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...
Some more great photos and video as Laois people go snow mad
Today was a really strange day. There are nine days left in March but yet, we had the biggest snowfall we've had in years.
People...
Lovely video of the Rathdowney St Patrick’s Day parade
We're not over St Patrick's Day just yet.
Last week we brought you unbeatable coverage of the parades around the county and the hits keep...
Mountmellick shop owner calls for compensation over ‘€30k lost revenue’
The owner of Emmet Stores in Mountmellick is calling for compensation to be paid to him by Laois Co Council as he claims he...
Heavy metal sign stealing epidemic continues
Road stop signs continue to be stolen around the county with eight signs having to be replaced around Portarlington in recent days.
It had been...
Laois girls fund-raising for latest half marathon on Aran Islands
Laois girls Olwyn Hanson and Orla Dunne are holding a fundraiser in Portlaoise tomorrow night ahead of their latest half marathon in the Aran...
We’re walking in a Winter Wonderland (But it’s nearly April!!)
The people of Laois woke up covered in white fluffy stuff this morning.
The night before brought snow - and lots of it.
While it might...
Old Portlaoise church selected as part of Heritage Council scheme
An historic Portlaoise church has been selected as one of just seven sites to take part in the Adopt a Monument Scheme run by the...
Councillors vote to zone Laois a wind turbine-free county
Laois County Councillors have voted not to allow any part of the county be zoned for wind turbines, at their development plan meeting on...
Laois is waking up to snow this morning
Snow is falling in many areas around Laois this morning with a weather warning in place for the region.
Met Eireann issued a yellow weather...
World Down Syndrome Day celebrated in Laois
World Down Syndrome Day is being celebrated today in Laois as Down Syndrome Centre Midlands Branch also reaches its first birthday.
The midlands branch aims...
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...
Watch: ‘Don’t Tell the Bride’ heads to Ballyroan
‘Don’t Tell the Bride’ will have a distinctly Laois feel tonight as a boutique glampsite near Ballyroan features heavily.
Local Laois business, ‘Glamping Under the...
Paul Williams leads very successful Woodenbridge walk
Crime reporter Paul Williams led the Woodenbridge walk yesterday (Sunday) as locals turned out to back fundraising for a fight against crime in the...
All the recent news from the Timahoe area
GAA
The club opened our league campaign last week against The Rock with a win under the management of Mick Moore and his team. Hard luck...
EU to decide on issues around Cullenagh mountain wind farm
A High Court judge is to ask the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) to decide issues concerning Coillte’s environmental responsibilities in relation...
Stradbally woman wins Golden Jubilee Volunteer Award
Stradbally native Gillie Walsh-Kemmis was presented with a Golden Jubilee Volunteer Award for her services to Community Games at a ceremony in Athlone yesterday.
The...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Library celebrate Irish music and culture
Portlaoise Library recently hosted a number of nights to celebrate Irish music and culture.
On March 1 they welcomed the Gabrielle Lynam School of Dancing;...
Catch up on all the excitement from the Rosenallis parade
The wet weather didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the large crowd who lined the street in Rosenallis to celebrate St Patrick's Day.
They were treated...
Vintage effort at the Ballyroan parade as these pictures show
There's a great little community in Ballyroan and that was very evident at their St Patrick's Day parade this morning.
They had their parade after...
Large turnout in Graiguecullen for colourful parade
The Graiguecullen parade was another one of these pre-mass efforts with everyone starting in the town park at 11am and marching through Graigue for...
All of the best images from the Mountrath parade
A massive crowd turned out in Mountrath today for the town's St Patrick's Day parade with your usual colour and atmosphere evident throughout the...
All the fun and the craic from the Rathdowney parade
The RTE cameras were in Rathdowney today for their parade which had its usual high standard and equally high spirits.
Photographer Sandra Thompson was on...
Weather fails to dampen the spirits at Portlaoise parade as these class Alf Harvey...
Thousands of people turned up in Portlaoise this afternoon for the St Patrick's Day parade, despite the threat of wet weather hanging over the...
Spirits high at Portarlington parade despite the rain
It might have been raining but Portarlington weren't deterred as the town staged a very successful parade.
It was a case of tally ho for...
Check out all the pictures from the Abbeyleix St Patrick’s Day parade
Hundreds braved the mist this afternoon in Abbeyleix to line the streets of one of Laois' biggest towns.
There were entertained by a large procession...
The Spink community were out in force at their parade this morning
It doesn't matter if a community is big or small, they all tend to celebrate St Patrick's Day in style.
The community in Spink certainly...
Stradbally celebrates GAA success at St Patrick’s Day parade
Stradbally GAA and the Bill Delaney Cup took centre stage on Main Street this morning at their St Patrick's Day parade.
Martin Murphy's Stradbally senior...