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‘Minister must consider incentivising the use of organic fertilisers as a cost reduction measure’...
An Independent TD for Laois-Offaly has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to clarify the progress his department...
Portarlington to host an event celebrating Traveller Pride Week
Laois Traveller Action Group (LTAG) has announced that in celebration of ‘Traveller Pride Week’, there will be a ‘Traveller Pride’ event on in Portarlington.
All...
Sadness following sudden death of Graiguecullen man
Tributes have been paid to a Graiguecullen man who passed away suddenly on Monday morning.
Harry Forbes passed away unexpectedly at his home.
Beloved husband of...
Phelan to fly the flag for Laois in upcoming Miss Macra International Competition
Cassandra Phelan from the Pike of Rushall will be representing Laois this August Bank Holiday at the Miss Macra International Competition.
Cassandra is a trained...
Watch: Laois secondary school TYs launch video in support of 20×20 campaign for women’s...
The Transition Year students in Portlaoise College have thrown their support behind the 20x20 campaign to promote and champion the involvement of women and...
Laois secondary school raise money for Focus Ireland
A TY group in St Mary's CBS recently took part in the Focus Ireland, Shine a Light campaign.
The boys took part in a sleep...
Local sports club team up with suicide prevention group to urge members to complete...
Portarlington Rugby Club, in conjunction with Ohana ZERO Suicide, are asking their players, coaches and members to make the most of the current lockdown...
Young Laois singer set to make debut music video in her home town this...
This girl could be the next big thing.
A young singer from Portlaoise has been signed by a management company and is set to make...
Retained firefighters asked to suspend strike action following ‘significant breakthrough in negotiations’
The States almost 2000 retained firefighters will be asked to suspend their prolonged strike action, which dramatically escalated since Saturday, August 12.
The news comes...
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan on early release of prisoners, extra Gardaí and extra...
Laois-Offaly TD and Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan has spoken about the early release of prisoners, the fast-tracking of Garda recruits and...
Laois involvement in ‘Freezbury Challenge’ aiming to raise funds for Pieta House
A group of young men are putting their bodies to the test this February in a bid to raise money for the suicide prevention...
Deep sadness and tribute paid as young Laois mother laid to rest
There was deep sadness in Portlaoise over the February Bank Holiday weekend as a young mother was laid to rest.
Amy Dunphy, from Marian Ave...
‘Absolutely vital that we see immediate nationwide access to cancer services’ says local TD
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, says it is 'absolutely vital that we see immediate nationwide access to cancer services'.
She raised the urgent need...
‘Government must address parent’s concerns around the impact of the refugee crisis’ says local...
There is concern among parents and within schools after it was confirmed that schools could be asked to accommodate more than 40,000 new students...
Third annual Barrowhouse 5k set to draw big crowds
The annual Barrowhouse 5k in aid of Shanganamore N.S will take place on Wednesday April 26.
Now in its third successive year the race has...
Coronavirus: Four further deaths and 344 new cases as Laois situation continues to improve
There have been four further Coronavirus-related deaths and 344 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s new cases, five of them is in...
New lane changes along M7 roadworks
The next stage in the M7 works being completed saw it being widened as of Monday, March 25.
The next section of M7 Westbound traffic...
Coffee Morning in aid of vital Pieta House services
A coffee morning for Pieta House will take place on Wednesday, October 23.
The event will take place from 10 am to 11.30 am in...
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...
Former RTE newsreader calls on Laois businesses to support Daffodil Day
Former RTE newsreader Aengus MacGrianna is urging businesses in Laois to support cancer patients and their families by getting behind the Irish Cancer Society’s...
Labour pushes for answers on the future of Portlaoise hospital
There are no plans to close the emergency department at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told Labour Party Leader Brendan...
Community centres in Laois to receive funding of over €427,000 to upgrade facilities
Community centres in Laois will receive essential funding of more than €427,000 to carry out upgrades and repairs, two Laois TDs have confirmed.
Funding of...
Live gig planned on Saturday evening in aid of Laois Domestic Abuse Service
A live gig aimed at raising much needed funds for the Laois Domestic Abuse Service will take place on Saturday.
Monsters of Craic will take...
Do you know a baby or toddler who’d make a good bib brand ambassador?
We all know someone who we think has the cutest baby of all time. We also all know someone who may or may not...
Meet the Laois woman playing a big role the 20th anniversary celebrations of the...
A Stradbally native is at the centre of planning for the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris – The Centre...
Archbishop Martin to speak in local school for annual memorial lecture
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will deliver the third annual Fr Peter Garvey Memorial Lecture in Cistercian College Roscrea next Wednesday, March 4.
The lecture takes place...
Portlaoise set to hold two-day St Patrick’s Street Festival this year
After two successive years without a St Patrick's Day parade, Portlaoise will hold a two-day festival in the town this year.
The Portlaoise St Patrick’s...
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...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Thursday, June 25, 2020
Latest Virus Figures
1,727 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of one from yesterday.
While there has been a total of...