Four Laois projects awarded over €150,000 by Community Monuments Fund
Four Laois projects have been awarded €153,040 under the Community Monuments Fund.
The core objective of the Community Monuments Fund is to support the conservation,...
Laois dental scheme crisis underlined by Dentist Association Figures says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that the information released this week by the Irish Dental Association (IDA) 'clearly shows the extent of...
Appalling situation as people charged with serious crimes ‘kicking out’ at those seeking justice...
"I have witnessed people charged with serious crimes kicking out or jostling into other who are there to seeking help from the courts."
A meeting...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Hospital launches community midwifery-led clinic and antenatal education
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Maternity Services has announced two exciting new developments in maternity care for women of the midlands.
A Community Midwifery-Led Clinic and...
In Pictures: Spontaneous People-Spontaneous Paintings exhibition opens at Laois Arthouse
The Laois Arthouse in Stradbally is running an exhibition called 'Spontaneous People/Spontaneous Paintings'.
This two-person exhibition which opened recently, brings together works by artists Diana...
Laois farm land drops 8% in price in 2022
The average price for farm land in Laois fell by 8% in 2022, the first time since 2018 that it showed a decline.
According to...
Portlaoise man recently appointed as Commissioner for Oaths
Portlaoise man John O'Neill was recently appointed a Commissioner for Oaths by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
A Commissioner for Oaths is a...
In Pictures: Dunamaise Arts Centre hosting new collection of Ireland’s finest monuments
Dunamaise Arts Centre is currently hosting a stunning new collection of photographs of Ireland’s finest archaeological monuments until April 30.
‘Monumental Ireland - A New...
WATCH: Laois secondary school comes together to raise more than €10,000 memory of beloved...
A Laois secondary school has come together in recent weeks to raise thousands of Euro for charity in memory of one of their former...
Weekend Read: Chef Sam Moody on his background, working in Ballyfin Demesne and his...
Sam Moody is all about connection: connection with the community; connection with the customers; connection with the producers; and connection with the soil.
The English-born...
Sadness at the death of much-loved Portlaoise boutique owner ‘Pippy’
The death has occurred of the much-loved Portlaoise boutique owner Mary 'Pippy' McEvoy (nee Booth).
Fondly known wide and far as 'Pippy', proprietor of the...
Laois woman appointed as new interim Director of Nursing at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has announced the appointment of Olivia Lafferty as the new Interim Director of Nursing of the hospital.
Olivia takes up the...
Motorists urged to drive safely as hundreds of athletes set to hit the road...
Trilogy Triathlon Club will host its annual club race, TriLaois tomorrow Saturday, April 1, around Portlaoise.
It’s the largest one day sporting event in the...
Young Laois children forced to close egg honesty box following fourth robbery
Two young Laois children have been forced to close an honesty box selling eggs - after they were robbed for a fourth time last...
Renowned Michelin Star Chef set to open new restaurant in Laois
Sam Moody is stepping down as as Executive Head Chef at Ballyfin Demesne to open his own restaurant in Laois.
The English-born chef won a...
#PrioritiseKolbe Committee say that latest statement for Laois TD Sean Fleming fails to address...
An action group set up to reverse the decision to cut funding for a new school building for Kolbe says a statement by Sean...
Laois artist Alan Meredith receives special mention at prestigious awards
In a ceremony at the Royal Hibernian Academy recently, sculptor Alan Meredith received a special mention at the prestigious Golden Fleece Awards.
Established by Lillias...
Hot Meals Programme set to be rolled out for all primary schools in Ireland
The Hot School Meals Programme is set to be rolled out to every Primary School in Ireland.
As previously announced Hot School Meals are to...
Eligible community and sports clubs in Laois encouraged to apply for CLÁR funding
Sports and community groups in Laois could be set to benefit from additional funding, Fine Gael Deputy Charlie Flanagan has said.
Deputy Flanagan is encouraging...
Abolition of adult public hospital in-patient charges set to come into place from April
Legislation to abolish adult public in-patient hospital charges in public hospitals has been finalised in the Dáil and is set to come into practise...
Devin is crowned Laois spelling bee champion in the 10th year of the annual...
Devin McEvoy has been confirmed as this year’s winner of the County Laois Eason Spelling Bee Final.
Devin McEvoy, who is a pupil at St...
Laois to benefit from €107k funding package to conserve and safeguard heritage sites
€107,100 has been allocated for works to be carried out on four historic structures across county Laois.
This scheme, confirmed by Minister for State Sean...
‘Help Jamie to reach his full potential’ – Mam makes plea on behalf of...
A ten-year-old Laois boy is at the centre of a fundraising campaign to secure robotic legs to allow him to reach his full potential.
Jamie...
Weekend Read: Portlaoise native’s veggie app supports sustainable eating
A Portlaoise native is doing his bit to ensure that we eat more vegetables.
Bernard Grandjean, son of GP Deirdre Honan who had a practice...
Plenty of Laois links as Minister Hackett concludes official trip to Kenya
Minister Pippa Hackett concluded an official trip to Kenya with visit to a project with Laois links.
Vera Smith, a Graiguecullen local, invited the Minister...
Praise for four Laois women for supporting people living in extreme poverty overseas
Four Laois women have received high praise for supporting people living in extreme poverty overseas.
Mountrath Community School students Sarah Phelan and Doireann O’Connor, along...
Shock and sadness as young Graiguecullen man dies following accident in Thailand
There is shock and sadness following the passing of a young Graiguecullen man after an accident in Thailand.
John Lennon, aged in his 20s, passed...
Spink all set to celebrate 40 years of music, dance and song
We’re into the last week before the inaugural Spink Music Festival 'Inspiring' starts in Abbeyleix on Saturday and Sunday March 25 and 26.
The Festival...
Dumping scourge continues ‘due to lack of action by Environment Minister’ says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that the lack of action by the Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has held up CCTV cameras to...
New Kolbe school project will be back on track within weeks, if not days,...
Two Laois Government TDs have told a public meeting that the new-build Kolbe Special School project in Portlaoise will be back on track within...