‘Potential for considerable disruption on Thursday’ as widespread snowfall possible
The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management on Severe Weather says there is the 'potential for considerable disruption on Thursday' as widespread snowfall...
Laois woman is third generation of her family to run in London Marathon
A Laois woman who recently completed the London Marathon is the third generation of her family to do so.
Grainne Terrett, who is a member...
Doors stolen from ancient Laois castle
An unusual theft occurred at Ballyadams Castle as the main doors were robbed some time between Friday night and Saturday morning.
The Laois Nationalist are...
‘Increased HAP discretion rates welcome but rent freeze still required’ says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has given a qualified welcome to the increased discretion on rent limits for Housing Assistant Payments (HAP) in...
Main Street in Portarlington to be closed to traffic on Sunday as ESB set...
Main Street in Portarlington is set to be closed to traffic on Sunday so the ESB can carry out essential works.
So confirmed Sinn Fein...
Unemployment rate in Midlands remains higher than national average
A draft budget report circulated in Laois County Council shows that the unemployment rate in the Midlands remains higher than the national average.
Roughly 4,200 people...
Shock at sudden death of young Portarlington teacher
There is widespread shock in Portarlington today at the sudden death of Colaiste Iosagain teacher Emily Seery.
A native of Edenderry in Offaly and only...
White Horse Guitar Club appeal for return of mandolin that went missing at Electric...
A band who rocked the Salty Dog and Trailer Park stages at Electric Picnic on Sunday are seeking the public's help.
White Horse Guitar Club...
Incredible Laois design wins regional final at prestigious Junk Kouture competition
Huge news for Laois has come out of the national Junk Kouture as it was revealed that one group won the Eastern regional final...
Over €300,000 allocated for Laois farmers under 2022 GLAS Scheme
The 2022 GLAS (Green Low-Carbon Agri-Environmental Scheme) balancing payments have commenced this week.
Under the payments, farmers in Laois will receive over €315,000, a Laois...
In Pictures: Construction company and Laois native donate toys to local school
Christmas 2019 was one to remember in Naíscoil Kantara, Timahoe as the children were treated to a massive surprise in the lead up to...
‘I have nightmares about it,’ Mountmellick shop-owner expresses her dread surrounding Post Office move
"I cannot sleep. If I sleep, I have nightmares. I have nightmares about it."
These are the words of Assumpta Gorman, owner of O'Gormans Newsagents,...
‘Minister rules out increasing the age cut-off point for Community Employment Scheme workers’ says...
Community Employment Scheme workers who reach the age of 66 will not be allowed to continue participating in such schemes.
So confirmed the Minister of...
€17,500 in funding approved for youth services in Laois
Laois Offaly Education and Training Board has been approved for €17,500 funding under a new Resilience and Effectiveness Initiative.
Funding provided under the Resilience and...
Comrades Of Cuisle to host fundraiser in aid of Cuisle Cancer Support Centre Portlaoise
Comrades of Cuisle have formed a committee to raise funds to support the work of the Cuisle Cancer Support Centre in Portlaoise.
The Cuisle Cancer...
WATCH: Laois poet’s video poem showcases our wonderful county
A Laois poet has released a video poem which showcases and highlights the beauty of our wonderful county.
Portlaoise's Laura Murphy released 'In Laois I...
In Pictures: Portlaoise primary school students swap grid lock for a bike lock with...
Do you get stuck in morning traffic, including the school run? What are the options!?
Cork, Limerick, Clontarf and Galway to name a few have...
Laois couple on how Coronavirus outbreak led to postponement of their special day
With the Coronavirus outbreak all mass gatherings have been cancelled - and weddings don't escape.
John Shiel from Raheen and Sinead Whiteley from Newbridge were...
Farmers on Laois-Kildare border meet with council engineers over ongoing flooding issues
A number of local farmers on the Laois-Kildare border met with Laois County Council engineers last week to discuss the ongoing flooding issues effecting...
New television programme wants Laois households for latest show
RTÉ are looking for Laois households to take on a challenge which, will measure the impact your household is having on Planet Earth, across...
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...
Glowing tributes paid to retired Stradbally fireman Kelly
Warm tributes have been paid to long-serving Stradbally fireman Liam Kelly, who retired from Laois Fire and Rescue Service after almost 30 years serving...
In Pictures: Ballylinan NS scrub up on their medical knowledge for Emergency Medicine Day
Monday May 27 saw the pupils of Ballylinan NS scrub up on their medical knowledge for Emergency Medicine Day.
Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, along with...
Hospital waiting lists surge as Laois TD calls for urgent action
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called for urgent action to tackle the hospital waiting list in Laois.
According to the Sinn Fein deputy, the number...
In Pictures: Foraging Ramble at Roundwood House
On a bright and sunny Autumn afternoon recently, Laois PPN were delighted to hold a "Foraging Ramble at Roundwood House”.
PPN Member Groups rambled through...
Stunning Laois creation qualifies for Junk Kouture grand final as competition goes global
The Junk Kouture grand final takes place early next month and one stunning creation from Laois has made it through.
The Junk Kouture Dublin City...
Four Laois businesses step forward to sponsor Portlaoise College’s sports teams
Following a recent drive, Portlaoise College have secured sponsorship for jerseys for their volleyball, camogie, basketball and soccer teams.
Local businesses of Allbooks, Shaws, Thomas...
Planning granted for 74 new houses on Mountrath Road in Portlaoise
Planning permission has been granted for 74 new houses on the Grattan Street/Mountrath Road area of Portlaoise.
The development will be accessed close to where...
Laois man comes top of the class in Masters in Organic Farming
Coming from a background in agriculture and land management policy, Laois man Stephen Meredith was looking to develop his knowledge of organic farming.
The 35-year-old...
News in Brief: Global conference in Castletown, funding for Rathdowney, and rare disease campaign
WorldWise Global Schools Annual Teacher Conference held in Castletown
The WorldWise Global Schools Annual Teacher Conference was held in the De La Salle Pastoral Centre,...