Gardai appeal for information on whereabouts of teenager last seen in Stradbally
Gardai in Laois are seeking the whereabouts of a teenager who was last seen in Stradbally.
16-year-old Brandon Varszegi was last seen on Sunday night,...
Cistercian College Roscrea students take to the University Concert Hall Stage in Limerick
Cistercian College Roscrea made their return to the University Concert Hall Limerick for the annual Musical Visit concert recently.
The evening was filled with music...
Tales from 100 Days of Paddling: Michael G publishes book on the Erkina
Community activist and river enthusiast Michael G Phelan is set to launch a new book, 'The Erkina River - from Source to Sea, Tales...
Laois TD calls on government intervene and help people with ‘rip-off energy bills’
Local Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley is urging TDs to support struggling workers and families overwhelmed by the cost of energy.
Deputy Stanley says that...
Laois village all set as plans in place for inaugural fundraising Tractor and Truck...
Timahoe will be a hub of activity on Saturday, May 13 as the inaugural Timahoe Truck and Tractor run will take place in the...
Local TD calls for ‘major safety concerns around E10 fuel’ to be address before...
Independent TD Carol Nolan has called for what she says are 'major safety concerns' surrounding E10 fuel to be addressed before it is introduced.
E10...
Laois man spotted on a Dublin Bus as he has become the new face...
Portlaoise comedian, Jimmy Kavanagh - actor and writer comedy troop, Club Valentine - has become the new face of the TFI Leap Card.
The Leap...
In Pictures: Poetry Day Ireland celebrated in style in Mountmellick Library
Poetry Day Ireland was celebrated in style in Mountmellick Library with a stellar line up of local poets.
Following refreshments, Amanda Hyland, Assistant Librarian and...
Mortgage holders ‘denied relief by Government decision’ says Laois TD as interest rates set...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that the government has prevented mortgage holders from gaining relief ahead of proposed interest rate increased.
The Laois TD...
In Pictures: Serious style as St Joseph’s celebrate 50th anniversary of first ever championship...
Ballintubbert House was the venue for the 50th anniversary celebration of the first senior championship win for St Joseph’s on a sunny May Bank...
Mental health and suicide intervention charity Teac Tom issues urgent appeal for help
Angela Hayes, founder of Teac Tom, is appealing for the financial help so badly needed to keep the charity afloat.
Teac Tom is a community...
€1.4 million in Housing Adaptation Grants has been allocated for Laois
€1.4 million funding has been approved for Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability in Laois.
The total €1,421,438 funding is...
The story of Cholmely Harrison and how Emo Court came into state ownership
This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday last September to make the 25th anniversary of Emo Court coming into state ownership.
It's arguably the most popular...
The fascinating story of Michael Scully, a renowned photographer who has been practicing his...
For more than half a century, photographer Michael Scully has been capturing special moments in Laois.
From Stradbally, but living most of his life in...
Portarlington woman is Laois ambassador for Marie Keating fundraiser
A Portarlington-based mother of two is the Laois ambassador for the 100k in 30 days event in June which will raise funds for the...
Laois TD calls on Government to ‘stop making false announcements and put in place...
“The Government’s affordable housing plan is in crisis as they delivered no affordable homes in Laois or Offaly last year.’’
So says Laois TD Brian...
Promotion of literacy and reading see Portlaoise College achieve Wellread National Award
Members of the Portlaoise College Wellread Committee attended the Wellread National Awards this week where their good work was honoured.
At this ceremony, schools from...
Laois TD calls on Minister to prioritise investment into Child and Adolescent Mental Health...
Laois TD, Brian Stanley has called on Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly to prioritise investment in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
The Sinn...
‘Ruthless and prolonged exploitation of electricity prices must be brought to an end’ says...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that exorbitant and unsustainable electricity and energy prices continue to financially cripple households and businesses.
This, she...
Traffic restrictions around Portlaoise as the Dubs come to town
A crowd of more than 10,000 is expected in O'Moore Park this afternoon as the Dublin footballers take on Laois in the Leinster championship...
Second ever Laois Pride parade and festival planned for this September
Following on from a successful inaugural year, Laois Pride has been announced for a second series of events.
Laois Pride parade and festival will take...
Meet the Laois woman who used her GAA coaching skills to help children in...
Sinéad Brennan is just back from East Africa, where she was coaching Gaelic football in some severely disadvantaged places.
Sinéad plays football for Crettyard Ladies...
Dumped couches set on fire, rubbish discarded and residents disrupted – Awful situation at...
A quite simply awful situation has been allowed to unfold at the back of three Laois housing estates.
A meeting in Laois has heard how...
In Pictures: 95th anniversary of famous flight marked in Portlaoise
A special ceremony was held at Fitzmaurice Place in Portlaoise to mark the 95th anniversary of the first east west transatlantic flight recently.
This took...
Long-serving Laois Garda retires from the force after 33 years of services
A long serving Laois Garda has retired from the force following 33 years of active service.
Dave Dundon, from Timahoe, retired on Sunday April 16...
Consultants appointed as work to develop Energy Master Plan for Portarlington continues
The Portarlington Business Association (PCA) Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) group has appointed Tipperary Energy Agency (TEA) as consultants to work with the group to...
Mountrath Sustainable Communities Town Plan to be launched this week
The Mountrath Town Strategy Group are set to host the official launch of the ‘Mountrath Sustainable Communities Town Plan’ at an event this Tuesday...
Family and GAA club of late David Brown throw support behind ten-year-old Laois boy’s...
The county is still reeling from the tragic passing of David Brown just more than a week ago.
David was a lover of sport and...
From New York to Cullohill – the story of the new Laois Rose
In the early hours of Easter Monday morning last in the ballroom of the Midlands Park Hotel, a new Laois Rose was crowned.
Because of...
Members of Laois Comhairle na nÓg gather at Croke Park to celebrate national showcase
Over 500 young people involved in Comhairle na nÓg, including members from Laois, gathered at Croke Park stadium recently.
This was to showcase and celebrate...