Coronavirus Weekend Noticeboard – Sunday, April 12, 2020
727 new cases; 14 more deaths
A total of 727 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the...
Funeral details announced for Laois man who died in South Africa
The funeral of Jim McCormack, the Portlaoise native who died suddenly in South Africa earlier this week, will take place this Saturday morning in...
More than €3 million in additional funding confirmed for Laois County Council in 2024
Laois County Council will receive €11,620,533 in 2024 in its base line funding in respect of the Local Property Tax.
This, according to Laois TD...
In Pictures: Laois ploughing host World Ploughing at Stradbally Hall
People from all over the world descended upon Stradbally once again as Laois Ploughing hosted members of the World Ploughing association.
Stradbally Hall is no...
In Pictures: Stradbally parade returns in style as huge turnout in the Little Town
The Stradbally St Patrick's Day parade returned in all its glory this morning as a huge crowd turned out - to both take part...
Laois-Offaly Garda division launch new Youth Awards in association with Supermac’s
The Laois-Offaly Garda division in association with Supermac's are calling for entries for the inaugural Garda Youth Awards following their official launch today in...
Minister to visit Eirgrid site in Laois after ‘fraudulent’ claims
The government minister with responsibility for Eirgrid and ESB Networks has said in the Dail that he will visit Coolnabacca, the site of the...
Memorial 5km run for late Laois dad in aid of Teac Tom set to...
A memorial 5km run in aid of Teac Tom and in memory of a Laois dad will take place this evening.
Owen Hiney, who worked...
In Pictures: Delegates from all over the country attend national PPN conference in Laois
Laois welcomed nominated delegates from 31 Public Participation Networks (PPNs) representing 18,000 PPN member groups from across Ireland for the National PPN Conference 2022....
Works to begin on vacant social housing scheme in Mountrath
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says that works on a vacant social housing scheme in Mountrath will begin shortly.
He has announced that the contract has...
Niamh flies the Laois flag in Queen of the Land
Niamh Ryan will fly the flag for Laois at the 53rd WR Shaw Queen of the Land Festival at the weekend.
The native of the...
Laois rents make for ‘grim reading’ – Stanley
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says he is alarmed at the latest figures on private rental costs in Laois and that the case for...
Watch: Knockbeg students host successful charity tractor run
The students of Knockbeg College held their annual tractor run for charity today, continuing a long-standing tradition which has been running for two decades.
Almost...
Farmers on Laois-Kildare border meet with council engineers over ongoing flooding issues
A number of local farmers on the Laois-Kildare border met with Laois County Council engineers last week to discuss the ongoing flooding issues effecting...
We’re walking in a Winter Wonderland (But it’s nearly April!!)
The people of Laois woke up covered in white fluffy stuff this morning.
The night before brought snow - and lots of it.
While it might...
Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 511 new cases as no county by county breakdown...
There have been 2 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 511 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
The Department of Health has...
Laois parents encouraged to apply as School Transport Scheme for 2022/23 opens for applicants
New applications for the school transport scheme for the coming school year 2022/23 are now being accepted.
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan has encouraged parents to...
Sadness at death of legendary Mountmellick community woman Mary B Culliton
At the funeral mass of Mary B Culliton (nee O'Gorman) in Mountmellick, Fr Michael Murphy remarked that if a token from all the various...
Laois community set to come together this weekend as annual Remembrance Tree to be...
A Laois community is set to come together this weekend to remember loved ones who have passed away.
The Crettyard Ladies GFC Annual Remembrance Tree...
In Pictures: Laois Artists among big names taking part in online sale in aid...
17 artists from Laois are among the many Irish and international artists taking part in an art sale for charity.
This year’s Incognito 2021 online...
In Pictures: Athas an domhain ar Gaelscoil Phortlaoise with new Green Flag
There was plenty of ceol, caint agus craic in Gaelscoil Phortlaoise as they raised their sixth Green School Flag on Friday, June 15 2018.
A...
Range of top prizes up for grabs as Scoil Chriost Ri launches fundraiser to...
The sports department in Scoil Chríost Rí are running a fundraiser to purchase new equipment for their various sporting activities.
They are running a raffle...
Dumped mattresses ‘cost Laois economy over €1.9m per year’ as free amnesty planned for...
Over 10,600 old mattresses are dumped in County Laois every year - costing the economy €1.9 million.
So says Bounce Back Recycling who have teamed...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Three local girls in the mix to be crowned Miss Laois
Three local girls are in contention to be crowned this year’s Miss...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Thursday, April 30, 2020
Coronavirus update and Laois cases
1,232 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 43 from yesterday.
While there has been a...
1 in 5 driving tests are a ‘no-show’ according to the RSA
The Road Safety Authority claim that 20% of driving tests in Ireland result in the applicants not showing up for their tests.
RSA's CEO Moyagh Murdock...
Funeral details announced for Laois man killed in work accident
Funeral arrangements have been announced for the Laois man, Alan Mulhall, who died tragically in a workplace accident yesterday.
Alan will be reposing at his...
Councillors snowed under with complaints over road salting
Rain hampered the council’s salting of the roads overnight, with councilors snowed under with complaints about the condition of roads and footpaths earlier today.
The...
Consultation on Mountmellick Fllod Relief Scheme opens as local TD urges ‘no delay’
An online public consultation on the proposed Mountmellick flood relief scheme, which runs from 6pm today until May 3, has now opened.
The town was...
Funeral details announced for tragic Liam Kealy
The funeral details for Liam Kealy, who died in Cork over the weekend, have been announced.
Reposing at his residence from 2pm on Tuesday with...