Abbeyleix – the bog that came in from the cold – as latest phase...
Abbeyleix Bog, the prototype project for successful community centred conservation is continuing to make significant strides.
Not resting on their laurels, or rather their sphagnum...
In Pictures: Tastes from all over the world at Portlaoise school’s cuisine night
A now annual event, the Portlaoise Educate Together NS cuisine night went down another treat this October.
On Thursday October 25 it was a Halloween themed...
Government must ‘guarantee timeline for engagement with section 39 and community sector workers in...
Labour Area Representative Eoin Barry has demanded that the government must put in place an immediate timeline and guarantee a process for engagement with...
Laois priest opens up about tragedy and incredible life story in new book
Fr Sean Hyland has lived a remarkable life.
The Portarlington priest has opened up about the death of his wife and children in the hopes...
Huge midlands waiting list for access to child disability network teams says local TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says he has received figures showing there is a huge waiting list for Child Disability Network Teams CDNT’s...
2018 Remembered: THREE Laois students hit the incredible 625 points mark
This was simply incredible.
In August of this year, three Laois students achieved top marks in the Leaving Cert.
Christopher Carew, Katy White and Luan Fletcher...
Free Saturday parking agreed in Portlaoise throughout month of December
There will be free parking available in Portlaoise town centre on the four Saturdays in December in the leadup to Christmas.
It was announced at...
Laois woman to appear on Late Late Show alongside Colin Farrell
A well-known Laois woman will be a guest on tonight's Late Late Show alongside Hollywood actor Colin Farrell.
Emma Fogarty from Abbeyleix who suffers from...
In Pictures: Laois Secondary School host successful production of the popular musical Annie
A Laois secondary school recently held a successful musical in their school hall.
All eyes were on the students of Heywood Community School where they...
Considerable damage as fire overnight at well-known Laois pub
A well-known Laois pub has been extensively damaged by a fire in the early hours of this morning.
Emergency services attended a fire at Caoch...
Tributes paid and ‘town in mourning’ as talented Laois teenager is laid to rest
Sympathies have been paid in the chamber of Laois County Council as a Mountmellick teenager was laid to rest this morning.
14-year-old Eoin Coss passed...
Average rent prices in Laois rose by over 10 percent within the last year
Laois has seen rental prices rise by average of 10.7 percent over the course of a year.
The average rent in the county is now...
2022 Remembered: Two Laois routes feature in new book ’50 best Irish Walks’
May was a proud month for the county as two Laois routes made their way into the '50 Best Irish Walks.'
There is a wide...
Ossory Show Society bestowed with the biggest official honour of Laois
From its beginnings in 1898, the Ossory Show is one of the most prestigious and long-running agricultural shows in the country.
The Ossory Agricultural hosts...
New year brings new digital jury platform for Laois
People in Laois can start using a new Courts Service online portal to answer jury summons; to follow the status of their reply; and...
Tributes paid to ‘wonderful character’ Mick Murray following sad passing
Tributes have been paid to 'wonderful character' Michael (Mick) Murray of Glenbrook, Ballyroan, who passed away on St Patrick's Day, Sunday, March 17.
Mick founded...
Sadness in Portlaoise at the passing of legendary community champion Dick Sides
The town of Portlaoise is in mourning tonight with the news of the death of Dick Sides, a man who gave so much to...
Laois households among the lowest disposable incomes in the country
Laois has placed 20th of 26 counties in terms of the average household disposable income per person in the Republic of Ireland.
This is according...
‘Farmers, hauliers and motorists caught in the middle of Government infighting on excise duty’...
Farmers, hauliers and motorists are paying the price as 'Government parties continue to publicly brief against each other on the issue of extending the...
Warning issued to drivers to ‘avoid unnecessary journeys’ in Storm Hannah
Warnings have been issued for people to take care as Storm Hannah approaches Ireland from the Athlantic, bringing with it gusts of up to...
‘It’s time to confront the energy companies, and for once, the Taoiseach agrees with...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan. has said she welcomes the response of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to her in relation to energy prices.
Deputy Nolan...
A weekend of fun family friendly activities to take place at inaugural Timahoe Heritage...
Timahoe will hold its inaugural Heritage Festival on June 1st and 2nd this year. It is a family friendly festival of amazing and fun...
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...
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...
‘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...
Laois man among new Garda recruits
Last Friday, June 7, saw the most recent Garda recruits 'pass out' from the Garda College in Templemore, Tipperary.
Among these new recuits was Borris-in-Ossory...
End of an era – local newsagents set to close its doors after almost...
It's the end of an era in Monasterevin this weekend as the landmark Kelly's Newsagents pull down the shutters for the final time after...
Death occurs of former Emo primary school principal
The death has recently occurred of Joseph O'Callaghan from Emo, who served as principal of the primary school in the village for many years.
Originally...
In Pictures: Laois primary school celebrates 50 years of Ireland in the EU with...
50 years ago last January, Ireland officially joined the European Economic Community - which later became the European Union.
Today, May 9, is known as...
Sadness in Camross at passing of Micheál Moore
The Camross area are in mourning following the death of Micheál Moore, a hugely well-liked and respected member of the local community.
He passed away...