Flu fear sparks cancellation of Sign of the Peace at Mass in Laois
Mass goers in Laois have been asked not to shake hands at church ceremonies this week, with Bishop Denis Nulty suspending the Sign of...
Resignation of entire Disabled Drivers Medical Scheme Appeals Board ‘gravely concerning’ says Laois TD
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has expressed grave concern at news that the entire Disabled Drivers Medical Scheme Appeals Board has resigned.
According to Deputy...
Bottle banks attracting dumping and vermin
Recycling has resulted in dumping at bottle banks around Laois.
Issues came to concern since after Christmas to locals.
Local councillors are blaming the public and...
Funeral details for Laois woman tragically killed in farm accident confirmed
The funeral details of a Laois woman who died tragically in a farm accident have been confirmed.
Kathleen Seale, née Collier, passed away on Monday...
Government’s ‘incompetent’ handling of broadband roll-out will cost Laois
The government’s handling the roll out of broadband to rural areas has been labelled incompetent by Deputy Sean Fleming, who said it will cost...
Frustration expressed over withdrawal of day care services from Abbeyleix
There is extreme frustration with the current situation where day care services are no longer being offered in Abbeyleix hospital.
The issue was raised at...
Private golf course planned for exclusive Laois estate
A private golf course is planned for stately Rosenallis mansion Capard House, it has emerged following the publication of a planning application to Laois...
Former Laois-based doctor involved in a massive humanitarian fundraiser for Ukraine
A former Laois-based doctor is involved in a massive humanitarian campaign that has been launched in response to the war in Ukraine.
Kateryna Kachurets, who...
Emergency staff to be pampered for free around Laois this week
The Herculean efforts by emergency staff who worked to ensure the safety of the public will be rewarded by local businesses who are offering...
In Pictures: A selection of great images as St Patrick’s Day parade returns to...
St Patrick's Day is a great way of properly signalling the end of winter and the start of spring.
And the weather stayed good for...
Planning permission sought for vacant hotel redevelopment
The extensive redevelopment of a vacant hotel in Athy is in the planning.
The property, situated just off Stanhope Street, was originally a Mercy Convent...
Electric Vehicle Grant benefiting those in large cities more than rural areas says Laois...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that the grant of €10k towards the purchase of new Electric Vehicles (EV’s) has benefited people in large...
Cullohill to stage All Ireland Porridge Championships
The man responsible for bringing the All-Ireland Porridge Championships is hoping it will bring an economic boost to the village and beyond.
Paddy O’Connell of...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix Tidy Towns hosts Laois Federation of Tidy Towns Seminar
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns hosted the Laois Federation of Tidy Towns Seminar recently.
The well-attended event kicked off with a tour of the village and community...
Unregistered young Laois people may not be able to vote in Referendum
Young voters in Laois may not be able to vote as it emerged this week that those who have turned 18 and are eligible...
In Pictures: Paralympic hero Gary O’Reilly honoured by Laois County Council
The Paralympic success of Portlaoise's Gary O'Reilly was an incredible moment in 2021 and he was formally honoured by Laois County Council on Thursday...
In Pictures: Portraits of Laois town receive national attention
Townscape, the portraits of homes in Stradbally, has already received a warm local response, but is now receiving national attention as it opened at...
€273,048 for Community Groups in Laois under the Community Activities Fund
€273,048 has been approved in funding for 131 community groups in Laois under the Community Activities Fund.
The Community Activities Fund (CAF) provides funding to...
Frustrated referendum voters turn up at wrong polling centre
The first signs of confusion over the move of Laois voters into the South Kildare constituency emerged during Friday’s referendum, when a number of...
Planning continues at pace ahead of the return of the Ploughing Championships to Laois
Over 70 people attended the first local organising meeting in Ratheniska last night for this year’s National Ploughing Championships and 67th World Ploughing Contest.
The...
Figures show low level of personal injury awards in Laois
Laois has one of the lowest average personal injuries awards per capita in the country over the past 10 years, figures show.
Personal injury...
In Pictures: Wonderful atmosphere as Mountmellick school event draws the crowds
The primary school campus in Mountmellick was a hive of activity on Friday night as Scoil Padraig Naofa hosted a brilliant event to celebrate...
BREAKING NEWS: Part of M7 motorway closed due to crash
Part of the M7 is closed on Friday morning following an accident.
The busy motorway is closed northbound between J23 Moneygall and J22 Roscrea as...
Fundraising 5k run through grounds of Kildangan Stud in memory of the much-loved Alan...
Anyone looking for a pleasant 5k run/walk this week could do far worse than make the short trip over the Laois-Kildare border to the...
Proposal to use old phone boxes as community defibrillator points
Old phone boxes have been proposed as the ideal storage location for defibrillators in Laois.
Eoin Barry, local area representative for the Labour Party is...
In Pictures: Scally the dog to front campaign aimed at eliminating fouling in Laois
Dog owners everywhere know they need to pick up after their dogs, but the issue of dog fouling is still one that plagues our...
80,000 tonne rubbish plant planned for Portlaoise
Bord na Móna is planning a major development Portlaoise that will see up to 80,000 tonnes of commercial food waste, brown bin waste and...
Major job recruitment planned for the Irish Prison Service following government announcement
The Irish Prison Service has opened a new campaign for the position of 344 Recruit Prison Officers in the Irish Prison Service.
The Irish Prison...
“I was so nervous, but when I got out there I had so much...
Laois Rose Grainne Hogan took to the Dome Stage last night and did the whole county proud as she wowed presenter Dáithí Ó Sé...
Seven Laois outdoor projects share almost €220,000
A new lakeside trail in Kilminchy and a cycle hub in Durrow are among the seven outdoor projects in Laois that have been granted...