friday onwards, a flotilla...
‘Annoyance, disappointment, indignation’ – Portlaoise man hits out at Public Realm Strategy
Well-known Portlaoise man John Dunne has hit out at the plans for the town as outlined at the Portlaoise Town Centre Public Realm Strategy...
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...
Watch: Heywood Community College students react to shortlist announcement
The reaction of the young Heywood Community College students to the news that they have been shortlisted for Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards...
In pictures: Cyclists spin on a Lap of Laois for SOS charity
Almost 200 cyclists took to the roads of Laois recently to raise funds for the SOS service in Kilkenny.
The charity cycle began from the...
A Laois golf club is seeking €100,000 in loans from its members
The Heath Golf Club is looking to secure a €100,000 loan from its members to help it through cash flow problems.
The Heath - which...
Boost for Portlaoise Hospital as key positions filled
There has been a significant boost for the stricken Portlaoise Hospital with the news that several key positions have been filled.
Minister for Foreign Affairs...
UPDATE: Relief as missing Mountrath man (71) found safe and well
The family of a man missing from the Mountrath area have thanked the local community after he was found safe and well late on...
Portlaoise Educate Together turns blue for World Autism Awarness Day
Portlaoise Educate Together NS celebrated World Autism Awareness Day on Friday 31st March by encouraging all children and staff to wear blue in honour...
Laois Association Dublin in drive for new members
The Laois Association Dublin is looking for new members to help them continue the proud tradition which dates back to 1949.
In keeping with its...
EXCLUSIVE: Plans to turn Rock of Dunamase into luxury resort
Plans are afoot to turn the Rock of Dunamase into a luxury, exclusive 5-star hotel, with adjoining lands to be developed into a world-class...
Mountrath students have made a video for Mental Health week
Mountrath Community School students made a big effort for Mental Health week.
Their Transition Year students got people in the school - teachers and pupils...
Details of Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day Parade awards night announced
Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade committee is planning a night of celebration at its awards night on Monday night.
Over twenty awards will be given...
Renowned harp player to perform in aid of PATH
A former member of Celtic Women will be in Portlaoise next month for a special concert in aid of Portlaoise Action to Homelessness.
Orla Fallon...
All-Ireland French debating glory for Laois students
A group of secondary school students from Laois beat off fierce competition from a number of private schools to be crowned All-Ireland French debating champions...
Planning permission for wind turbine near Fossey mountain rejected
An application to erect a wind turbine in Laois has been rejected by An Bord Pleanala.
This was an appeal by Andy Dunne of 7 Kellyville...
Fort Protector to be brought ‘back to life’
The Fort Protector, the 16th century fort in Portlaoise, could become a tourist attraction in the town.
The monthly meeting of Laois County Council heard...
€20,000 Abbeyleix GAA lotto jackpot goes to Ballinakill
The Abbeyleix GAA club was delighted recently to sell a winning lotto ticket for €20,000, even if it did go to neighbouring Ballinakill.
Pat Lalor,...
Friends and family come together to remember Denis Cahill
A friend of a young Laois man who died by suicide last December has come up with a novel idea to remember him and help...
Watch: Knockbeg students host successful charity tractor run
The students of Knockbeg College held their annual tractor run for charity today, continuing a long-standing tradition which has been running for two decades.
Almost...
Stanley meets An Post CEO to push for increased post office services
A local TD met with the boss of An Post this week to make a strong case for the retention and improval of rural...
Success for Portlaoise CBS at TY Mini Company competition
St Mary's CBS Portlaoise were represented by four mini companies at the PDST Get up and Go competition in Kilkenny yesterday.
It was a hugely...
Son launches run in aid of Pieta House for beloved dad
Shane Buggy, son of Crettyard man Ned Buggy, has launched a run in his late dad's memory to raise funds for Pieta House.
The Buggy...
A Portarlington shop is holding its 14th annual Daffodil Day fundraiser this Friday
For the 14th consecutive year, Fifty Seven Boutique in Portarlington will hold its Daffodil Day Coffee Day in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.
"We've...
Stradbally man launches solo run to fund mental health services in schools
A young Stradbally man has launched his own campaign to improve mental health services in Laois schools.
Dean Maher, 21, was inspired to do something...
Laois people invited to meeting to discuss Portlaoise redevelopment
The people of Laois and Portlaoise are being invited to a meeting to help shape the revamp of Portlaoise town centre.
The meeting is the...