First Irish Cancer Society ‘Daffodil Bench’ set to be introduced in Laois
A first Irish Cancer Society ‘Daffodil Bench’ is set to be put in place in Portlaoise this year.
The issue came before a recent meeting...
A trip to Centre Parcs the prize as Laois primary school launch fundraising raffle
Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe NS, recently launched their annual Easter fundraising raffle and are offering the lucky winners a trip to Ireland’s leading family...
Laois family celebrate triple Mother’s Day delight
For one Laois family, St Patrick’s Day wasn’t all about the wearing of the green but rather being pretty in pink in a cuteness...
In Pictures: Great joy at Rathdowney and Rosenallis St Patrick’s Day parades
By waiting until 3.30pm to have their parade, the community of Rosenallis escaped the worst of today's St Patrick's Day weather.
And they duly had...
In Pictures: Rain falls but Spink shines as even Enoch Burke turns up at...
The rain poured but those in attendance didn't mind as Spink turned out in force for their annual St Patrick's Day Parade.
Spink may be...
In Pictures: First Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade since 2019 proves big success
For the first time since 2019, the St Patrick's Day Parade returned to Portlaoise.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020, there has been no...
In Pictures: St Patrick’s Day parades amaze and excite in Durrow and Abbeyleix
St Patrick's Day is all about representing your community and those in Durrow and Abbeyleix were not found wanting today.
Abbeyleix was out of the...
In Pictures: Big crowd as second ever Clonaslee St Patrick’s Day parade a huge...
The second ever Clonaslee St Patrick's Day Parade took place in the village this afternoon.
The 12pm start meant that the morning rain had abated...
In Pictures: St Brigid celebrated as Stradbally, Timahoe and Vicarstown turn out for St...
A wet morning did not deter the people of Vicrarstown from coming out in big numbers to one of the earliest parades in Ireland.
For...
In Pictures: All smiles as Graiguecullen and Killeshin celebrate St Patrick’s Day
The rain did not dampen the spirits as the people of Killeshin and Graiguecullen got out to celebrate St Patrick's Day.
The action got underway...
Scale of eviction notices show government must reverse decision to end ban says Laois...
A Laois TD has called on the government to reverse its decision to lift the eviction ban in light of new data that has...
Sadness in Killanure and Camross following the passing of Michael Scully
There was sadness in Killanure and Camross last week following the passing of Michael Scully.
Mr Scully passed away on March 8 at the Midlands...
Works to commence at Portlaoise Hospital as contract documents set to be signed
The contract documents for the construction of the Respiratory Assessment Unit and other facilities at Portlaoise Hospital are about to be finalised.
So says Laois...
Communities encouraged to get involved as Clean Up Laois Week organised for April
Laois County Council are asking local communities to spring into action and join the fight against litter again this Spring.
That is because Clean Up...
Music Generation Laois set to excite crowds at St Patrick’s Day in Dublin
For a second year, Music Generation Laois Trad Orchestra will head to the St Patrick's Festival Quarter in Collins' Barracks in Dublin to celebrate...
Well-known Laois man appointed to new Biodiversity Officer role with Offaly County Council
Well-known Laois man and wildlife conservationist Ricky Whelan has been appointed to the new role of Biodiversity Officer with Offaly County Council.
Ricky, who is...
Momentous day as sod is turned for new Saplings school in Killeshin
Yesterday was a momentous day for the school community of Saplings in Killeshin as the sod was officially turned on their new 1,200 square...
St Patrick’s Day: The full list of parades on around the county this Friday
St Patrick's Day 2023 is almost upon us and committees around the county have been working tirelessly to bring the festivities to life this...
Mountrath CS getting ready for another musical extravaganza with songs from Mamma Mia
This month sees the return of the now renowned musical performance to Mountrath Community School.
Students from Transition Year in MCS will grace the stage...
Tributes paid as long-serving Laois Chief Superintendent Scanlan attends final public meeting
Tributes were paid as the long-serving Laois Chief Superintendent John Scanlan attended his final Joint Policing Committee meeting.
The quarterly event, held in the chamber...
Preparations continue as organisations gear up for free Laois community concert
A new Inter-generational Ukrainian Choir - ‘Mallows’ - commenced in January under the Ukrainian Health and Well Being Support fund by Laois County Council.
Co-ordinated...
Shock and sadness as former Laois manager Liam Kearns passes away suddenly
There is shock and sadness in the GAA community this evening following the news that Liam Kearns has passed away.
The sad news was confirmed...
‘Sky-high energy bills and electricity supply shortages are not being addressed’ says Laois TD
A Laois TD has called on the government to tackle energy bills after two of his constituents received huge bills.
Speaking in the Dail, Sinn...
€94,450 allocated for conservation repairs to eight heritage structures in Laois
€94,450 has been allocated for conservation repairs to eight historic structures in Laois.
This funding includes work to repair thatched buildings, gable end walls, roofs...
Reopening of pub serves as further marker of successful rural regeneration of a Laois...
A Laois village is undergoing a serious regeneration at present with a series of exciting projects happening.
Clough, located in South-West Laois, is experiencing a...
In Pictures: Great excitement as Sam Maguire visits Borris-in-Ossory and Portlaoise hospital
The famed Sam Maguire trophy has passed through Laois on numerous occasions in the years.
Mostly on its way to Kerry though after their various...
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: International Women’s Day celebrated in style in Portlaoise
Over 60 local entrepreneurs and business people attended the 2023 International Women’s Day lunch yesterday.
This took place in the Midlands Park Hotel and was...
Caution urged as heavy snowfall hits Laois leaving some roads impassable
Road users are being urged to exercise extreme caution this morning as heavy snowfall has hit the county.
Most of us have woken up to...
Laois Heritage Society set to host talk on how the Famine impacted Laois
The Laois Heritage Society are set to present the next installment in the line-up of their Spring talks.
‘New Perspectives on the Great Famine in...